Recurrent (Habitual) Abortion
Introduction
Recurrent abortion has been defined as the loss of three or more previable (< 500 g)…
Spontaneous Abortion
Introduction
Essentials of Diagnosis
- Intrauterine pregnancy at less than 20 weeks.
- …
Vomiting of Pregnancy (Morning Sickness) & Hyperemesis Gravidarum (Pernicious Vomiting of Pregnancy)
Introduction
Essentials of Diagnosis
- Morning or evening nausea and vomiting.
- Persistent…
Travel & Immunizations During Pregnancy
During an otherwise normal low-risk pregnancy, travel can be planned most safely between the 18th and 32nd weeks.…
Essentials of Prenatal care
Introduction
The first prenatal visit should occur as early as possible after the diagnosis of pregnancy and…
Nutrition in Pregnancy
Nutrition in pregnancy significantly affects maternal health and infant size and well-being. Pregnant women should have nutrition counseling…
Diagnosis & differential diagnosis of pregnancy
Introduction
It is advantageous to diagnose pregnancy as promptly as possible when a sexually active woman misses…
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID; Salpingitis, Endometritis)
Introduction
Essentials of Diagnosis
- Lower abdominal, adnexal, or cervical motion…
Vaginitis
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Introduction
Essentials of Diagnosis
- Lower abdominal, adnexal, or cervical motion…
Vaginitis
Introduction
Essentials of Diagnosis
- Vaginal irritation, pruritus, pain, or unusual discharge.
Dysmenorrhea
1. Primary Dysmenorrhea
Introduction
Primary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain associated with ovular cycles in…
Rape
Introduction
- Women neither secretly want to be raped nor do they expect, encourage, or enjoy…
Menopausal Syndrome
Introduction
Essentials of Diagnosis
- Cessation of menses due to aging or…
Contraception
Introduction
Voluntary control of childbearing benefits women, men, and the children born to them. Contraception should be…
Infertility
Introduction
A couple is said to be infertile if pregnancy does not result after 1 year of…
Painful Intercourse (Dyspareunia)
Introduction
Questions related to sexual functioning should be asked as part of the reproductive history. Two helpful questions…
Persistent Anovulation (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
Introduction
Essentials of Diagnosis
- Chronic anovulation.
- Infertility.
- Elevated…
Ovarian Tumors
Introduction
Essentials of Diagnosis
- Vague gastrointestinal discomfort.
- Pelvic pressure…
Uterine Prolapse
Introduction
Uterine prolapse most commonly occurs as a delayed result of childbirth injury to the pelvic floor…
Genital Prolapse (Cystocele, Rectocele, Enterocele)
Cystocele, rectocele, and enterocele are vaginal hernias commonly seen in multiparous women. Cystocele is a hernia of the…
Endometriosis
Introduction
Essentials of Diagnosis
- Pelvic pain related to menstrual cycle.
- Dysmenorrhea.…


