Glossary

STI - Sexually Transmitted Infection Infections that are primarily transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral intercourse. STIs can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. They may present with...

STD - Sexually Transmitted Disease Infections that are primarily transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral intercourse. These diseases can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. STDs may...

PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome A collection of physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that occur cyclically in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, starting after ovulation and typically resolving with the onset of menstruation. Symptoms of PMS can include mood...

STD Testing The diagnostic process used to detect the presence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in individuals who may be at risk of infection. STD testing involves various methods, including laboratory tests on samples of blood, urine, genital secretions, or...

Ovarian Cancer A type of cancer that originates in the ovaries. The ovaries are the female reproductive organs responsible for producing eggs and female hormones. Ovarian cancer can arise from different cell types within the ovaries, including epithelial cells...

Ovulation The process by which a mature egg (ovum) is released from the ovary into the fallopian tube, where it can be fertilized by sperm. Ovulation is a key event in the menstrual cycle and is typically preceded by the maturation of an ovarian follicle containing...

Prenatal Vitamins Dietary supplements specifically formulated to provide essential vitamins and minerals needed during pregnancy to support the health and development of the fetus and to meet the increased nutritional needs of the mother. Prenatal vitamins typically...

Roe V Wade Roe v. Wade is a landmark legal case in the United States of America that ruled on the constitutionality of laws restricting abortion. The case was filed in 1970 by "Jane Roe," a pseudonym used for Norma McCorvey, who sought to terminate her unwanted...

PID - Pelvic Inflammatory Disease An infection of female reproductive organs, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, typically caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia or gonorrhea, but can also result from other types of...

Postpartum Depression A mood disorder that occurs in women after childbirth, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that can interfere with daily functioning and the ability to care for oneself and one's baby. Postpartum depression...