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literally "below the fleshy spike". A condition in which the external urinary meatus (opening) opens anywhere below the tip of the penis rather than at the tip.
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| a fluid filled sac partially surrounding the testis. Manifests itself as a swelling on the side of the scrotum. May cause discomfort. Can be surgically corrected. |
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| dilated and twisted veins of the testis, sort of "hemorrhoids" of the scrotum. Manifests itself as a swelling on the side of the scrotum which may look and feel like a "bag of worms". May be surgically corrected if causing discomfort. This condition may also cause reduced sperm count and male sterility due to sluggish blood flow elevating testicular temperature. |
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| literally "hidden testicle". A condition of lack of descent of one or both testes into the scrotum. If not corrected, usually by surgery, before puberty, can lead to sterility and increased risk of testicular cancer. |
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| Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) |
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| swelling of the prostate gland which surrounds the base of the male bladder and urethra causing difficulty urinating, dribbling, and nocturia. BPH becomes more common as men age. |
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| Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) |
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| the surgical cure for BPH. An instrument inserted through the penile urethra is used to partially cut away the prostate to relieve obstruction of the urinary tract. |
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| Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) |
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| PSA is a marker protein for prostate cell secretions which can be detected with a lab test. A rising PSA may be an early sign of prostate cancer, although there may be other causes including false positive tests. |
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membrane surrounding entrance of vagina
Hymen - the Greek god of marriage |
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| A chemical purported to stimulate sexual desire |
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| A sexually transmitted infectious disease |
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| A condition where both ovarian and testicular tissue are found in the same individual |
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a continuous, painful erection
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| a condition involving colonization of the abdominal/pelvic cavity with islands of endometrial tissue. Endometrium is the lining layer of the uterus which sloughs off with each menstruation. If endometrial tissue flushes up the uterine tube and spills into the abdomen (peritoneal cavity), the clots of endometrial tissue can attach to abdominal organs such as the bladder, rectum, intestinal loops and then cycle along with the uterus in response to monthly changes in ovarian hormones. Bleeding into the abdomen irritates the lining membrane, the peritoneum, and causes abdominal pain. |
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| Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) |
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| although males have a closed abdominal cavity, the female abdominal cavity has a direct anatomical path from the outside world via the female reproductive tract. Bacteria can make their way up the vagina, through the uterus, and traverse the uterine tubes which open into the abdominal cavity. Inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity, the peritoneum, causes abdominal pain. Although there are many potential causes of PID, gonorrheal infection is one of them. Chronic Inflammation of the uterine tubes can occlude them resulting in infertility. |
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| the uterus is almost directly above the vagina. In fact, the cervix, the neck region, of the uterus extends into the upper vagina. Ligaments hold the uterus in proper position so that it does not prolapse or herniate into the vagina. Severe prolapse can result in the uterine cervix protruding from the vaginal opening. Surgical repair is typically required to restore the uterus to its proper anatomical position. |
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| literally "midwife" in Latin. A physician specializing in the diagnosis and management of pregnancy and delivering babies. |
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| a physician specializing in diseases of the female reproductive system and surgery of this area. Most physicians currently specialize in combined practice of OB/GYN. |
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| a surgical procedure cutting into the perineal area, the area between the vagina and anus in order to prevent tearing of tissues when the baby's head traverses the vaginal opening. |
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| special X-rays of the uterus and uterine tubes involving passing an opaque dye backwards up through the uterus to determine if the tubes are patent. Since the tubes are open into the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity, if patent, dye should spill out of the end of the tubes and be manifest on the X-ray. |
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| using a magnifying instrument to inspect the interior of the vagina and cervix, the entrance to the uterus. |
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| Dilatation and curettage (D&C) |
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| dilating the cervix, the entrance into the uterus, and passing instruments that enable scrapping off superficial layers of the endometrium. May be done as an early therapeutic abortion, or following a normal pregnancy to remove residual tissue remaining in the uterus, or may be done as a diagnostic procedure to examine lining tissue of the uterus. |
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| Surgical reconstruction of the breast may involve breast enlargement or reduction or cosmetic reconstruction after mastectomy. |
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| An anesthetic administered to block sensation around the lower vagina and perineum. This facilitates performing an episiotomy (see above) allowing passage of the baby's head while avoiding uncontrolled tearing of tissues. |
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