Reproductive system disease
Reproductive System Disease
A Reproductive System Disease is any disease that impairs the ability to reproduce in humans. These diseases can affect both men and women and can be caused by various factors including genetic abnormalities, infections, tumors, and lifestyle choices.
Pronunciation
Reproductive System Disease: /rɪˈprɒdʌktɪv ˈsɪstəm dɪˈziːz/
Etymology
The term "Reproductive System Disease" is derived from the Latin word 'reproducere' meaning 'to produce again' and the Greek word 'systēma' meaning 'whole compounded of several parts or members' and 'disease' from the Old French 'desaise' meaning 'lack of ease; inconvenience; discomfort; trouble; disorder'.
Related Terms
- Infertility: The inability to conceive after a year of unprotected intercourse or the inability to carry pregnancies to a live birth.
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): Diseases that are spread by sexual contact, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, human papillomavirus infection, herpes, syphilis, and HIV/AIDS.
- Endometriosis: A condition in which cells similar to those in the endometrium, the layer of tissue that normally covers the inside of the uterus, grow outside of it.
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges.
- Prostate Cancer: A form of cancer that develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system.
- Erectile Dysfunction: The inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reproductive system disease
- Wikipedia's article - Reproductive system disease
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