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Common conditions dealt with by a gynaecologist: cancer of the cervix, incontinence of urine, amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, infertility, menorrhagia, prolapse"General Gynecology" Subtopics and articles
Introduction |
Gynecology A-G |
Gynecology H-Q |
Gynecology R-Z
Gynaecology The shamefulness associated with the examination of female genitalia has long inhibited the science o... menarche Menarche (, from Greek ?????? moon + ???????? beginning) is the first menstrual cycle, or first menstrual bleeding, in female human beings. ... menstruation thumb|350px|right|[[Menstrual cycle]]Menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining (endometrium). It occurs on a regular basis in repr... osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease of bones that leads to an increased risk of fracture. Osteoporosis literally means 'porous bones'. The two Greek ... Pap smear Pap smear (pap is an abbreviation for papanicolaou ), as it is currently known ( smear test ... quinine Quinine (, ) is a natural white crystalline alkaloid having antipyretic (fever-reducing), antimalarial, analgesic (painkilling), anti-inflam... Follicle-stimulating hormone Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a hormone found in humans and other animals. It is synthesized and secreted by gonadotrophs of the ant... luteinizing hormone Luteinizing hormone (LH, also known as lutropin) is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. In females, an acute rise of LH call... HIV Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a lentivirus (a member of the retrovirus family) that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)... Gynecology A-G
Amenorrhoea DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Amenorrhoea | ICD10 = N91 | ICD9 = 626.0 | < Stron... Anovulation DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Female infertility associated with anovulation | ICD10 = N97.0 | ICD9 ... Arrhenoblastoma DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Arrhenoblastoma | ICD10 = (ICD-O 8630) | ICD9 = | The < ... Asherman's syndrome DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Asherman's syndrome | ICD10 = N85.6 | ICD9 = 621.5 | < B... Bacterial vaginosis DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Bacterial vaginosis | ICD10 = A54-A56 | ICD9 = | < Stron... Bartholin's cyst DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Bartholin's cyst | ICD10 = N75.0 | ICD9 = 616.2 | A < St... Basal body temperature One of the many changes that take place in a woman's body during her menstrual cycle is an increase in body temperature at the onset of ovul... Breakthrough bleeding Breakthrough bleeding is bleeding while taking the active pills of oral contraceptives, or other hormonal contraceptives. ... Brenner tumour DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Brenner tumour | ICD10 = (ICD-O 9000) | ICD9 = | < Stron... Cervical cancer DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Cervical cancer | ICD10 = C53 | ICD9 = 180 | Ce... Cervical dysplasia Cervical dysplasia refers to a medical condition of the cervix in which squamous cells on the surface of the cervix undergo... Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia , or CIN , is the abnormal growth of precancerous Cell (biology)|cells in... Choriocarcinoma DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Choriocarcinoma | ICD10 = (ICD-O 9100-9101) | ICD9 = | ... Clear cell tumour Clear cell tumours are part of the surface epithelial-stromal tumour group of ovarian neoplasms, accounting for 6% of all n... Clitoral body The clitoral body is an internal portion of the clitoris. After several inches it then splits into the clitoral crura. ... Clitoral crura The clitoral crura are an internal portion of the clitoris. They are shaped like an inverted "V", and are connect... Clitoral glans The clitoral glans is an external portion of the clitoris. It is covered by the clitoral hood, which is also external. It i... Clitoral hood In female human anatomy, the clitoral hood , (also called prepuce ), is a fold of skin that surrounds and pr... Clitoral hypertrophy Clitoral hypertrophy is an enlargement of the clitoris. This is usually caused by androgens, enzyme disorders such as cong... Clitorism Clitorism (klit'or-Izm), from the Greek language|Greek < I>kleitoris< /I> + < I>ismos< /I>, is the female counterpart of pri Clitoromegaly DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Congenital clitoromegaly | ICD10 = Q52.6 | ICD9 = 752.49 | < B... Colposcopic biopsy A colposcopic