Disorders of the Ovary and Female Reproductive Tract
Vulvovaginitis
Introduction
Vaginitis may be due to pathogens or to indigenous flora after a change in milieu…
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Description
Premenstrual syndrome is a constellation of symptoms that occurs prior to menstruation and is severe enough to…
Vulvovaginitis
Introduction
Vulvovaginitis is inflammation of the vulva and vaginal tissues. It is usually characterized by a…
Atrophic vaginitis
During menarche, pregnancy, and lactation, and after menopause, the vaginal epithelium lacks the stimulation of estrogen. The maturation…
Contact Vulvovaginitis
Introduction
Contact dermatitis results from the exposure of vulvar epithelium and vaginal mucosa to a primary…
Trichomonas Vaginalis
The causative organism of trichomoniasis is a flagellated protozoan, T. vaginalis, that may live quiescently in paraurethral Skene’s…
Premenstrual Syndrome (Premenstrual Tension)
The premenstrual syndrome is a recurrent, variable cluster of troublesome physical and emotional symptoms that develop during the…
Vulvovaginitis, candidal
Vulvovaginitis (also Vulvitis) 616.10
Vulvovaginitis, amebic 006.8
Vulvovaginitis, chlamydial 099.53
Vulvovaginitis, gonococcal…
Chronic Anovulation with Estrogen Absent
Women with chronic anovulation who have low or absent estrogen production and do not experience withdrawal bleeding after…
Chronic Anovulation
At least 80% or more of gynecologic endocrine disorders result from chronic anovulation. Women with chronic anovulation fail…
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