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15 Cards in this Set
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Bacterial Vaginosis |
An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina; characterized by itching, burning, or pain and possibly a "fishy" smelling discharge. |
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Cervix |
The lower thrid, or neck, of the uterus |
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Chlamydia |
A sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis |
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Fallopian Tubes |
The tubes that connect each ovary with the uterus and are the primary location for fertilization of the ovum |
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Gonorrhea |
A sexually transmitted disease caused by Neisseria gonorrhea |
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Labia Majora |
Outer fleshy "lips" covered with pubic hair that protect the vagina. |
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Labia minora |
Inner fleshy "lips" devoid of pubic hair that protect the vagina |
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Ovaries |
The Primary female reproductive organs that produce an ovum, or egg, that, if fertilized, will develop into a fetus. |
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Ovulation |
The process in which an ovum is released from a follicle |
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) |
An infection of the fallopian tubes and the surrounding tissues of the pelvis. |
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Perineum |
The area of skin between the vagina and the anus. |
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Rape |
Sexual intercourse inflicted forcibly on another person against that person's will. |
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Sexual assault |
An attack against a person that is sexual in nature, the most of common of which is rape. |
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Uterus |
The muscular organ where the fetus grows, also called the womb, responsible for contractions during labor. |
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Vagina |
The outermost cavity of a woman's reproductive system; the lower part of the birth canal. |
