Overview Infertility is the inability of a couple to conceive with regular intercourse (3-4 times per week) and in the absence of contraception after 12 months in women < 35…...
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Intrauterine contraception (IUDs) Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS, Mirena): may be left upto 5 years Copper T380 A IUD (Paragard T380): may be left in for up to 10 years Progestin…...
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The Menstrual Cycle The typical menstrual cycle varies from woman to woman, as well as at various points in her life. By convention, the first day of menstrual bleeding is…...
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Overview Diarrhoea is defined as increased volume or frequency of stool, generally of a more liquid consistency Has a number of causes. Most are idiopathic The most important first step…...
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Firearm Injuries Firearm injuries occur when someone is shot by a bullet or projectile from a firearm. Injury varies and largely depends on anatomical location and ballistics. The mode of…...
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Overview Asphyxia is a lack of oxygen or an excess of carbon dioxide in the body usually caused by interruption of breathing or insufficient oxygen supply. It stems from the…...
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Overview Trauma is bodily harm with or without structural alterations, resulting from interaction with physiochemical agents that impart energy to tissues. They may cause apparent damage (wound) or produce physiological…...
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Definition of terms Term Definition Disaster Normal conditions of existence are disrupted and the level of suffering exceeds the capacity of the hazard-affected community to respond to it. In the…...
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Exhumation is the lawful disinterment of a buried body from its grave. Magistrates can order for exhumation and subsequent examination of the dead body. There is no limit fixed for…...
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Overview Transportation injuries encompass a wide range of incidents including injuries on roads (greatest contributor), railways, and aviation accidents. Forensic pathology plays a crucial role in investigating and understanding the…...
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