Ambiguous genitalia
... Ambiguous
genitalia When a child's gender is in question at birth , ... or female, the child is said to have ambiguous
genitalia . Ambiguous
genitalia can be a trauma tizing experience for parents. ...
Genitalia
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genitalia , female external: See: Female external
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genitalia When a child's gender is in question at birth ...
Vulva
... of the vulva , the outer part of the female
genitalia , is rare. It most often occurs in older women. ... Definition: The vulva is the external female
genitalia , including the labia ("lips" or folds of skin ... of the vulva the external female
genitalia are common in infant and pre school ....
Anus
... , genital warts tend to be drier and more limited than on the female
genitalia or around the anus of either sex. They grow best in the moist genital ... above the genital s or near the anus , the upper thighs, groin , the
genitalia themselves and the crease between the buttocks. Initially contained ...
Fallopian tube
... a fallopian tube to the uterus . The child has external female
genitalia but no internal female
genitalia (no fallopian tube s, uterus or upper two-thirds of the vagina ). ...
Fetal
... fetal tissue to become "male" or "female" is disrupted, ambiguous
genitalia can develop. This
genitalia makes it difficult to classify the infant as male or female. The extent ...
Fetal
... fetal tissue to become "male" or "female" is disrupted, ambiguous
genitalia can develop. This
genitalia makes it difficult to classify the infant as male or female. The extent ...
Genital sores
... sores - female Definition: Sores or lesion s on the external female
genitalia , or in the vagina , may have a number of possible causes. Genital ... warts cauliflower-like appearing growths around the anus or female
genitalia ... Feel pain in the abdomen during sexual intercourse ...
Hermaphroditism
... tissue s. both genders' internal reproductive organ s external
genitalia that are partial ly ambiguous ... Pseudo hermaphroditism . The
genitalia are of one sex, but some physical characteristics of the other sex are ...
Lesion
... and vein ) and nerve s (sciatic, ... Lesion s on the external
genitalia are easily recognized. On the penis , genital warts tend to be drier and more limited than on the female
genitalia or around the anus of either sex. They grow best in the moist genital ...
Orgasm
... off" -- proves that the brain is as potent a sexual organ as one's
genitalia . Normally, the bladder neck closes tightly during orgasm . This ... can have normal orgasm ic function as the clitoris and the external
genitalia are formed normally. They fail to point out that women also lose ...
Urinary tract
... the urinary tract in both male and female. It does not include the male
genitalia for which UROGENITAL DISEASE S is used for general discussions of disease s of both the urinary tract and the
genitalia . CYSTITIS - Inflammation of the bladder . Also known as a ...
Adrenal Hyperplasia
... Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is the most common cause of ambiguous
genitalia in newborns. Females born with this condition are typically born with an enlarged clitoris , but with normal internal reproductive structures. ...
Aging
... another child's boil ... Tanner st aging A growth chart used to assess the stage of puberty based on pubic hair growth, the development of
genitalia in boys and breasts in girls. telogen effluvium ... The encour aging news is that there are plenty of fertility or assisted conception ...
Axilla
... the contour of the breast . The lymph node s under the arm are often excise d in a procedure known as an axilla ry dissect ion. Ambiguous
genitalia Early appearance of pubic and axilla ry (armpit) hair Excessive hair growth Deep voice Abnormal menstrual periods Failure to menstruate ......
Breasts
... may need treatment with an antibiotic . A growth chart used to assess the stage of puberty based on pubic hair growth, the development of
genitalia in boys and breasts in girls. telogen effluvium Thinning hair . Rarely results in actual baldness . The ovaries are the main source of female ...
Castration
... Some cancer s and some benign tumor s can make estrogen s. In psychoanalysis, a fetish is believed to represent a substitute for male
genitalia , which women are imagined to have lost through castration . ...
Clitoris
... al changes, hot flashes, ... In a newborn girl with this disorder, the clitoris is enlarged, with the urethra l opening at the base ( ambiguous
genitalia , often appearing more male than female). If you are able to reach orgasm through masturbation , you likely do not have any physical problem ...
Cryptorchidism
... known as cryptorchidism , ... Additional findings include mild pulmonic stenosis and changes in the ECG . Affected people may have abnormal
genitalia ( cryptorchidism ), hypogonadism , or delayed puberty . ^ Top ... At birth , it remains up in the abdomen or only part way down toward the ...
Endocrinology
... Endocrinology Program What is congenital adrenal hyperplasia ? Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is the most common cause of ambiguous
genitalia in newborns. " Endocrinology -related conditions affect vast numbers of people today; Diabetes alone affects 16 million Americans," says Steven ...
Genital Herpes
... A sexually transmitted infection caused by a herpes virus that results in the episodic outbreak of a painful vesicular skin eruption on the
genitalia . The incubation period is approximately 6 days from the time of exposure. Genital herpes is common. HSV is present in as many as one in five ...
Genitourinary system
... dental or inflicted (intentional), to organ s such as the kidney , ureter , bladder , urethra , internal reproductive organ s or external
genitalia . GENITO URINARY TRACT : The organ s concerned with the production and excretion of urine and those concerned with reproduction. Also called ...
