Repro. System

Question 1

• Malignant tumors of the cervix (Cx), ovary, prostate, or testes.

Answer 1

Carcinoma:

Question 2

• Increased endometrial (uterine lining) tissue that migrates outside the uterus.

Answer 2

Endometriosis:

Question 3

• Benign uterine tumors that may cause excessive uterine bleeding.

Answer 3

Fibroids:

Question 4

• Inflammation of the ovaries, cervix, uterus, or fallopian tubes, caused by infection that may result in infertility or septicemia.

Answer 4

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID):

Question 5

• Characterized by symptoms including depression, irritability, mood swings, weight gain, breast tenderness, water retention, and nervousness occurring 7 to 14 days before menstruation.

Answer 5

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS):

Question 6

• Diseases transmitted by sexual contact such as chlamydiosis, gonorrhea, herpes genitalis, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and AIDS.

Answer 6

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)