QUESTION

• Select two disorders of the male and/or female reproductive systems that interest you. Consider the similarities and differences between the disorders.
• Select one of the following factors: genetics, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Think about how the factor you selected might impact the diagnosis of and treatment for the reproductive disorders.

Post a description of the two reproductive disorders you selected, including their similarities and differences. Then explain how the factor you selected might impact the diagnosis of treatment for the reproductive disorders

                                                                  SAMPLE SOLUTION

Reproductive system disorders are the infections which affect the reproductive tract. Among the females, the reproductive infections can either occur in the lower reproductive tract including vulva, cervix, and vagina or at the upper reproductive tract consisting of the uterus, ovary, and fallopian tube. On the other hand, in males, these particular infections occur at the vas deferens, penis, urethra, and testicles. This paper explains two reproductive disorders both in females and males including Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and testicular torsion, give their differences as well as similarities. The paper also discusses their symptoms and treatments.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) refers to the inflammation of the ovaries, fallopian tube, uterus, and cervix. It can also extend to the connective tissues which lie amid the broad par-metritis or ligaments. The females’ abdominal cavity has got a straight anatomical path principally from the outside surrounding through the female reproductive tract compared to a closed abdominal cavity in men. This direct anatomical path can allow pathogens to make their way via the uterus up the vagina, and transverse the womb tube that opens up into the abdominal cavities (Brunham, Gottlieb & Paavonen, 2015). It is important to note that inflammation of the peritoneum, as well as the lining of the abdominal cavities, result to abdominal pain which can lead to infertility. Remarkably, a gonorrheal infection is one of the potential causes of Pelvic inflammatory disease. According to Brunham, Gottlieb, and Paavonen, (2015), PID symptoms include malaise, low-grade fever, and lower abdominal pain. There are three types of PID including salpingo-oophoritis, cervicitis, and endometritis. Salpingo-oophoritis result to pelvic pain, increased virginal discharge as well as tachycardia. Cervicitis result to vulvovaginitis, sexual dysfunction, spontaneous abortion, pelvic discomfort as well as the edematous cervix. On the other hand, endometritis refers to the inflammation of the uterus which leads to necrosis and purulent or mucoopulerent vaginal discharge that oozes from the cervix. This condition can be treated through aggressive therapy with different antibiotics.