biopsy is a gynecology|gynecologic procedure that typically is used to evaluate a patient who has had an abno... Colposcopy A colposcopy or colcoscopy is a diagnostic procedure in which a colposcope is utilized to examine an illu... Cryptomenorrhea Cryptomenorrhea is a condition where menstruation occurs but is not visible due to an obstruction of the outflow tract. Spe... Dermoid cyst DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Dermoid cyst | ICD10 = K09.8 | ICD9 = | A dermo... Development of the urinary and reproductive organs < dl>< dd>< I>Note: this article is taken from the public domain 1918 Gray's Anatomy. As such, it may be in need of updating to refl Dilation and curettage Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a gynaecology|gynaecological procedure performed on the female reproductive system ofte... Douche Image:Vaginal bulb syringe.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A vaginal bulb syringe. Note the lateral holes near the tip of the nozzle (about 1cm, or 1/... Dysfunctional uterine bleeding DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Dysfunctional uterine bleeding | ICD10 = | ICD9 = 626.8 | < BR... Dysgerminoma DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Dysgerminoma | ICD10 = (ICD-O 9060/3) | ICD9 = | < Stron... Dysmenorrhea DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Dysmenorrhea | ICD10 = N94.4-N94.6 | ICD9 = | D... endometrial cancer Endometrial cancer refers to several types of malignancies that arise from the endometrium, or lining, of the uterus. Endometrial cancers ar... Endometrioid tumour DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Endometrioid tumour | ICD10 = (ICD-O 8380-8381) | ICD9 = | < B... endometriosis Endometriosis (from endo, "inside", and metra, "womb") is a gynecological medical condition in women in which endometria... FACOG Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ==External links== http://www.acog.org/ American College o... Falloscopy Falloscopy is the inspection of the fallopian tubes through an endoscope that can be either inserted into the tube through ... Female ejaculation Female ejaculation (colloquially known as "squirting" or "gushing") refers to the expulsion of noticeab... Fetal genital development expert A few weeks after fertilization, the initial appearance of the human fetal genitalia is basically feminin... Fibroma Image:Weiches-fibrom-augenlid.jpg|thumb|Fibroma. Fibromas (or "fibroid tumor") are benign non-functioning tu... Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome is a rare complication of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) named after the two physicians, < Stro... Genitourinary medicine Genitourinary medicine is a portmanteau term that includes aspects of andrology, gynecology and urology. It is sometimes us... Germ cell ovarian cancer Germ cell ovarian cancer is a rare form of ovarian cancer: approximately 5 percent of ovarian cancers are classified as ger... Germ cell tumour DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Germ cell tumour | ICD10 = (ICD-O 9060-9090) | ICD9 = | ... Granulosa cell tumour DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Granulosa cell tumour | ICD10 = (ICD-O 8620-8622) | ICD9 = | ... Gynecologic hemorrhage Gynecologic hemorrhage represents exessive bleeding of the female reproductive system. Such bleeding could be visible - ext... Gynecologic Oncology Group The Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) is a non-profit organization funded by the National Cancer Institute with the purpose ... Gynecologic ultrasonography Gynecologic ultrasonography or Gyn sonography refers to the application of medical ultrasonography to the ... Gynecology H-Q
Hydatidiform mole merge|Molar pregnancy DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Hydatidiform mole | ICD10 = O01, D39.2 | ICD9 ... hysterectomy A hysterectomy (from Greek hystera "womb" and ektomia "a cutting out of") is the surgical removal of the uterus, usual... Hysterosalpingogram A hysterosalpingogram is a test done for basic infertility evaluation. The test is usually done with radiographi... Hysterosalpingography Hysterosalpingography ( HSG ) is a radiology|radiologic procedure to examine the uterus and fallopian tubes... Hysteroscopy Hysteroscopy is the inspection of the uterus|uterine cavity by endoscopy. It allows for the diagnosis of intrauterine patho... Kegel exerciser Image:Kegel exerciser.JPG|thumb|A Kegel exerciser next to a Quarter (U.S. coin)|quarter The Kegel exerciser is a medic... Krukenberg tumor ==Definition== A Krukenberg tumor is the name given to tumors