Male Reproductive System

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Testis

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Primary male sex organs, paired, oval-shaped, and enclosed in a sac called the scrotum. The testes produce spermatozoa and the hormone testosterone

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Sperm

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The microscopic male germ cell which when united with ovum produces zygote that with subsequent development becomes an embryo

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Testosterone

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The principal male sex hormone. Its chief function is to stimulate the development of the male reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics such as facial hair

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Seminiferous tubules

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approx 900 coiled tubes within the testes in which spermatogenesis occurs

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Epididytmis

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coiled tube atop each of the testes that provides for storage, transit, and maturation of sperm. Continuous with vas deferens

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Vas deferens

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Duct carrying the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra. The spermatic cord encloses each vas deferens with nerves, lymphatics, arteries, and veins. The urethra also connects with the urinary bladder and carries urine outside the body. A circular muscle constricts during the intercourse to prevent urination

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Seminal vesicles

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Two main glands located posterior to the base of the bladder that open to the vas deferens. The glands secrete a thick fluid that forms part of the semen

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Prostate gland

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encircles a proximal section of the urethra. The prostate gland secretes a fluid that aids in the movement of the sperm and ejaculation

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scrotum

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sac containing the testes and epididymis, suspended on both sides of and posterior to the penis

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Penis

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male organ of urination and sexual intercorse

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glans penis

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enlarged tip on end of penis

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prepuce

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fold of skin covering the glans penis in uncircumcised males

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semen

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composed of sperm, seminal fluids, and other secretions

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genitalia

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reproductive organs (male or female)

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balan/o

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glans penis

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epididym/o

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epididymis

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orchid, test/o

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testis

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prostat/o

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prostate gland

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vas/o

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vessel, duct

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vesicul/o

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seminal vesicle

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andr/o

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male

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sperm/o

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spermatozoon

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-ism

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state of

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anorchism

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state of absense of testis

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balanitis

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inflammation of the glans penis

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balanorrhea

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discharge from the glans penis

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benign prostatic hyperplasia

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excessive development pertaining to the prostate gland. nonmalignant enlargement

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cryptorchidism

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state of hidden testes. Failure of testes to descend from abdominal cavity into scrotum before birth

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Epididymitis

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inflammation of epididymis

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orchiepididymitis

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inflammation of testis and epididymis

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orchitis or testitis

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inflammation of testis of testicle

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prostatitis

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inflammation of prostate gland

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prostatocystitis

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inflammation of the prostate gland and bladder

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prostatolith

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stones in the prostate gland

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prostatorrhea

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discharge from the prostate gland

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prostatovesiculitis

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inflammation of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles

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erectile dysfunction

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the inability of the male to attain or maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercorse

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hyrocele

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scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid

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phimosis

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a tightness of the foreskin of the penis that prevents its retraction over the glans penis, it may be congenital or a result of balanitis. circumcision is the usual treatment.

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priapism

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persistent abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain and tenderness

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prostatate cancer

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cancer of the prostate gland, usually occurring in med middle-aged and older

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spermatocele

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scrotal swelling cause by a distention of the epididymis containing an abnormal cyst-like collection of fluid and sperm cells

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testicular cancer

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cancer of the testicle, usually occurring in men 15-35 years of age

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testicular torsion

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twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis; occurs most often during puberty and often presents with a sudden onset of severe testicular or scrotal pain. Because of lack of blood flow to the testis it is often considered a surgical emergency

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varicocele

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enlarged veins of the spermatic cord

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Radical Prostatectomy (RP)

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which may be performed by retropubic or perineal routes, laparoscopically or with the use of a robot

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radiation therapy

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external beam or with radioactive seeds

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bilateral orchidectomy or hormonal therapy

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reduce production of testosterone, which fuels growth of prostate cancer

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chemotherapy

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treating cancer with drugs

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active surveillance

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with the intent to pursue active therapy if disease progresses

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balanoplasty

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surgical repair of glans penis

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epididymectomy

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excision of an epididymis

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orchidectomy

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excision of the testis

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orchidopexy

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surgical fixation of a testicle, by bringing undescended testicle into scrotum

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orchidotomy

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incision into a testis

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orchioplasty

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surgical repair of a testis

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prostatectomy

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excision of the prostate gland

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prostatocystotomy

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incision into the prostate gland and bladder

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prostatolithotomy

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incision into the prostate gland to remove stones

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prostatovesiculectomy

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excision of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles

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vasectomy

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excision of a duct. Partial excision of the vas deferens bilaterally resulting in male sterilization

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vasovasostomy

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creation of artificial openings between ducts. Severed ends of vas deferens are reconnected in an attempt to restore fertility in men who have had a vasectomy

