Reproductive System Disorders and Terminology Quiz

Endometriosis is a disorder where tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside the uterus.

Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization by cutting or blocking the vas deferens.

Irregular menstrual cycles are a common symptom of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Menorrhagia is the medical term for excessive menstrual bleeding.

Prostate cancer is a condition characterized by the abnormal growth of cells in the prostate gland.

Orchiectomy refers to the surgical removal of one or both testicles.

The epididymis functions in storing and maturing sperm.

Prostatitis refers to the inflammation of the prostate gland.

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.

Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus.

Progesterone is primarily responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle.

Hysterectomy refers to the surgical removal of the uterus.

Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

Infertility is the medical term for the inability to conceive a child after one year of unprotected intercourse.

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.