Pelvic inflammatory disease

Most often, an infection that ascends from the lower genital tract causes pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Either an acute or chronic form is possible. Pelvic peritonitis, oophoritis, tubo-ovarian abscess, endometritis, salpingitis, and parametritis are among the conditions it might induce. The actual frequency is unknown, however in the UK, 1.7% of women between the ages … Read more

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

One of a complicated collection of gynaecological problems is referred to as premenstrual disorders (PMD) is Premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMS is now referred to as core PMD after the International Society for Premenstrual Disorders (ISPMD) reclassified PMD.Distressing physical, behavioural, and core PMD is a condition in which depressing behavioral, psychological, and physical symptoms usually appear … Read more

Menstrual problems: Amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea and Dysmenorrhoea

Amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea and dysmenorrhoea are included in menstrual problems. Primary or secondary amenorrhea is the absence of or cessation of menstrual cycles. The term for irregular periods is oligomenorrhoea. More than 35 days (and fewer than 6 months) pass between bleeding episodes. The reasons are the same, as are the assessment and therapy.  History A … Read more

Abnormal uterine bleeding

Any menstrual bleeding from the uterus that is either irregular in volume, regularity, or timing or non-menstrual is referred to as abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB). FIGO adopted the PALM-COEIN classification system for AUB in 2011. Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) Prevalence: Almost 15% of gynaecological referrals in the UK are for HMB, which affects 3% of … Read more

Abortion-Pregnancy Interruption

What is abortion? Induced abortion (sometimes known as termination of pregnancy –TOP) is a procedure undertaken to intentionally end a pregnancy by expulsion or removal of the fetus. Abortion is one of the most commonly undertaken gynaecological procedures.Global overview: The estimated absolute number of abortions worldwide in 2008 was 43.8 million, although obtaining accurate global … Read more