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What are the diseases of the reproductive system?


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Reproductive system :

  1. The reproductive system is responsible for the production of gametes, the cells that join to form a new individual species.

Some disorders of the reproductive system are:

  1. Polycystic ovary syndrome: Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal imbalance that produces extra male hormones in the ovaries.
  2. Endometriosis: Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to that grown in the uterus develops in other areas of the body.
  3. Cancer: Cancer is a disease in which certain cells of the body grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body.
  4. Infertility: Infertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system that is defined by the failure to achieve pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.

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