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Which of the following diseases is characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection?
- Endometriosis
- Breast Cancer
- Erectile Dysfunction (correct)
- Prostate Cancer
Regular self-examination is crucial for the early detection of testicular cancer in men.
Regular self-examination is crucial for the early detection of testicular cancer in men.
True (A)
What is the most common cancer in women that is also a leading cause of cancer death?
What is the most common cancer in women that is also a leading cause of cancer death?
Breast Cancer
Men are at a higher risk of ___________ cancer as they age due to the relationship between age and risk factors.
Men are at a higher risk of ___________ cancer as they age due to the relationship between age and risk factors.
Match the reproductive diseases with their descriptions:
Match the reproductive diseases with their descriptions:
Which of the following bodily fluids can transmit HIV?
Which of the following bodily fluids can transmit HIV?
A person with HIV cannot transmit the virus until they show symptoms of AIDS.
A person with HIV cannot transmit the virus until they show symptoms of AIDS.
What is the primary treatment required for Candiosis?
What is the primary treatment required for Candiosis?
HIV can remain in the body for up to ______ months before antibodies appear in the blood.
HIV can remain in the body for up to ______ months before antibodies appear in the blood.
Match the following conditions with their potential complications:
Match the following conditions with their potential complications:
Which of the following is a bacterial STD?
Which of the following is a bacterial STD?
Hepatitis A always leads to chronic liver disease.
Hepatitis A always leads to chronic liver disease.
What is the primary method of preventing STDs?
What is the primary method of preventing STDs?
Syphilis can lead to ________ if left untreated.
Syphilis can lead to ________ if left untreated.
Match the type of STD with its causative agent:
Match the type of STD with its causative agent:
Which symptom is NOT associated with Chlamydia in women?
Which symptom is NOT associated with Chlamydia in women?
Chlamydia and gonorrhea infections typically show noticeable symptoms in all patients.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea infections typically show noticeable symptoms in all patients.
What is the primary purpose of contraception?
What is the primary purpose of contraception?
Condoms are only effective for preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
Condoms are only effective for preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
What can chronic infections caused by Hepatitis B and C result in?
What can chronic infections caused by Hepatitis B and C result in?
What is the failure rate of the diaphragm as a contraceptive method?
What is the failure rate of the diaphragm as a contraceptive method?
The ___ method involves tracking basal body temperature to prevent pregnancy.
The ___ method involves tracking basal body temperature to prevent pregnancy.
Match the following contraception methods with their failure rates:
Match the following contraception methods with their failure rates:
Which of the following statements regarding spermicides is true?
Which of the following statements regarding spermicides is true?
Newer contraceptive methods have increased risks associated with blood clotting and cardiovascular problems.
Newer contraceptive methods have increased risks associated with blood clotting and cardiovascular problems.
What is the effective use failure rate of contraceptive pills?
What is the effective use failure rate of contraceptive pills?
What is the primary function of the Morning-After pill (RU-486)?
What is the primary function of the Morning-After pill (RU-486)?
Amniocentesis can identify chromosomal or genetic defects in the fetus.
Amniocentesis can identify chromosomal or genetic defects in the fetus.
What hormone is detected in pregnancy tests to confirm pregnancy?
What hormone is detected in pregnancy tests to confirm pregnancy?
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) samples tissue from the ______.
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) samples tissue from the ______.
Which of the following is NOT a method for preventing pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a method for preventing pregnancy?
Prenatal diagnosis techniques are generally recommended for women younger than 35 years.
Prenatal diagnosis techniques are generally recommended for women younger than 35 years.
What do Intrauterine devices (IUDs) do to prevent pregnancy?
What do Intrauterine devices (IUDs) do to prevent pregnancy?
Match the prenatal diagnostic methods with their descriptions:
Match the prenatal diagnostic methods with their descriptions:
What is the most frequent form of cancer in men?
What is the most frequent form of cancer in men?
Breast cancer is primarily diagnosed through blood tests.
Breast cancer is primarily diagnosed through blood tests.
What are the underlying causes of Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?
What are the underlying causes of Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?
The leading cause of cancer death in women is __________.
The leading cause of cancer death in women is __________.
Which of the following is NOT a group into which diseases related to reproductive organs are divided?
Which of the following is NOT a group into which diseases related to reproductive organs are divided?
Match the sexually transmitted diseases with their incidence in Italy (2007):
Match the sexually transmitted diseases with their incidence in Italy (2007):
The symptoms of STDs are the same for all diseases.
The symptoms of STDs are the same for all diseases.
What is the role of mammography in breast cancer diagnosis?
What is the role of mammography in breast cancer diagnosis?
Flashcards
Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction
A condition where a man can't achieve or maintain an erection. It affects about 13% of men in Italy, especially those over 75.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer
A cancer originating in the prostate gland, often growing over time and becoming cancerous. It's the second most common cause of cancer death in Italian men.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis
A disease where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, causing inflammation and potentially infertility.
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer
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Pap Test
Pap Test
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Periodic Abstinence
Periodic Abstinence
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Condom
Condom
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Diaphragm
Diaphragm
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The Pill (Oral Contraceptives)
The Pill (Oral Contraceptives)
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Spermicides
Spermicides
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Ovulation Blockage
Ovulation Blockage
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Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Test
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STD Prevention
STD Prevention
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Preventing Implantation
Preventing Implantation
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What is an Intrauterine Device (IUD)?
What is an Intrauterine Device (IUD)?
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What is the 'Morning-After' Pill (RU-486)?
What is the 'Morning-After' Pill (RU-486)?
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What is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)?
What is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)?
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What is Prenatal Diagnosis ?
What is Prenatal Diagnosis ?
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What is Amniocentesis?
What is Amniocentesis?
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What is Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)?
What is Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)?
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When is Prenatal Diagnosis Recommended?
When is Prenatal Diagnosis Recommended?
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How is HIV transmitted?
How is HIV transmitted?
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Symptom window for HIV
Symptom window for HIV
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Genital Herpes
Genital Herpes
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Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)
Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)
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Treatment for Candidiasis
Treatment for Candidiasis
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Bacterial STDs
Bacterial STDs
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Viral STDs
Viral STDs
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Fungal STDs
Fungal STDs
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Condom Use
Condom Use
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Latent Syphilis
Latent Syphilis
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Central Nervous System Involvement (Syphilis)
Central Nervous System Involvement (Syphilis)
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Hepatitis Infections
Hepatitis Infections
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Risk Factors for Healthcare Workers
Risk Factors for Healthcare Workers
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What is Erectile Dysfunction?
What is Erectile Dysfunction?
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What is Testicular Cancer?
What is Testicular Cancer?
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What is Prostate Cancer?
What is Prostate Cancer?
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What is Breast Cancer?
What is Breast Cancer?
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What is Endometriosis?
What is Endometriosis?
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What are Sexually Transmitted Diseases?
What are Sexually Transmitted Diseases?
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What is a Pap Test?
What is a Pap Test?
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What is Condom Use?
What is Condom Use?
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Study Notes
Reproductive Health
- Diseases affecting reproductive organs increase in frequency after 50. Family history is a significant factor.
- Male reproductive system: erectile dysfunction, and neoplastic diseases are key concerns.
- Female reproductive system: key concerns are endometriosis, and neoplastic diseases of the breast, uterus, and ovaries.
- Male reproductive system diseases (e.g., testicular cancer) are common in younger men.
- Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in men.
- Early detection is crucial for reproductive cancers.
- Regular screenings, like Pap tests, are essential for early detection and successful treatment.
- Lifestyle factors, such as alcohol and smoking, can increase the risk of certain reproductive system cancers.
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