Presentation
Presents coverage of diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy, enabling you to incorporate this technology of increasing clinical use into your practice. [books.google.com]
Thyroid testing should only be carried out when other signs and symptoms of thyroid disease are present. [nhp.gov.in]
His presenting complaint was inguinal hernia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
A complete medical history and physical examination may cause an obstetrician or gynecologists to suspect that a congenital uterine anomaly is present. [columbiadoctors.org]
The present study is an analysis of the clinical manifestation and pathologic observations in a series of fifty-two patients with pelvic inflammatory disease of gonorrheal origin, and associated with menorrhagia, polymenorrhea, or some form of metrorrhagia [jamanetwork.com]
Hematological
- Prolonged Bleeding
If you’ve had heavy or prolonged bleeding, a complete blood count reveals whether your red blood cell count is too low. A low red blood cell count can indicate anemia. [healthline.com]
When endometrial tissue is in the muscle wall it can trap blood that would normally be released with the menses, resulting in cramping and prolonged bleeding. [northeast.jeffersonhealth.org]
Menorrhagia Menorrhagia is prolonged or very heavy menstrual bleeding. [verywellhealth.com]
Entire Body System
- Pain
The most common symptom is an aching pain beginning several days before the menstrual period and increasing in severity until the period ends. Some women, however, are only in pain during ovulation, midway through the menstrual cycle. [bigcskyline.com]
I KNOW the pain! I want to help out other women who are currently going through the pain, fatigue, and frustration that go along with these disorders. [adenofighters.com]
It commonly causes heavy menstrual bleeding, dysmenorrhea, and anemia and may cause chronic pelvic pain; symptoms may resolve after menopause. [msdmanuals.com]
Aching pain in the abdomen (pain may be severe at times) Feeling of pressure in the abdomen Pain in the hips, lower back, and inner thighs ### ### Get useful, helpful and relevant health + wellness information enews More health news + info [my.clevelandclinic.org]
Adenomyosis is a very common condition found in women with heavy and/or painful periods. Menorrhagia is the medical term for heavy flow. Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for painful flow. [pearlwomenscenter.com]
- Infertility
Depending on where the endometriosis is located, it can cause infertility, painful sexual intercourse and bleeding while passing stool or urinating. [bigcskyline.com]
The condition, which effects 10 to 15 percent of women of reproductive age, can cause infertility, painful periods and pain during sexual intercourse. [pchrd.dost.gov.ph]
Overview Infertility is defined as trying to get pregnant (with frequent intercourse) for at least a year with no success. Female infertility, male infertility or a combination of the two affects millions of couples in the United States. [mayoclinic.org]
Women who were infertile, had a family history of cancer, and who had never been pregnant also had higher rates of hyperplasia. [webmd.com]
- Anemia
It commonly causes heavy menstrual bleeding, dysmenorrhea, and anemia and may cause chronic pelvic pain; symptoms may resolve after menopause. [msdmanuals.com]
Anemia is one of the main complications of heavy bleeding. If you develop anemia due to significant blood loss, your physician may treat it with minerals and vitamin supplements. [healthline.com]
The mortality was higher in cases with symptoms such as anorexia, emaciation, severe anemia, and dehydration. [jstage.jst.go.jp]
Adenomyosis is a disorder of the uterus that causes very heavy menstrual bleeding, painful abdominal cramping (comparable to kidney stone pain or labor pain), prolonged menstru al bleeding (up to two weeks), severe bloating, anemia, headaches, and much [writermaria.com]
- Inflammation
[…] in the joints): 2 people, 40.00% Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas): 2 people, 40.00% High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 40.00% Heart Attack: 2 people, 40.00% Diabetes: 2 people, 40.00% Back Pain: 2 people, 40.00% Type 1 Diabetes: 1 person, 20.00% [ehealthme.com]
Uterine inflammation related to childbirth. Another theory suggests a link between adenomyosis and childbirth. Inflammation of the uterine lining during the postpartum period might cause a break in the normal boundary of cells that line the uterus. [mayoclinic.org]
Sporadic inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the uterus (endometriosis), or endometriosis caused by a tuberculosis infection or certain other infectious diseases may also be causes of Asherman’s syndrome. [rarediseases.org]
Uterine Disorders Symptoms Urinary problems Abdominal and Pelvic pain Improper menstrual cycle Excessive Bleeding Discomforts in dealing with routine activities especially during bending and crouching Fluid discharge Swelling and inflammation Timely intervention [ivf-clinics-india.com]
- Severe Pain
It sometimes causes no symptoms, but when it does, women can typically experience severely painful periods, and very heavy periods. [empowher.com]
