Gynaecology

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Gynaecology
Offering Womens Understanding
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• Gynaecology
• It is the medical practice which deals with the
  health of the female reproductive systems
• Derived from Greek words gyne "woman" and logia,
  "study

J. Marion Sims Father of Modern
gynaecology American physician (January 25,
1813-November 13, 1883)
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• Do you know the health conditions, which comes
  under Gynaecology?

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Infertility

• Inability of a person to reproduce by natural
  means
• Inability of a sexually active, non-contracepting
  couple to achieve pregnancy in one year
• 20-30 due to male infertility
• 20-35 due to female infertility
• 25-40 due to combined problems in both parts
• 10-20 of cases, undefined cause
• Causes
• Ovulation problem
• Age related factors
• Uterine deformities
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Genetically factors
• Low sperm count

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Amenorrhea

• Absence of a menstrual period in a woman
• Types
• Primary amenorrhea
• Absence of menstrual cycle
• Secondary amenorrhea
• Cessation of the menstruation cycle
• Cause
• Low body weight
• Drug-side effects
• Breastfeeding

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Dysmenorrhea

• Also known as painful periods, or menstrual
  cramps
• Types
• Primary dysmenorrhea
• Painful menstruation is not associated with lower
  abdominal disease
• Secondary dysmenorrhea
• Painful menstruation caused by lower abdominal
  disease
• Causes
• Lower abdominal infection
• Intrauterine devices
• Vaginal abnormalities

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Vaginitis

• Also known as Vaginal infection
• Inflammation of the vagina, which cause pain
  itching
• Causes
• 90 due to bacterial Infection
• Hormonal imbalance
• Allergic reaction

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Cervical Cancer

• It is the cancer of female reproductive organ
• Abnormal growth of cells in lower part of uterus,
  which spread to other part of the body
• Common causes
• 90 due to Human Papilloma Virus
• Oral contraceptives
• Multiple pregnancies

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When to consult with Gynecologist?

• Consult your Gynecologist if you have any of the
  following symptoms
• Heavy bleeding
• Sensation of burning during urination
• Pain at the time of intercourse
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding during or after
  intercourse
• Itching, swelling, or redness in the vaginal area

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