Groin
... s occurs in more than half the cases. The condition can affect the skin above the genital s or near the anus , the upper thighs, groin , the
genitalia themselves and the crease between the buttocks. Fever Headache Tiredness Enlarged lymph node s ( glands of the immune system easily felt ...
Herpes genital
... A sexually transmitted infection caused by a herpes virus that results in the episodic outbreak of a painful vesicular skin eruption on the
genitalia . The incubation period is approximately 6 days from the time of exposure. Herpes Genital - Resources Alternate Names : Genital Herpes - ...
Hyperplasia
... (Enlarged Prostate ) What is benign prostatic hyperplasia ? Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is the most common cause of ambiguous
genitalia in newborns. Females born with this condition are typically born with an enlarged clitoris , but with normal internal reproductive structures. ...
Intercourse
... reason. You feel generally ill. It is thought to be most commonly acquired through anal intercourse . Symptoms include a small red nodule on the
genitalia that may form elevated masses of reddened tissue (granulation tissue ). The lesion s gradual spread and destroy genital tissue . SAFER ...
Laparoscopy
... In some cases, laparoscopy , exploratory laparotomy, or biopsy of the gonad s may be necessary to confirm disorders associated with ambiguous
genitalia . TREATMENT ... LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLANGIOGRAM - Laparoscopy involves the use of a fiber optic flexible scope that is introduced into the ...
Leukoplakia
... the tongue or the inside of the cheek as a response to chronic irritation. Occasionally, leukoplakia patches develop on the female external
genitalia . Leukoplakia is usually treated by removing the source of the irritation. For most people, stopping smoking or correcting dental problems ...
Miscarriage
... ? Is there any family history of early death ? Have any family members had infants who died in the first few weeks of life or who had ambiguous
genitalia ? Some studies indicate that as little as one or two drinks each day may increase risk of miscarriage , stillbirth or birth defects , ... ...
Puberty
... , and anti seizure medications. A growth chart used to assess the stage of puberty based on pubic hair growth, the development of
genitalia in boys and breasts in girls. telogen effluvium Thinning hair . Rarely results in actual baldness . With the development of treatment s, ...
Ramsay Hunt syndrome
... hearing loss , loss of taste in half of the tongue , and skin lesion s around the ear and ear canal. Shingles may, on occasion, involve the
genitalia or upper leg. Otic zoster - Also called Ramsay Hunt syndrome or geniculate zoster , otic zoster occurs when shingles affects the ears. ...
Scaly skin
... resulting in impaired vision . Red areas of raised, scaly skin most commonly on the elbows, knees, fronts of the legs, backs of the arms,
genitalia , back and scalp are hallmarks of the disease . Ichthyosis involves development of dry, scaly skin . It is usually most severe over the ...
Sexually Transmitted Disease
... in pimples on the face, back and chest. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease ... Non- sexually transmitted disease s may also produce lesion s on the
genitalia . In young girls (before puberty ), nonspecific vulvovaginitis , atopic dermatitis , and contact dermatitis are common causes of genital ...
Stillbirth
... ? Is there any family history of early death ? Have any family members had infants who died in the first few weeks of life or who had ambiguous
genitalia ? Vitamin B 1 ( thiamine ) prevents stillbirth s, low- birth weight babies, and heart disorders. In late pregnancy and post -delivery, B1 ...
Testes
... affects up to 30 percent of premature infant s and 3.4 percent of full term infants . Testes and ovaries: lack of sex development ( ambiguous
genitalia ) Pancreas : ... Testes /testicles - Located in the scrotum , the male reproductive glands that produce sperm and male hormone ( ...
Trauma
... dental or inflicted (intentional), to organ s such as the kidney , ureter , bladder , urethra , internal reproductive organ s or external
genitalia . TRAUMA AND "NOSE PICKING" AMONG COMMON CAUSES OF NOSEBLEEDS Question: I have a question concerning nasal bleeding which has been bothering ...
Trisomy 18
... syndrome s associated with Wilms' tumor (42% Wilms' tumor incidence ) are isolated aniridia; trisomy 18 ; Wilms' tumor , aniridia, ambiguous
genitalia , and mental retardation (WAGR) syndrome ; Bloom's syndrome , ... ...
Ulcer
... of transmitting HIV . GENITAL WARTS : See Condyloma. Sores or ulcer s on the male genital s Considerations: Sores or lesion s on the male
genitalia may have many causes. Often, the lesion s of most concern are those seen with sexually transmitted disease s ( STD ). Varicose ulcer s - ...
Ulcers
... instead of gradually increasing force and loudness. Sores or ulcers on the male genital s Considerations: Sores or lesion s on the male
genitalia may have many causes. Often, the lesion s of most concern are those seen with sexually transmitted disease s ( STD ). Varicose ulcers - this ...
Urogenital
... Urogenital : Relating to both the urinary system, and to the interior and exterior
genitalia . Search All of MedicineNet For: search help Printer-Friendly Format ... Urogenital Disease s - Disease s of the urogenital tract. Urologic ...