Areproductive system disease is anydisease of thehuman reproductive system.
Reproductive tract infection (RTI) areinfections that affect the reproductive tract, which is part of thereproductive system. For females, reproductive tract infections can affect the upper reproductive tract (fallopian tubes,ovary anduterus) and the lower reproductive tract (vagina,cervix andvulva); for males these infections affect thepenis,testicles,urethra or thevas deferens. The three types of reproductive tract infections areendogenous infections,iatrogenic infections and the more commonly knownsexually transmitted infections.[1] Each has its own specific causes andsymptoms, caused by a bacterium, virus, fungus or other organism. Some infections are easily treatable and can be cured, some are more difficult, and some are non curable such asAIDS andherpes.[2]
Examples ofcongenital abnormalities of the reproductive system include:[citation needed]
Examples ofcancers of the reproductive system include:[citation needed]
Examples of functional problems of the reproductive system include:
It is also known thatdisruption of the endocrine system by certain chemicals adversely affects the development of the reproductive system and can cause vaginalcancer.[4] Many other reproductive diseases have also been link to exposure to synthetic and environmental chemicals. Common chemicals with known links to reproductive disorders include:lead,dioxins and dioxin-like compounds,styrene,toluene, BPA (Bisphenol A) andpesticides.[5]
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