Obstetrics and Gynaecology Open blog
Emergency contraceptives
Levonorgestrel- 0.75 mg stat (within 72 hours) and after 12 hours OR 1.5 mg single dose. Ethinyl estradiol 50 microgram…
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Prostaglandins
Click to download the file Prostaglandins By Ashwin Mascarenhas (Goa Medical College)
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Diagnosis of ovulation
Ovulation occurs because of LH surge. Onset of LH surge to ovulation – 36hrs Onset of LH peak to ovulation…
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Management of Fibroids
Management of fibroids includes investigations and treatmentInvestigations•Hb, blood group•Ultrasound: location, size, number,for follow up of fibroids after menopause and during…
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Clinical features and complications of Fibroids
Clinical features of uterine fibroids include :Symptoms-About 50% fibroids are asymptomatic-Menorrhagia, polymenorrhea, metrorrhagia, continuous bleeding. postmenopausal bleeding-infertility-Pregnancy complications: recurrent abortions,…
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Fibroids anatomy, types and Etiology
Fibroids are also called myoma/leiomyoma/fibromyoma Features of fibroids: -Benign smooth muscle tumour of the Uterus -Estrogen dependent -Whorled appearance -Pearly…
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Misplaced IUCD
It is a condition when the tail of the IUCD is not seen through the os. Causes: 1.uterus has enlarged…
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Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
IUCD is a device made of polyethylene which is impregnated with barium sulphate (which is radiopaque) so that the presence…
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Natural contraception
Natural contraception includes: 1.Rhythm method it is based on identification of fertile period during a cycle and to abstain from…
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Contraception Methods
Methods of contraception include: Temporary: used to postpone or space births. Include: 1.Barrier methods 2.Natural contraception 3.Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCD)…
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Objectives of Contraception and Ideal contraceptive
Contraception – It includes all measures temporary or permanent, designed to prevent pregnancy due to the coital act. Objectives of…
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Supports of Uterus
Uterus is supported and prevented from sagging down by many factors which are chiefly muscular and fibromuscular. PRIMARY SUPPORTS MUSCULAR…
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