Vaginitis is spectrum of conditions the cause vulvovaginal symptoms such as itching, burning, irritation and abnormal vaginal discharge. Causes of Vaginitis Clinical features: Change in color, discharge, odor, pruritus, irritation, burning sensation. Swelling, dyspareunia, dysuria. Normal secretions are: clear, elastic and mucoid secretions (midcycle); and thick, white secretions adhere to […]
Reproductive Pathology
Normal menstrual bleeding ranges from 2 to 7 days. Abnormal uterine bleeding refers to alterations in quantity, duration or frequency. Causes: Clinical Features: Investigations and work-up: Treatment and Management: Acute heavy bleedings: 1st line hormonal management of Abnormal uterine bleeding is progesterone. Progesterone stabilizes the endometrium in most physiological way. […]
Uterine Leiomyoma/ Fibroids are the most common benign neoplasm of the female genital tract. Fibroid is monoclonal tumor and is hormone sensitive. Its size will increase in pregnancy and decrease after menopause. Malignant transformation in to leiomyosarcoma is rare. Prevalence and risk factors: Clinical features: Pain: Bleeding: Infertility: Examination: Work […]
