female reproductive system - disease &disorder terms NOT built from word parts Flashcards
adenomyosis
growth of endometrium into the muscular portion of the uterus
breast cancer
malignant tumor of the breast
cervical cancer
malignant tumor of the cervix, which progresses from cercial dysplasia to carcinoma. Its cause is linked to HPV infection
endometrial cancer
malignant tumor of the endometrium
fibrocystic breast changes (FCC)
fibrosis, benign cysts, and pain or tenderness in one or both breasts; thought to be caused by monthly hormone changes
ovarian cancer
malignant tumor of the ovary
pelvic inflammatory disease
inflammation of some or all of the female pelvic organs; can be caused by many different pathogens. If untreated, the infection may spread upward from the vagina, involving the uterus, uterine tubes, ovaries, and other pelvic organs. An ascending infection may result in infertility and, in acute cases, fatal septicemia.
polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
condition typically characterized by hormonal imbalances, ovulatory dysfunction, and multiple ovarian cysts; symptoms can include irregular menstruation, acne, excess facial and body hair, and infertility. People with this condition have increased risks of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and glucose intolerance.
toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
severe illness characterized by a high fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, and myalgia, followed by hypotension and, in severe cases, shock and death; usually affects menstruating women using tampons; caused by staph& strep
uterine fybroid
benign tumor of the uterine muscle (aka myoma of the uterus or leiomyoma)
uterine prolapse
downward displacement of the uterus in the vagina
vagina fistula
abnormal opening between the vagina and another organ, such as the urinary bladder, colon, or rectum
