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Female Anatomy Problems
Some terms describing some female sexual problems
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
08/29/2013

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menarche
Definition
initial onset of menstrual periods among young women. (or the very 1st bleeding)
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primary amenorrhea
Definition
absence of menstruation(amenorrhea) from the beginning, not a discontinuation.
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toxic shock syndrome
Definition
risk from most often tampons, and can result in shock and possibly death.
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Urinary tract infections(UTI's)
Definition
bacteria causes infection in urethra, commonly to women because the anus has bacteria and is near the urethra opening and can easily enter the opening during sex.
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Climacteric
Definition
physiological changes that occur during the transition period from fertility to infertility in both sexes.
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secondary amenorrhea
Definition
absence of menstruation by discontinuing, not since beginning.
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testosterone hormone therapy
Definition
testosterone therapy to increase sexual interest and arousal. Also increases energy.
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vaginal infection(vaginitis)
Definition
Inflammation of the vaginal walls caused by a variety of vaginal infections. (yeast infections, bacterial infections, trichomoniasis)
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ectopic pregnancy
Definition
pregnancy that occurs when fertilized ovum implants outside the uterus, most commonly in a fallopian tube
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vasocongestion
Definition
engorgement of blood vessels in a particular body part in response to sexual arousal
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hysterectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the uretus
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