a disorder that can occur in men as they age, in which the prostate becomes enlarged and causes problems with urination and/or emptying the bladder
Cervical Cancer
a form of female reproductive cancer that begins in the cervix; can occur at any age and has few symptoms
Chlamydia
a sexually-transmitted infection caused by bateria
Endometrial Cancer
a form of reproductive cancer that begins in the uterus; symptoms include vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain
Genital Herpes
a sexually-transmitted, incurable infection caused by herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2)
Glands
structures in the body that produce substance
Gonads
the male and female sexual reproductive glands
Gonorrhea
a sexually-transmitted infection cause by bacteria
Hormones
chemical substances produced by the body that control numerous body functions
Impotence
the inability to have and maintain a penile erection
Menopause
the end of menstruation
Menstruation
the shedding of the lining of the uterus that occurs approximately every 28 days; also known as the menstrual cycle or period
Ovarian Cancer
a form of female reproductive cancer that begins in the ovaries; can occur at any age and has few symptoms
Ovum
female sex cell or egg
Prostate Cancer
a form of male reproductive cancer that begins in the prostate gland; usually occurs in older men, and symptoms include urinating during the night, weak flow of urine, painful urination, blood in urine, & problems maintaining an erection
Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs)
infections caused by sexual contact with infected people; signs and symptoims are not always apparent
Sperm
male sex cells
Syphilis
a sexuall-transmitted infection caused by bacteria
Testicular Cancer
a form of male reproductive cancer that begins in the testes
Trichomoniasis
a sexually-transmitted infection caused by protozoa (single-celled animals)
Vaginal Irrigation
a rinsing of the vagina in order to clean the vaginal tract or to introduce medication into the vagina; also called a douche
Vaginitis
an inflammation of the vagina; symptoms include vaginal discharge, itching and pain