Genitourinary: Level 1 Flashcards
Painful menstruation which typically involves abdominal cramping.
Dysmenorrhea
Painful or difficult sexual intercourse.
Dispareunia
Pain or burning with urination.
Dysuria
A pregnancy in which the fetus develops outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube.
Ectopic Pregnanacy
Why are ectopic pregnancies dangerous?
Risk of rupture. They usually require surgery
Urinating more often than usual.
Increased frequency
Blood in urine.
Hematuria
Surgical removal of the uterus.
Surgical removal of the uterus
The inability to achieve or maintain an erection long enough to engage in sexual intercourse, also called erectile dysfunction.
Impotence
Excessive urinating during the night.
Nocturia
Inflammation of the female genital tract.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Producing large volumes of urine.
Polyuria
The twisting of the spermatic cord, cutting off blood supply to the testicles.
Testicular Torsion
Unintentional loss of urine; inability to hold urine in the bladder.
Urinary incontinence
The inability to urinate.
Urinary retention