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endocervicitis
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inflammation of mucous membrane lining the cervix
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preeclampsia
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complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension, swelling, and proteinuria
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mastalgia
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pain in the breast
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abruptio placentae
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placenta separates from uterine wall before the birth of the fetus
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neonate
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newborn infant during first four weeks after birth
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variocele
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knot of varicose veins in one side of the scrotum
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prostatectomy
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surgical removal of all or part of the prostate
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priapism
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painful erection, lasting four hours or more and not accompanied by sexual arousal
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endometriosis
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condition in which patches of endometrial tissue escape the uterus and become attached to other structures in the cavity
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azoospermia
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absence of sperm in the semen
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hysterectomy
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removal of the uterus and possibly the cervix
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primigravida
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woman during her first pregnancy
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salpingo-oophorectomy
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surgical removal of fallopian tube and ovary
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primipara
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women with one viable child
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cervicitis
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inflammation of cervix
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orchidectomy
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surgical removal of one or both testicles
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hysteroscopy
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direct exam of the interior of uterus and fallopian tubes
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mammography
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radiographic exam of breast
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metrorrhea
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abnormal discharge from uterus
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menarche
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beginning of menstrual function which occurs during puberty
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prostatitis
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inflammation of prostate
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chlamydia
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most common STD; highly contagious
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colporrhaphy
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suturing of a tear in the vagina
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colposcopy
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direct visualization of tissues of cervix and vagina
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colpopexy
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surgical fixation of vagina to a surrounding structure
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trichomonas
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caused by protazoan parasite; known as trich; causes vaginal inflammation and urethral inflammation in men
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episiorrhaphy
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surgical suturing to repair an episiotomy
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benign prostatic hypertrophy
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enlarged prostate most often in men over 50
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placenta previa
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abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus
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bilateral hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy
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removal of uterus and cervix plus both fallopian tubes and ovaries
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nulligravida
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woman who has never been pregnant
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fibrocystic breast disease
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presence of single or multiple cysts in the breasts usually benign
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ovariorrhexis
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rupture of an ovary
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pruritus vulvae
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condition of severe itching of the external female genitalia
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oligomenorrhea
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light or infrequent menstrual flow
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epididymitis
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inflammation of epididymis
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menometrorrhagia
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excessive uterine bleeding occurring both during menses and at irregular intervals during periods
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amenorrhea
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absence of menstrual periods for three or more months
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vulvodynia
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nonspecific syndrome of unknown cause characterized by chronic burning, pain during sexual intercourse and itching or irritation of vulva
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hydrocele
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fluid-filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading from the testicles
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oligospermia
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low sperm count
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galactorrhea
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production of breast milk in women who are not breast feeding
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leukorrhea
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profuse whitish mucus discharge from uterus and vagina
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mastopexy
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surgery to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position
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episiotomy
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surgical incision of the perineum and vagina to facilitate delivery and prevent laceration of the tissues
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vasovasostomy
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procedure performed as an attempt to restore fertility to vasectomized male
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nullipara
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woman who has never borne a viable child
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papanicolaou test
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pap spear
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oophoritis
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inflammation of an ovary
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cervical dysplasia
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abnormal growth of cells of the cervix can be detected by pap smear
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hypomenorrhea
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small amount of menstrual flow during shortened regular menstrual period
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ectopic pregnancy
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fertillized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside of the uterus
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gonorrhea
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characterized by painful urination and abnormal discharge; may spread through blood
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syphilis
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caused by bacterium Treponema pallidum; can be fatal if not treated
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hysterosalpingography
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radiographic exam of uterus and fallopian tubes following the instillation of radiopaque material into the cavity
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ablation
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the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function
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dysmenorrhea
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abdominal pain caused by uterine cramps during period
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anorchism
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congenital absence of one or both testicles
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