116 terms in this chapter
multistage STI caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum; characterized initially by a chancre (sore) and eventually fatal nervous system damage if untreated
total abdominal hysterectomy
total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
malignancy of the testicle; most common cancer in men aged 15-35; highly treatable with excellent outcomes
twisting of the testicle on its spermatic cord, strangulating blood vessels and nerves; a urologic emergency
rare, life-threatening disorder caused by bacterial exotoxins; historically common in women using highly absorbent tampons
trichomoniasis
STI caused by the Trichomonas vaginalis parasite; symptoms include vaginitis, urethritis, and frothy discharge
testicular self-examination
toxic shock syndrome
benign, smooth muscle tumors of the uterus; also called leiomyomas
downward protrusion or descent of the uterus into the vaginal canal
inflammation of the vagina, often due to infection, hormonal changes, or irritants
enlargement and dilation (herniation) of the veins of the spermatic cord that drain the testis; can cause male infertility
venereal disease; sexually transmitted disease (older term)
chronic pain of the vulva without an identifiable cause, often with burning, stinging, or irritation