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PNUR 121 key terms chap. 30
drugs for disorders and conditions of the reproductive system
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05/31/2009

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amenorrhea
Definition
lack of normal menstraul periods
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androgens
Definition
steroid sex hormones that promote the appearance of masculine characteristics
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antepartum
Definition
prior to the onset of labor
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benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP)
Definition
non-malignant enlargement of the prostate gland
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breakthrough bleeding
Definition
bleeding at abnormal times during the menstrual cycle
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corpus cavernosum
Definition
tissue in the penis that fills with blood during an erection
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dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Definition
hemorrhage that occurs at abnormal times or in abnormal quantity during the menstrual cycle
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endometrium
Definition
inner lining of the uterus
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estrogen
Definition
class of steroid sex hormones prduced by the ovary
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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Definition
hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that regulates sperm or egg production
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hypogonadism
Definition
below normal secretion of the steroid sex hormones
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hysterectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the uterus
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impotence
Definition
inability to obtain or sustain an erection; also called erectile dysfunction
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leutenizing hormone (LH)
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hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that triggers ovulation in the female and stimulates sperm production in the male
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libido
Definition
interest in sexual activity
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manopause
Definition
time when females stop secreting estrogen and menstraul cycles cease
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menorrhea
Definition
prolonged or excessive menstruation
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ovulation
Definition
release of an egg by the ovary
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oxytocin
Definition
hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection
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postpartum
Definition
occurring after childbirth
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progesterone
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hormone responsible for building up the uterine lining in the second half of the menstrual cycle and during pregnancy
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prolactin
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hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production in the mammary glands
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tocolytic
Definition
drug used to inhibit uterine contractions
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virulization
Definition
appearance of masculine secondary sex characteristics
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