Benign Lesions of the Cervix
Cervical cysts Cervical cysts need not be removed unless they are symptomatic or interfere with pap testing. Benign lesion Description Nabothian cyst Clear to yellow-white elevations of the endocervix or…...
Cervical cysts Cervical cysts need not be removed unless they are symptomatic or interfere with pap testing. Benign lesion Description Nabothian cyst Clear to yellow-white elevations of the endocervix or…...
Overview Trichomoniasis Candida vaginitis Bacterial vaginosis Physical Exam Erythema and irritation Erythema and irritation Unremarkable Discharge Yellow-green, malodorous “Cottage-cheese” like Gray/White, “fishy Wet mount “Motile, flagellated protozoa Nothing Clue cells…...
Overview The vagina is a cylindrical tube that runs from the cervix to the vulva. Rugae provide a stretching probability which is useful during childbirth. Vaginal Foreign Body Something in…...
Overview Vulvar carcinoma (squamous cell) can occur anywhere from the mons pubis to the perianal region. It is rare (3-5% of gynaecologic cancers). The incidence of Vulvar Carcinoma in Situ…...
Anatomy of the Vulva Epidermal Inclusion Cyst Epidermal inclusion cysts are caused by the proliferation of epidermal cells within a circumscribed area of the dermis which results in plugging of…...
Overview Disorder Features Management Lichen simplex chronicus Thickened, discolored epithelium caused by chronic scratching. Leathery appearance. Medium-potency corticosteroid (Betamethasone) Lichen sclerosis Symmetric thinning of labial skin (cigarette paper or parchment-like),…...
Overview Sympathetic outflow works to favor relaxation of the bladder (reduces intravesicular pressure) and constriction of the neck and urethra (increases intraurethral pressure) favoring urinary retention. Parasympathetic outflow stimulates contraction…...
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…...
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…...
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…...