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vesiculectomy

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excision of the seminal vesicle

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circumcision

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surgical removal of the prepuce (foreskin) all or part of foreskin may be removed

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hydrocelectomy

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surgical removal of a hydrocele

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radical prostatectomy (RP)

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excision of the prostate gland with its capsule, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, and sometimes pelvic lymph nodes; performed by a retropubic perineal, routine laparoscopic approach, or robotic surgery; used to treat prostate cancer

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suprapubic prostatectomy

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excision of the prostate gland through an abdominal incision made above the pubic bone and through an incision in the bladder and prostate capsule; used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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transurethral incision of the prostate gland

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surgical procedure that widens the urethra by making a few small incisions in the bladder neck and the prostate gland. No prostate tissue is removed. TUIP may be used instead of TURP when the prostate gland is less enlarged

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transurethral microwave thermotherapy TUMT

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treatment that eliminates excess tissue present in benign prostatic hyperplasia by using heat generated by microwave

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Transurethral resection of the prostate gland TURP

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surgical removal of pieces of the prostate gland tissue by using an instrument inserted through the urethra. The capsule is left intact; usually performed when the enlarged prostate gland interferes with urination

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Cooled TheroTherapy device

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delivers precise microwave energy to heat and destroy prostate tissue while a cooling mechanism protects surrounding tissue

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Photoselective vaporization of the prostate PVP

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uses a laser system operated through a cytoscope inserted through the urethra to the prostate gland. Overgrown prostate tissue is vaporized using heat generated by the laser

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transrectal ultrasound TRUS

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ultrasound procedure used to diagnose prostate cancer. Sound waves are sent and received by a transducer probe that is placed into rectum

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Prostate-specific antigen

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Blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood. Elevated test results may indicate the presence of prostate cancer, urinary or prostatic infection, or excess prostate tissue as found in benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostatitis.

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Semen analysis

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Microscopic observation of ejaculated semen, revealing size, structure, and movement of sperm. Used to evaluate male infertility and to determine effectiveness of a vasectomy. AKA sperm count

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Digital rectal examination

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physical examination in which the health care provider inserts a finger into the rectum and palpates the size and shape of prostate gland through the rectal wall; used to screen for BPH and prostate cancer. BPH usually presents itself as a uniform, nontender enlargement,, whereas cancer usually presents as a stony hard nodule

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andropathy

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disease of the male

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aspermia

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condition of without sperm

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oligospermia

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condition of scanty sperm

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spermatolysis

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dissolution of sperm

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AIDS

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advanced chronic immune system suppression caused by HIV infection manifested by opportunistic infections, neurologic disease, and/or secondary neoplasms

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artificial insemination

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introduction of semen into the vagina by artificial means

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azoospermia

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lack of live sperm in the semen

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chlamydia

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STD caused by bacterium C trachomatis; sometimes reffered to as a silent STD because many people are not aware they have the disease. Symptoms that occur when the disease becomes serious are painful urination and discharge from the penis in men and genital itching, vaginal discharge, and bleeding between menstrual periods in women

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Coitus

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sexual intercourse between male and female

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condom

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cover for the penis worn during coitus to prevent conception and spread of sexually transmitted disease

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ejaculation

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ejection of semen from the male urethra

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genital herpes

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STD caused by herpesvirus bominis type 2

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gonorrhea

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STD caused by a bacterial organism that inflames the mucous membranes of the genitourinary tract

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HIV

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STD caused by a retrovirus that infects T-helper cells of the immune system; may also be acquired in utero or transmitted through infected blood via needle sharing. Advanced HIV progresses to AIDS

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Human Papillomavirus

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STD caused by viral infection. There are more than 40 types of HPV that cause benign or cancerous growths in male and female genitals

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infertility

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reduced or absent ability to become pregnant; generally defined after one year of frequent unprotected coitus; may relate to male or female

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orgasm

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Climax of sexual stimulation

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puberty

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period when secondary sex characteristics develop and the ability to reproduce sexually begins

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STD

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infection spread through sexual contact. Affect both male and females, causing damage to reproductive organs and potentially serious health consequences if left untreated

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sterilization

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surgical procedure that renders an individual unable to produce offspring

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syphilis

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STD caused by bacterium Treponema pallidum; maybe acquired in utero or through direct contact with infected tissue. If untreated, infection progresses through three clinical stages with a latent period. Initial local infection quickly becomes systemic with widespread dissemination of the bacterium

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trichomaniasis

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STD caused by a one-cell organism trichomonas. It infects the genitourinary tract. Men may be asymptomatic or may develop urethritis, an enlarged prostate gland, or epididymitis. Women have vaginal itching, dysuria, and vaginal or urethra discharge.