Functions
What is the follicle ruptures and the ovum is released referred to as?
Ovulation
What is the change in cells in the cervix, usually caused by sexual transmission with (HPV) Human Papilloma Virus known as?
Cervical Cancer
What is the absence of menstruation, missing at least 3 menstrual periods in a row called?
Amenorrhea
What is Mastitis?
inflammation of breast tissue often involving an infection
What are some symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome?
hypotension, high fever, vomiting and respiratory distress
What occurs when the unfertilized ovum is discharged as well as degenerated endometrium if pregnancy has not occurred referred to as?
Menstruation
What is the endometrial tissue grows in other places outside the uterus leaving no way for the lining to leave the body known as?
Endometriosis
When are menstrual cramps called?
Dysmenorrhea
What is Menarche?
time of first menstruation
What could be the possible cause of premenstrual syndrome?
changes in hormone levels
What occurs when sperm travels up through the vaginal canal, into the uterus and then fertilizes an egg if found in the fallopian tubes?
Conception
What is an infection of the reproductive organs including the uterus, fallopian tubes and cervix, most often caused by sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia or gonorrhea known as?
Pelvic Inflammatory disease
What is Menorrhagia?
heavy or prolonged bleeding with menstrual periods
What are the most common treatments for cervical cancer?
Surgery and radiation
Who does Mastitis most commonly affect?
breast feeding mothers
What is sperm and egg join to form a fertilized egg and then three to four days later the fertilized egg implants itself in the lining of the uterus?
Pregnancy
What is an overgrowth of staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria in woman's body known as?
Toxic Shock Syndrome
What disease has symptoms of headaches, bloating and mood changes one to two weeks before menstruation?
Premenstrual syndrome
What are the symptoms of endometriosis?
severe cramps, heavy menstruation, pain during or after intercourse
How do you treat endometriosis?
pain management, hormone birth control for heavy
menstruation, surgical removal of tissue
What is Menopause?
When the menstrual cycle ends and usually occurs
between the ages of 45-55, may also occur with the removal of the ovaries (oophorectomy)
What is an overgrowth of candida in the vaginal area called?
Yeast Infections
When is the change in normal breast cells, that can cause breast lumps, change in size or appearance of breast, newly inverted nipple, redness or pitting of the breast?
Breast Cancer
What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease usually caused by?
sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia or
gonorrhea
Which structure could Pelvic Inflammatory Disease scar?
fallopian tubes