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reproductive system 8/22
29 cards·by cball157
myometrium
the muscular layer of the uterus
fimbriae
another name for the uterine tubes
cervix
the lower part of the uterus
clitoris
part of the female genitalia that contains erectile tissue
luteal phase
part of the menstrual cycle that follows ovulation
testes
2 oval shape organs in the scrotum
fallopian tubes
moves the egg from the ovary to the uterus
hysterectomy
surgery done to remove the uterus
prostate
is enlarged when the male has BPH
endometriosis
a condition involving endometrial tissue found outside of the uterus-causes pain
hydrocele
fluid around the testicles that cause swelling-causes pain
vulva
made up of 5 organs to create to external female genitalia
urethra
only males have it
uterus
only females have it
scrotum
sits behind the penis
leep
removal using electricity
dymensorrhea
painful cramps during your menstruation
pregnancy
another name for gestation
pelvic inflammation disease
NOT an infection of the uterus
menopause
45-52 periods stop
uterone fibroids
DO NOT grow outside of the uterus
contraception
birth control and there is 4 methods
uinfertility
not able to concieve
2 symptoms of BPH
1. weak urination 2. abdominal straining
one common disorder of the female reproductive system
uterine cancer-cancer in the uterus
one common disorder of the male reproductive system
prostate cancer-cancer in the prostate gland
vagina
NOT part of the external genitalia
BPH
NOT a cause of swelling of the scrotum
4 methods of contraception
1. sterilization 2.mechanical 3. intrauterine 4. hormonal