of the ovaries. Although they may appear to be a primary... Laparoscopic surgery Laparoscopic surgery , also called < I>keyhole surgery< /I> (when natural body openings are not used), < I>bandaid surgery< /I&g Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus | ICD10 = L90.0 | ICD9 = 701.0 |< BR... Loop electrical excision procedure The loop electrosurgical excision procedure ( LEEP or LLETZ ) is currently one of the most ... Menopause Menopause is a term used to describe the permanent cessation of the primary functions of the human ovaries: the ripening and release of ova ... Menorrhagia Menorrhagia is an abnormally heavy and prolonged menstruation|menstrual period. This is often due to excessive build up of ... Menstrual cramp Menstrual cramps are spasmodic pains felt in the low abdomen, lower back and the upper thighs during the bleeding phase of ... Misoprostol Misoprostol is a prostaglandin E<sub>1</sub> (PGE<sub>1</sub>) analogue used for the treatment and ... Mittelschmerz DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Mittelschmerz | ICD10 = N94.0 | ICD9 = 625.2 | ... Mucinous tumour Mucinous tumours are part of the surface epithelial-stromal tumour group of ovarian neoplasms, and account for 12-15% of al... Multiparous Multiparous is an adjective describing a woman who has given birth two or more times. Multiparous can also be used to desc... Myomectomy Myomectomy refers to the surgical removal of uterine fibroids. In contrast to a hysterectomy the uterus remains preserved a... Nipple discharge DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Nipple discharge | ICD10 = N64.5 | ICD9 = 611.79 | < Str... Obstetrics and gynecology Obstetrics and gynecology (often abbreviated OB/GYN in the United States|U.S. and O&G ... oophorectomy Oophorectomy (Pronunciation: ??'??-f??-r??k't??-m??; from the Greek ??????????????? oophoros "egg-bearing" + ?????????????? ektomi... Orgasmic platform In the plateau phase of the human sexual response cycle in women, the tissues of the outer third of the vagina swell considerably, and the p... Our Bodies, Ourselves Our Bodies, Ourselves is the title of a book about women's health and sexuality produced by the Boston Women's Heal... Ovarian cancer DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Ovarian cancer | ICD10 = C56 | ICD9 = 183 | Ova... Ovarian cyst An ovarian cyst is any collection of fluid within the ovary. Some of these, called < I>functional cysts< /I>, are part of th... Ovarian neoplasm Ovarian neoplasms are any benign or malignant neoplasm|neoplastic growths in the ovaries of a female. Malignant ovaria... Ovarian reserve Ovarian reserve is a term that is used to determine the capacity of the ovary to provides ovum|eggs that are capable of fer... Parovarium According to the 1913 < I>Webster's Dictionary< /I>, the parovarium is a group of tubules, a remnant of the Wolffian body, of... Pelvic exenteration Pelvic exenteration is radical surgery|surgical treatment that removes the urinary bladder, urethra, vagina, cervix, uterus... Pelvic inflammatory disease DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Pelvic inflammatory disease | ICD10 = N70-N77 | ICD9 = 614-616 |< B... Perineal massage Perineal massage is the practice of massage|massaging the perineum to make it more flexible in preparation for childbirth. ... Perineal urethra A perineal urethra is a human urethral opening that is located on the perineum rather than at the tip of the phallus. Ureth... Persistent sexual arousal syndrome Persistent sexual arousal syndrome is a rare disorder found in women. It results in a spontaneous and persistent of sexual ... polycystic ovary syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrine disorders affecting approximately 5%-10% of women of reproductiv... Polyp (medicine) Image:Polyp.jpeg|thumb|right|Polyp of sigmoid colon as revealed by colonoscopy. Approximately 1 cm in diameter, this aymptomatic solitary p... Postcoital test The postcoital test ( PCT ) is a test in the evaluation of infertility. It was apparently first performed by... Postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction Pelvic floor dysfunction is a syndrome|group of clinical conditions that includes urinary incontinence, anal incontine... premenstrual dysphoric disorder Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of Premenstrual syndrome, afflicting 3% to 8% of women. It is a diagnosis associated... Premenstrual stress syndrome DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Premenstrual stress syndrome | ICD10 = N94.3 | ICD9 = 625.4 | ... Premenstrual water retention Premenstrual water retention is a common phenomenon associated with the menstrual cycle. Water retention is most noticeable... cervix The cervix (or neck of the uterus) is the lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina. It is cylindric... endometrium The endometrium is the inner membrane of the mammalian uterus. FunctionThe endometrium functions as a lining for the uterus, preventing adh... Gynecology R-Z
