Overview Gonorrhoeal and chlamydial infection cannot be differentiated on physical examination Gonorrhoea vs Chlamydia Gonorrhoea Chlamydia Symptoms Asymptomatic, itching or burning Asymptomatic, itching or burning Physical exam Mucupurulent discharge, cervicitis, motion tenderness Mucupurulent discharge, cervicitis, motion tenderness Investigations NAAT NAAT…
Instrumental Delivery Instrumental delivery, AKA operative vaginal delivery, refers to the use of suction cups or forceps to assist vaginal delivery in the second stage of labour. The procedure is carried out by an experienced obstetrician with facilities for caesarean…
Malaria in Pregnancy Malaria in pregnancy is a significant public health concer, particularly in Sub-saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. It is caused by Plasmodium falciparum (mainly in Africa) and Plasmodium vivax (mainly in Asia). Pregnant women are more succeptible to…
Obstructed Labor Obstructed labour refers to failure of descent of the presenting part despite strong uterine contractions, often due to mechanical obstruction. It is a life-threatening obstetric emergency that can lead to uterine rupture, fetal death and maternal complications suchs…
Overview For a woman to delivery vaginally they need to have a pelvis that is adequate in size and shape. The best indicator of an adequate pelvis is good progress during labour. Even so, the pelvis can be assessed for…
Thrombophilia in Pregnancy Some women in pregnancy are predisposed to thrombosis through genetic or acquired changes in their coagulation or fibrinolytic system. Many patients are usually asymptomatic to begin with and manifest symptoms for the first time during pregnancy. The…
Chorioamnionitis Chorioamnionitis is an ascending bacterial infection with resultant inflammation of any combinaito nof the amniotic fluid, placenta, fetus, fetal membranes or decidua. It is a common cause of maternal fever, and major complication of PPROM and prolonged ROM. The…
Endometritis Endometritis is an ascending polymicrobial infection of the uterine lining, which may progress to invade the underlying wall (endomyometritis). It is the most common cause of postpartum fever. It is more common after caesarean delivery, but can occur after…
Bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy Bacterial vaginosis is the most common lower genital tract infection in women of reproductive age. It is caused by Gardnerella vaginalis. The exact mechanism is unknown, but it likely due to disturbance of the vaginal flora.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in pregnancy UTI in pregnancy is commonly caused by an ascending infection of the urinary tract from existing gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract flora. It is defined as the presence of ≥ 100,000 organisms/mL of urine if…