Topic 11—Disorders of the reproductive system

Question 1

Dysfunction of the female reproductive system

Infective agents.

Answer 1

fungi

bacteria

viruses

may cause inflammation of the

vagina, cervix, inner lining of the uterus

Question 2

What is Pelvic inflammatory disease

Answer 2

is a general bacterial infection of the

• uterus,
• **ouiducts **
• peritoneum,

which leads to these structures being inflamed.

Question 3

Amenorrhea

Answer 3

Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation.

Question 4

Define Primary amenorrhea

Answer 4

Primary amenorrhea is the failure to menstruate by the age of 16 and is usually
caused by hyposecretion of ovarian or pituitary hormones.

Question 5

Secondary amenorrhea

Answer 5

Secondary amenorrhea is the absence of menses for more than 6 months in a person who has previously
had a normal cycle. This may be caused by hormonal dysfunction, infection, reduced food intake or excessive
physical activity.

Question 6

Dysmenorrhea

Answer 6

Dysmenorrhea is very common and refers to painful menstrual cramps.

Question 7

oestrogen progesterone FSH and LH

Answer 7

oestrogen in first half of cycle

oestrogen and progesterone in second half of cycle

FSH stimulats overy to produce oestrogen

LH stimulats ovulation

FSH in males stimulates testes to produce testesterone

Question 8

endometritis

Answer 8

inflamation of the inner lining of the uteris