1
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Define Endometritis
A
Inflammation of the endometrium
2
Q
Outline the causes of Endometritis
A
2ndary to STIs
Complication of surgery (particularly C-Sections & intrauterine procedure [eg surgical termination])
Foreign tissue (IUDs)/ retained products of conception
Malignancy
3
Q
What cause of Endometritis is common in postmenopausal women
A
Malignancy
4
Q
Outline the presentation of Endometritis
A
Uterus tender
Peliv/ systemic infection evident
5
Q
What is Pyometra?
A
Pus accumulates & unable to escape
6
Q
Outline the treatment of Endometritis
A
Antibiotics
and solve cause (ie evacuation of retained products)
Gynaecology
flashcards
Decks in class (25)
# Cards
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Menstrual Cycle & Contraception36
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Menorrhagia11
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Chronic Pelvic Pain6
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Irregular menstruation & intermenstrual bleeding2
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Amenorhoea & oligomenorrhoea5
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Fibroids12
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Adenomyosis6
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Endometritis6
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Intrauterine Polyps6
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Haematometra2
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Congenital Uterine Malformations13
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Endometrial Carcinoma (& Endometrial Hyperplasia)12
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Uterine Sarcomas7
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Benign Conditions of the Cervix14
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Cervical Cancer (intraepithelial neoplasia to malignant)16
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PCOS8
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Ovarian Cancer11
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Benign Disorders of vulva & vagina8
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Vulval Carcinoma (& Vulval Intraepithelial Neoplasia)12
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Malignancies of the vagina5
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Prolapse17
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Incontinence17
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Endometriosis8
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Menopause8
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)4
