Menorrhagia: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Menorrhagia: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Overview: Menorrhagia is defined as menstruation at regular cycle intervals but with excessive flow and duration and is one of the most common gynecologic complaints in contemporary gynecology. Clinically, menorrhagia is defined as total blood loss exceeding ...

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Recurrent Early Pregnancy Loss: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Early pregnancy loss is a frustrating and heart-wrenching experience for both the patient and the physician. Early pregnancy loss is unfortunately the most common complication of human gestation, occurring in as many as 75% of all women ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Hepatitis in Pregnancy: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Acute viral hepatitis is the most common cause of jaundice in pregnancy. The course of most viral infections is not affected by pregnancy. Hepatitis A Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection is the second most common ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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HIV in Pregnancy: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Estrogen Therapy: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Estrogen, a steroid hormone, is derived from the androgenic precursors androstenedione and testosterone by means of aromatization. In order of potency, naturally occurring estrogens are 17 (beta)-estradiol (E2), estrone (E1), and estriol (E3). The synthesis and actions ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Genital Herpes in Pregnancy: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Infection with genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) remains a common viral sexually transmitted disease, often subclinical, and a major worldwide problem in women of reproductive age. Women newly diagnosed with genital herpes will often experience psychological distress ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Cervical Cancer: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cervical cancer is the second most common malignancy in women worldwide, and it remains a leading cause of cancer-related death for women in developing countries. In the United States, cervical cancer is relatively uncommon. The incidence ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Androgen Excess: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: BackgroundAndrogen excess is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. Androgens are produced primarily from the adrenal glands and the ovaries. However, peripheral tissues such as fat and skin also play roles in ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Ovarian Insufficiency: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The human ovary functions as both a reproductive organ and an endocrine organ. These functions are tightly coupled.Predictable menstrual cyclicity is a hallmark of healthy ovarian function during the reproductive years. Each month, highly coordinated hormonal ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Hypertension and Pregnancy: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hypertension is the most common medical problem encountered during pregnancy, complicating 2-3% of pregnancies. Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy are classified into 4 categories, as recommended by the National High Blood Pressure Education Program Working Group on ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Forceps Delivery: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Forceps are instruments designed to aid in the delivery of the fetus by applying traction to the fetal head. Many different types of forceps have been described and developed. Generally, forceps consist of 2 mirror image metal ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Condyloma Acuminatum: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Cesarean Delivery: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cesarean delivery is defined as the delivery of a fetus through a surgical incision through the abdominal wall (laparotomy) and uterine wall (hysterotomy). The words cesarean and section are both derived from verbs that mean to cut; ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Endometrial Carcinoma: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Elective Abortion: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Elective termination of pregnancy remains common in the United States and worldwide. Accurate statistics have been kept since the enactment of the 1973 US Supreme Court decisions legalizing abortions. Since the 1973 decision, approximately 1.3-1.4 million ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Anemia and Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Anemia With normal pregnancy, blood volume increases, which results in a concomitant hemodilution. Although red blood cell mass increases during pregnancy, plasma volume increases more, resulting in a relative anemia. This results in a physiologically lowered hemoglobin (Hb) ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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