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14 Cards in this Set
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Breast cancer |
Malignant tumor of the breast |
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Cervical cancer |
Malignant growth in the cervix sometimes caused by the human papillomavirus or HPV a sexually transmitted virus |
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Dysmenorrhea |
Painful cramping associated with menstruation |
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Endometrial cancer |
Cancer of the endometrial lining of the uterus |
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Fibrocystic breast disease |
Benign cysts form in the breast |
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Fibroid tumor |
Benign, fibrous growth often occurring in the uterus |
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Mastitis |
Inflammation of the breast |
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Menorrhagia |
Excessive bleeding during the menstrual period |
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Ovarian cancer |
Cancer of the ovary |
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Ovarian cyst |
Cysts or multiple cysts that develop in the ovary, can rupture and cause pain and bleeding. |
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Pelvic inflammatory disease PID |
Inflammation of the female reproductive organs, generally bacterial in nature. |
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Preeclampsia |
Toxemia of pregnancy resulting in hypertension, headaches, And edema. Can lead to more dangerous eclampsia, causing seizures and coma. |
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Premenstrual syndrome PMS |
Condition that affects some females 1 to 2 weeks before the beginning of menstruation, symptoms include abdominal bloating, breast swelling with pain, edema, headache, backache, constipation, depression, anxiety, and other unpleasant effects |
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Prolapsed uterus |
Fallen uterus that can cause the cervix to petrude through the vaginal opening |
