Adnexal Torsion

Adnexal Torsion An adnexal torsion occurs when the ovary, fallopian tube (or both), or a paraovarian mass twists around itself. This results in vascular congestion, tissue edema and necrosis of the structures invovled. Torsion is an GYNAECOLOGIC EMERGENCY. It is…

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) Abnormal uterine bleeding is defined as menstrual blood loss (MBL) that interferes with physical, social, and mental quality of life, irrespective of the regularity frequency, or duration (NICE) Heavy menstrual bleeding is the most common cause…

Menopause

Overview Menopause is defined as the permanent cessation of menses for at least 12 months, following the loss of ovarian activity. Symptoms of menopause are due to low oestrogen levels, and these are mainly psychological symptoms, vasomotor symptoms and urogenital…

Gonorrhoeal and Chlamydial Infection

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…