Endometriosis: Presence of functioning endometrium in sites other than Uterine mucosa. • Adenomyosis:- When Endometrial tissue lies in the Myometrium, it is locally invasive and disseminates widely. Common sites:- Ovaries Pelvic peritoneum Pouch of Douglas Sigmoid colon Appendix Uterosacral ligaments Rectal vaginal sputum Clinical features:- In 25% cases, there are no symptoms and the disease […]
Author: Kritz
1. Thalassemia The word is derived from a Greek word “thalassa” which means “the sea” and “emia” meaning related to blood. The Disease is more common in populations in the geographic belt from south east Asia to Africa. It is caused by defects in the globin gene and it is the most common monogenic disease. […]
Postpartum Haemorrhage, its causes, types, treatment, management, Secondary Postpartum Haemorrhage
Soft and bony Pelvis, hip bone, sacrum, coccyx, pelvic bones and Pelvic ligaments
Common Gynaecology day surgery cases- ◾Dilatation and curettage ◾Termination of pregnancy (D and E) ◾Biopsy procedures ◾Examination under anaesthesia◾ Endoscopic procedures like Diagnostic hysteroscopy, laparoscopy Laproscopic sterilisation operation Ovarian drilling diathermy Transcervical resection / ablation of endometrium Thermal Cauterisation Operation whereby the eroded area of the cervix is destroyed either by thermocoagulation or red hot […]
1. Pica Pica is the persistent ingestion of non-nutritive substances such as plaster, charcoal, paint and earth for at least 1 month in a manner that is inappropriate for the develop mental level, and is sufficiently severe to warrant independent clinical attention. ◾It is a common problem in children less than 5 yr of age. […]
Menopause, clinical features, changes during menopause, diagnosis, management, treatment
Endometrial biopsy and interpretation of the reports, Pap smear, indications contraindications and procedure
1. Sim’s speculum Sim’s double bladed posterior vaginal speculum The blades art of unequal breadth to facilitate introduction into the vagina depending upon the space available (narrow blade in nulliparous and the wider blade in parous women. Uses :1. To inspect the cervix and vagina to detect an injury following delivery.2. To clean the vagina […]
1. Hysterosalpingography Operative procedure used to assess the interior anatomy of the uterus and tube including tubal patency.It is Radiographic study and a contrast media is used. Indications – Detection of Uterine malformations Detection of translocated IUDs Diagnosis of cervical incompetence Assessment of tubal patency in investigation of infertility. Incidental diagnosis of Submucous fibroid or […]