Moderate to severe pain, heavy menstrual bleeding and painful intercourse are common. Fibroids may also put pressure on the bladder or rectum, causing frequent urination, or rectal pressure respectively. [pearlwomenscenter.com]
These disorders include dysmenorrhea (pain associated with menstruation), vulvodynia (unexplained chronic discomfort or pain of the vulva), and chronic pelvic pain (a persistent and severe pain occurring primarily in the lower abdomen for at least 6 months [mchb.hrsa.gov]
The most common symptom is an aching pain beginning several days before the menstrual period and increasing in severity until the period ends. Some women, however, are only in pain during ovulation, midway through the menstrual cycle. [bigcskyline.com]
Symptoms associated with this disease include (1) progressive, severe pain associated with menstruation or occurring just before it (dysmenorrhea), (2) dyspareunia (painful intercourse), (3) painful defecation, (4) slight bleeding before menstruation [britannica.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Abdominal Pain
Her subjective symptoms included lower abdominal pain and pains from the hips to both lower extremities. [longdom.org]
Symptoms of Endometriosis Endometriosis Symptoms Pain, including pelvic or lower abdominal pain and pain with menses, is the most common symptom of endometriosis. Women may also have pain with intercourse. [uclahealth.org]
Symptoms & Types Symptoms may include: Failure to start having periods at puberty (primary amenorrhea) Abdominal pain A small or no vaginal opening Infertility Diagnosis & Tests Because the outward genitals appear normal, the condition is often not diagnosed [texaschildrens.org]
[…] with menstruation Frequent urination, urgency to urinate, or rarely, the inability to urinate Constipation Pelvic pressure, "feeling full" in the lower abdomen Lower abdominal pain An increase in the size around one's waist and change in abdominal contour [gwhospital.com]
- Lower Abdominal Pain
Her subjective symptoms included lower abdominal pain and pains from the hips to both lower extremities. [longdom.org]
Symptoms of Endometriosis Endometriosis Symptoms Pain, including pelvic or lower abdominal pain and pain with menses, is the most common symptom of endometriosis. Women may also have pain with intercourse. [uclahealth.org]
[…] with menstruation Frequent urination, urgency to urinate, or rarely, the inability to urinate Constipation Pelvic pressure, "feeling full" in the lower abdomen Lower abdominal pain An increase in the size around one's waist and change in abdominal contour [gwhospital.com]
Severe lower abdominal pain that intensifies as the urinary bladder fills or empties. [cdc.gov]
There were also lower abdominal distention and pain with guarding, distending pain in the breasts, aching in the waist and anorexia. Previous gynecological examination showed secretory hyperplasia of the breasts. [what-when-how.com]
- Abdominal Mass
[…] woman with a palpable abdominal mass, pelvic pain and fever. [insightsimaging.springeropen.com]
- Severe Abdominal Pain
Three days later, she was diagnosed with missed abortion, and was transferred to our hospital with severe abdominal pain the day after the curettage. She complained of lower abdominal pain and pains from the hips to both lower extremities. [longdom.org]
- Acute Abdomen
CT is primarily employed in an emergency situation, such as in an acute abdomen caused by ovarian torsion or pelvic inflammatory disease. 3.2. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Cardiovascular
- Hypertension
The rate of hypertensive disorders among women with uterine anomalies was calculated and compared to the rate of hypertensive disorders among women without uterine anomalies (i.e., the normal pregnant population). [journals.lww.com]
Other factors include: endometrial hyperplasia, or abnormal overgrowth or thickening of the lining of the uterus obesity hypertension use of Tamoxifen to prevent or treat breast cancer radiation therapy to the pelvis a family history of uterine cancer [medicalnewstoday.com]
Hypertensive vascular disease. e. Severe metabolic disorders (diabetes, thyroid dysfunction). f. Chronic debilitating disease states. Inadequate progesterone production (corpus luteum or placenta) is a definite but probably infrequent cause. [library.med.utah.edu]
Transvaginal ultrasonography is done if women have any of the following: Risk factors for endometrial cancer (eg, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, chronic eugonadal anovulation, hirsutism, other conditions associated with prolonged [merckmanuals.com]
[…] exercise Genetics Unclear but can include inherited disorders of hemostasis Risk Factors Risk factors for endometrial cancer (which can cause AUB) Age >40 years Obesity PCOS Diabetes mellitus Nulliparity Early menarche or late menopause (>55 years of age) Hypertension [unboundmedicine.com]
Musculoskeletal
- Back Pain
If you are suffering from a menstrual disorder like severe cramps, excessive bleeding, skipped or infrequent periods, pelvic pain, low back pain, or frequent urination, uterine fibroids could be causing your symptoms. [imaginebetterhealth.org]
