Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Introduction Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders of reproductive-age women caused by hormonal imbalances produced by the ovary.   Incidence Signs and Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Causes of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Risk Factors Pathophysiology Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome History taking Physical Examination Investigations Since the manifestations of … Read more

Human Papillomavirus Infection

Human Papillomavirus Infection

Introduction Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a common sexually transmitted disease caused by human papilloma virus. Almost 50% of sexually active adults have been infected genital HPV types and most infections have sub-clinical manifestations. As HPV  and cervical cancer are found to be associated together, early prevention and treatment of human Papillomavirus infection should be … Read more

Uterine Prolapse: Stages, Symptoms, Management

Uterine Prolapse

Introduction Uterine prolapse is a condition characterized by the descent of the uterus and cervix, within or outside the vaginal canal from the vaginal introitus due to weak or damaged pelvic supporting structures. The uterus is supported by muscles and ligaments which help maintain the normal anteverted and anteflexed position of the uterus. Support of … Read more

Breast Cancer: Types, Symptoms, Management

Breast Cancer

Introduction Breast cancer is the most common cancer in females worldwide that starts in the cells of the breast. It is found mostly in women, but 1% of breast cancers are also found in the male. Epidemiology Anatomy of the Breast Types of Breast Cancer Based on Histological Subtypes Invasive Non-invasive Anatomical Classification Ductal carcinoma … Read more

Vaginal Atrophy: Causes, Signs, Management

Vaginal Atrophy

Introduction Vaginal atrophy is thinning and inflammation of the vaginal wall as a result of a decrease in estrogen level. Most commonly, it is a consequence of aging which occurs, particularly after menopause when estrogen deprivation accelerates the process of deterioration of urogenital tissues. Epidemiology Causes of Vaginal Atrophy Risk Factors of Vaginal Atrophy Sign … Read more

Endometriosis: Causes, Stages, Treatment

Endometriosis

Introduction Endometriosis is derived from the Greek words, ‘endo’ meaning inside, ‘metra’ meaning uterus, and ‘osis’ meaning disease. Endometriosis is a chronic estrogen-dependent gynecological disease characterized by the ectopic implantation of the endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Epidemiology Types of Endometriosis The three most typical types of endometriosis are: Superficial peritoneal lesions Ovarian endometrioma Deep … Read more

Cervical Cancer: Stages, Risk Factors, Treatment

Cervical cancer

Introduction Cervical cancer is the type of cancer that develops in the cells of the woman’s cervix. The cervix, also known as the neck of the uterus, is a part of the female reproductive system that connects the uterus to the vagina. It locates in the lower, narrow end of the uterus. Before the irreversible … Read more