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

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.…