Pain: 2 people, 40.00% Type 1 Diabetes: 1 person, 20.00% * Approximation only. [ehealthme.com]
Symptoms include heavy or prolonged bleeding between or during menstruation, pelvic pain and/or pressure, back pain, pain during intercourse, and difficulty getting pregnant. [verywellhealth.com]
- Muscle Cramp
Side effects include weight gain, mild muscle cramps, and mild nausea. The cause of endometrial cancer is not known. Cancer occurs when the genetic structure of a cell or group of cells changes. [medicalnewstoday.com]
Neurologic
- Dizziness
Additional symptoms include agitation, insomnia, thirst with desire for cold drinks, dizziness and a flushed complexion. The tongue is red with yellow coating. The pulse is slippery and rapid. Therapeutic Principle. [what-when-how.com]
[…] from the last cycle spotting bleeding between periods Other common symptoms that can occur with DUB are: breast tenderness bloating pelvic pain or pressure If you experience any of the following severe DUB symptoms, contact your doctor immediately: dizziness [healthline.com]
Blood loss may be significant enough to cause anemia, with associated symptoms of fatigue, dizziness, and moodiness. [en.wikipedia.org]
Common side effects include stomach upset, headaches, dizziness and drowsiness. Tranexamic acid (Lysteda), although new to the United States, has been used successfully to decrease heavy menstrual bleeding in other countries for many years. [healthywomen.org]
- Vertigo
[…] differently, the most common symptoms of PMS can include any of the following: Psychological symptoms (depression, anxiety, irritability) Gastrointestinal symptoms (bloating) Fluid retention (swelling of fingers, ankles and feet) Skin problems (acne) Headache Vertigo [summahealth.org]
Urogenital
- Vaginal Bleeding
When to Call a Doctor Call a doctor if you develop heavy vaginal bleeding or if you experience vaginal bleeding between periods or after menopause. [healthcommunities.com]
Abnormal uterine bleeding Other names Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB), abnormal vaginal bleeding Specialty Gynecology Symptoms Irregular, abnormally frequent, prolonged, or excessive amounts of uterine bleeding [1] Complications Iron deficiency anemia [en.wikipedia.org]
This new text presents authoritative in-depth coverage of hysteroscopy, a quick in-office procedure for an accurate diagnosis of abnormal vaginal bleeding, uterine adhesions, foreign bodies, uterine structural defects, anatomic defects, and infertility [books.google.com]
[…] the premenopausal period N93.8 Other specified abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding N93.9 Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified ICD-9 626.0 Absence of menstruation 626.2 Excessive or frequent menstruation 626.3 Puberty bleeding 626.5 Ovulation [unboundmedicine.com]
Complications of this condition can include third trimester vaginal bleeding, severe postpartum hemorrhage, cesarean delivery, and subsequent hysterectomy. [medicalnewstoday.com]
- Amenorrhea
There are two types of amenorrhea: Types of Amenorrhea Primary amenorrhea: Menstruation does not begin at puberty. Secondary amenorrhea: Normal and regular menstrual periods which become increasingly abnormal and irregular or absent. [summahealth.org]
AUB in the order in which a clinical assessment progresses, beginning with pregnancy, then iatrogenic causes, systemic causes, pelvic or genital tract abnormalities, and finally anovulatory bleeding also called dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) and amenorrhea [connect.springerpub.com]
Amenorrhea Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation, usually for three or more menstrual cycles (secondary amenorrhea), or the lack of beginning menstruations by age 16 (primary amenorrhea). [gwdocs.com]
Abdominal pain Diagnosis & Tests Because the outward genitals appear normal, the condition is often not diagnosed until puberty, when a girl fails to begin having periods ( amenorrhea ) and visits her doctor. [texaschildrens.org]
Called amenorrhea, or the absence of menstruation, this condition is normal before puberty, after menopause and during pregnancy. There are two kinds of amenorrhea: primary and secondary. [healthywomen.org]
- Metrorrhagia
The present study is an analysis of the clinical manifestation and pathologic observations in a series of fifty-two patients with pelvic inflammatory disease of gonorrheal origin, and associated with menorrhagia, polymenorrhea, or some form of metrorrhagia [jamanetwork.com]
Metrorrhagia Metrorrhagia is bleeding between menstrual periods. Bleeding is heavy and irregular as opposed to ovulatory spotting which is light bleeding, in mid-cycle, at the time of ovulation. [encyclopedia.com]
Symptoms and Diagnosis The most frequent symptom of women with endometrial polyps is metrorrhagia (irregular, acyclic uterine bleeding), which is reported in 50 percent of symptomatic cases. Post-menstrual spotting is also common. [brighamandwomens.org]
Eliminated are terms such as menorrhagia, oligomenorrhea, metrorrhagia and dysfunctional uterine bleeding. [figo.org]
It may represent a possible endocrine dysfunction, resulting in menorrhagia or metrorrhagia. Mid-cycle bleeding may indicate a transient estrogen decline, while late-cycle bleeding may indicate progesterone deficiency. [en.wikipedia.org]
