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Abdominal surgery |
Surgical procedures that involve opening the abdomen. |
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Abnormal pasage of menstrual flow out of the body |
Changes in menstruation resulting from increased volume, duration, or frequency. |
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Abortion |
The ending of pregnancy by removing a fetus or embryo before it can survive outside the uterus. |
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Adrenal insufficiency |
Reduced function of adrenal glands which may cause impaired fertility in both genders. |
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Advanced maternal age |
The pregnancy in women at the age of 35 years or older. |
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Advanced paternal age |
Age that may lead to the accumulation of de novo mutations, male infertility and increased genetic risks on the offspring. |
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Alcohol drinking |
A pattern of drinking that results in harm to one’s health, interpersonal relationships, or ability to work. |
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Anabolic steroid-induced hypogonadism |
The functional incompetence of the testes with impaired production of testosterone and/or sperm due to administration of androgens or anabolic steroid |
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Anemia |
A decrease in the amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood. |
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Antidepressants |
A broad group of drugs that are used in the treatment of depression and could negatively affect sexual function. |
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Antihypertensive therapy |
A class of drugs that are used to treat high blood pressure. |
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Antipsychotics |
A class of medications prescribed to treat mental health issues involving psychosis or delusions and leading to hormonal imbalances. |
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Antral follicle count |
The number of antral follicles in ovaries serving as one of the parameters to estimate ovarian reserve. |
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Appendicitis |
An inflammation of the appendix caused by a blockage and its surgical removal is associated with tubal pregnancy. |
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Arteriosclerosis |
The thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries. |
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Asthma |
A chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction and bronchospasm. |
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Autoimmune disorder |
An abnormal immune response to a normal body part. |
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Binge eating disorder |
A disorder of eating seen among people who go on eating binges and then feel guilt, depression and self-condemnation. |
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Body mass index |
A value used to quantify the amount of body mass of an individual. |
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BRCA mutations |
A mutation in either of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which are tumor suppressor genes. |
