1 BSM Syphilis 2 BSM A sexually transmitted disease caused by spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum Diseases amp Conditions Continued 1 3 BSM Trichomonas Called trick caused by a singlecelled organism that is a member of the protozoa family of microorganisms When ID: 931968
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Diseases & Conditions of the Reproductive System
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Slide2Syphilis
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A sexually transmitted disease caused by *spirochete bacterium.
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Treponema pallidum
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Trichomonas
: Called “trick” – caused by a single-celled organism that is a member of the protozoa family of micro-organisms. When this organism infects the vagina it can cause frothy, greenish-yellow discharge.
Vaginitis
: Inflammation of the vagina; referring to an infection due to bacteria, yeast, or other pathogen that results in discomfort, itching, and/or abnormal discharge.
Toxic Shock Syndrome
: A very rare but potentially fatal illness cause by a bacterial toxin.
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Ovarian cysts
: Fluid-filled sacks that can form on the ovary when one or more of the egg-containing follicles mature but do not release the egg into the fallopian tube.
Pelvic inflammatory disease
: Inflammation of the female pelvic organs (especially fallopian tubes) cause by infection by any of several microorganisms.
Prolapse
: The slipping of an organ (e.g. uterus/vagina).
Pre-eclampsia
: A condition of pregnancy characterized by a sharp rise in blood pressure, albuminuria (large leakage of protein albumin in the urine), and oedema (swelling) of the hands, feet, and face; the most common complication of pregnancy.Gonorrhoea: A common venereal disease caused by bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoea; symptoms include painful urination and pain around the urethra.
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Chlamydia
: A sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus
Chlamydia;
May cause genital inflammation, discharge, pelvic pain, and fever.
Menorrhagia
: Abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumours and can lead to anaemia.
Prostatitis: Inflammation of the prostate gland characterized by perineal pain, irregular urination, chill, and fever.
Menopause: The time of a woman's life in which menstrual cycle ends.Benign prostatic enlargement hyperplasia: Abnormal increase in tissue growth caused by excessive cell division.Frigidity: A sexual unresponsiveness and inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse.Impotence
: An inability to copulate.
Infertility
: The biological inability of a person to contribute to conception; A woman is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term.
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Amenorrhoea
: Caused by hypersecretion of testosterone in females, other hormonal imbalances, stress, radical weight loss, anaemia, excessive exercise; The absence of menstruation.
Dysmenorrhoea
: Spasm or congestion of the uterus, imbalance in hormones or painful disturbances; Menstruation is painful and difficult.
Hysterectomy
: An operation in which the uterus is removed.
Pre-menstrual syndrome
: Onset of menstruation one week before; Depression, irritability, bloating, water retention, swollen breasts, and restlessness are all symptoms.Polycystic ovarian syndrome: Stein Leventhal syndrome; Hypersecretion of female sex hormones – luteinising hormone; Irregular menstruation, multiple growth of follicular ovarian cysts, sometimes infertility, enlarged ovaries; 50% of patients are obese and become hirsute – hairy; age range usually 16-30.
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