Workup
Precautions Failed medical treatment requires further workup. Consider DVT prophylaxis when treating with high-dose estrogens (2)[C]. [unboundmedicine.com]
Treatment
The most effective treatment for uterine adenomyosis is hysterectomy. Hormonal treatments similar to those used to treat endometriosis may be tried. Treatment with oral contraceptives can be tried but is usually unsuccessful. [msdmanuals.com]
Medical therapy is considered the preferred initial treatment. Conservative and uterine-preserving treatment options are used initially; however, ineffective medical treatment and certain situations need prompt surgical management. [nhp.gov.in]
Jasmine oil is both anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory so it has been used as a treatment for dermatological conditions, period pains and childbirth. Cervicitis [empowher.com]
Treatment Treatment of DUB depends on the cause of the bleeding and the age of the patient. When the underlying cause of the disorder is known, that disorder is treated. [encyclopedia.com]
Prognosis
It might have already metastasized when it is diagnosed which carries a poorer prognosis (outlook). [cancer.org]
Prognosis Response to treatment for DUB is highly individual and is not easy to predict. The outcome depends largely on the woman's medical condition and her age. [encyclopedia.com]
Keywords Uterine adenomyosis; Endometrial curettage; Abortion; DIC Introduction It is well known that Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) rapidly exacerbates systemic conditions and is associated with a poor prognosis. [longdom.org]
Early cervical cancer has an excellent prognosis. With stage I disease you have an 85-90% chance of surviving. Your chances decrease as the stage of the cancer increases. [newhorizonsmenopausecenter.com]
Prognosis. Tubal pregnancy interferes with future reproductive ability in 50% to 60%. Recurrent tubal pregnancy ranges from 7.7% to 20%. [library.med.utah.edu]
Etiology
There are 9 main categories of etiology of AUB, which are arranged according to the acronym PALM-COEIN. The components of the PALM group are structural causes that can be located visually with imaging techniques and/or histopathology. [nhp.gov.in]
Differential Diagnosis See “Etiology and Pathophysiology.” [unboundmedicine.com]
Regardless of the etiology, if the bleeding persists or is massive insufficiency of blood may ensue. [what-when-how.com]
The etiology of adenomyosis is currently unknown. [nature.com]
Etiology. Chronic PID. Tubal damage (previous surgery, endometriosis). Hormonal factors slowing ovum transport. Menstrual bleeding (unsuppressed). Tubal atony or spasm. [library.med.utah.edu]
Epidemiology
Surveillance, epidemiology, and end results analysis of 2677 cases of uterine sarcoma 1989-1999. Gynecol Oncol. 2005;93:204-8. Dinh TA, Oliva EA, Fuller AF Jr., Lee H, Goodman A. The treatment of uterine leiomyosarcoma. [rarediseases.org]
The SIGEED addresses all aspects of these disorders: pathogenesis (endometrial biology), epidemiology, diagnosis, medical and surgical* treatment, quality of life and social consequences of the disease, and complementary approaches to treatment. (*)endometriosis [eshre.eu]
Analysis conducted by the Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology and Statistics Program. [mchb.hrsa.gov]
Adenomyosis: epidemiological factors. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2006; 20: 465–477. Cirpan T, Yeniel O, Ulukus M, Ozbal A, Gundem G, Ozsener S, Mete Itil I, Zekioglu O. [biomedpharmajournal.org]
Commonly associated with anovulation Epidemiology Adolescent and perimenopausal women are affected most often. Incidence 5% of reproductive-aged women will see a doctor in any given year for AUB. [unboundmedicine.com]
Pathophysiology
[…] maximise public and European government awareness of endometriosis and endometrial disorders Mission statement The SIGEED combines a basic and a clinical focus on research and training related to endometriosis and endometrial disorders (e.g. endometrial pathophysiology [eshre.eu]
Differential Diagnosis See “Etiology and Pathophysiology.” [unboundmedicine.com]
Aetiology & Pathophysiology Adenomyosis describes the presence of endometrial tissue with the myometrium of the uterus. [teachmeobgyn.com]
The pathophysiology is largely unknown. Iatrogenic - hormones used for contraception or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or management of other conditions. [patient.info]
^ Kitawaki, J., Adenomyosis: the pathophysiology of an oestrogen-dependent disease. [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
Because they are nonspecific, uterine infections are difficult to prevent; attention to sanitation and periparturient hygiene, especially during assisted calving, may be the best defense. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
↑ 4 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Reproductive Health. Infertility. [mchb.hrsa.gov]
Prevention Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is not a preventable disorder. Resources OTHER "Menorrhagia." The Wellness Web. 〈 http://wellweb.com/INDEX/MENORRHAGIA.htm 〉. [encyclopedia.com]