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What is benign prostate hypertrophy? |
Enlargement of the prostate gland |
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What is the pathophysiology of BPH? |
Develops in inner part of the prostate gland, the enlargement gradually compresses the urethra eventually leading to partial or complete obstruction |
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List the Clinical manifestations of BPH |
Urinary obstruction Difficult in initiating voiding Intermittency Incomplete bladder emptying Dysuria, urgency, frequency and incontinence |
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Treatment of BPH |
Transurethral resection of prostate - surgery to remove tissue |
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What is pelvic inflammatory disease? |
Infection of the pelvic cavity that can involve Fallopian tubes and ovaries. |
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List the risk factors of pelvic inflammatory disease |
Women at increased risk of chlamydial infection <24 years Multiple sex partners |
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List clinical manifestations of pelvic inflammatory disease |
Lower abdominal pain Abnormal vaginal discharge Fever/chills |
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Define endometriosis |
Presence of normal endometrial tissue in sites outside the uterus |
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Clinical manifestations of endometriosis |
Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) Infertility Pelvic pain Dyspareunia (painful sex intercourse) Irregular bleeding |
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What is uterine prolapse? |
Uterus slips down out of the vagina |
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List clinical manifestations of uterine prolapse |
Dyspareunia Backache Heavy feeling in the pelvis Bowel or bladder problems |
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What is an ectopic pregnancy |
Fertilised ovum implanted outside the uterus (Fallopian tubes) |
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List Risk factors of ectopic pregnancy |
History of PID Prior ectopic pregnancy Use of IUD In vitro fertilisation procedures |
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Clinical manifestations of ectopic pregnancy |
Abdominal or pelvic pain Missed menses Irregular bleeding Other symptoms of pregnancy Risk of haemorrhage |