Salpingectomy Salpingectomy refers to the surgical removal of a Fallopian tube. The procedure was first performed by Lawson Tait in patie... Serous tumour Serous tumours are part of the surface epithelial-stromal tumour group of ovarian neoplasms. They are common neoplasms... Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour | ICD10 = (ICD-O 8631/0) | ICD9 = |< BR/... Sex cord-stromal tumour DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Sex cord-stromal tumour | ICD10 = (ICD-O 8590/1) | ICD9 = | < ... Sexual health clinic A sexual health clinic is a clinic that specializes in treatment of human sexual behavior|sex-related problems. Sexual heal... Spinnbarkeit Spinnbarkeit is a medical term and refers to the stringy and stretchy quality of cervix|cervical mucus at the time just pri... Surface epithelial-stromal tumour Surface epithelial-stromal tumours are a class of ovarian neoplasms that may be benign or malignant. Neoplasms in this... Teratoma A teratoma is a type of tumor that derives from pluripotent germ cells. The word comes from a Greek language|Greek term mea... Thecoma DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Thecoma | ICD10 = (ICD-O 8600) | ICD9 = | Theco... Thelarche Thelarche is the first stage of secondary (postnatal) breast development, usually occurring at the beginning of puberty in ... Trendelenburg position In the Trendelenburg position the body is laid flat on the back with the head lower than the pelvis, in contrast to the ... Tuboplasty A tuboplasty is a surgical operation to correct an obstruction or adhesion of a fallopian tube to achieve a pregnancy in wo... Tumescence Tumescence is the quality or state of being tumescent or swollen. Tumescence usually refers to the engorgement with blood (... Uterine fibroids DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Leiomyoma | ICD10 = D25.1 | ICD9 = 218 | Uterin... Uterine malformation A uterine malformation is the result of an abnormal development of the Mullerian duct(s) during embryogenesis. The range of... Uterine polyp Image:Polyp.Uterus.jpg|thumb|Uterine Polyp, Sonohysterography A uterine polyp is a rather common growth within the ut... Vaginal bleeding DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Vaginal bleeding | ICD10 = N92-N93 | ICD9 = | One of th... Vaginitis DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Vaginitis | ICD10 = N76.0-N76.1| ICD9 = 616.10 | < Stron... Vestibular bulbs The Vestibular Bulbs , also known as the Clitoral Bulbs, are an internal part of the Clitoris next to the clitoral body, cli... Vulvectomy Vulvectomy refers to a gynecology|gynecological procedure in which the vulva is partly or completely removed. Usually this... Vulvitis Vulvitis is a condition of inflammation of the vulva of a female. It may be caused by or related to dermatitis, eczema, in... Vulvodynia The term <b>vulvodynia</b> is used to describe pain in the vulva, often severe, of unknown cause. < I>Vulvar vestibulitis< /I> Women's health Women's health generally refers to health issues and matters specific to human female anatomy. Such issues often relate to ... genitourinary system In anatomy, the genitourinary system or urogenital system is the organ system of the reproductive organs and the urinary system. These are g... menstrual cycle thumb|350px|right|Menstrual cycleThe menstrual cycle is a series of physiological changes that can occur in fertile females. Overt menstruat... oocyte An oocyte, ovocyte, or rarely ocyte, is a female gametocyte or germ cell involved in reproduction. In other words, it is an immature ovum, o... ovary "Ovaria" redirects here. This is also a proposed section and a synonym of Solanum. The ovary is an ovum-producing reproductive org... ovulation Ovulation is the process in a female's menstrual cycle by which a mature ovarian follicle ruptures and discharges an ovum (also known as a... ovum right|thumb|A human ovum with [[Corona radiata (embryology)|corona radiata surrounding it]]An ovum (plural ova, from the Latin word ovum mea... uterus The uterus (from Latin "uterus" (womb, belly), plural uteruses or uteri) or womb is a major female hormone-responsive reproductive... |
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