Hysterectomy

SW was paged to meet with family. SW talked with nursing staff on the floor who reported Pt was advised she would need to remain in the hospital for another couple of days as they are concerned Pt has developed a PE, and potentially C-Diff. I entered the room and introduced myself to the Pt and her husband. Pt was breastfeeding the baby and appeared frustrated and became tearful. Pt explained she has been through so much and she feels as though she is not getting her questions answered by…

An ovarian cyst is a growth or swelling on or inside the ovary. It may be solid or filled with fluid. If it is solid, it is called a tumor. This can be frightening because it immediately brings cancer to mind, but tumor is just the medical term for any swelling. There are many types of ovarian cysts, namely, functional cysts, dermoid cysts, serous & mucinous cystadenomas, endometriomas, functional tumors, fibromas and brenner tumors. Conversely, the choice of ovarian cyst treatment used to treat…

Look back This week reflective analysis is based on intraoperative irrigation fluid spill on the floor during cystoscopy and hysteroscopy. Elaborate This I realize when I was in gynecology department.During vaginal hysterectomy when the surgeon was performing a cystoscopy and during myomectomy, the surgeon was performing the hysteroscopies, I found that there was a fluid spill on the floor. Both procedures, I found that spill of irrigation fluid is a common issue even if the scrub nurse…

Medical (or Healthcare) Indications: Martinez has a complicated pregnancy; the ultrasound examination showed that she has Placenta Previa; this abnormally invasive placenta is the primary cause of obstetric hemorrhage and postpartum hysterectomy, causing a significant maternal and fetal morbidity and even mortality (Radmila, Ljiljana, Uroš, Z& Tijana, 2014). That is beside, the loop of umbilicus cord was observed around the fetes neck. Therefore, the patient has a critical medical problem…

menopause. Causes This is a natural phenomenon and it is a process in which there is a gradual decline in the secretion of oestrogen and progesterone within the ovaries. But other factors can also influence the onset of menopause such as having a Hysterectomy, Chemotherapy and radiation therapy and Primary ovarian insufficiency. Perimenopause: Occurs a…

Introduction Southern Comfort is a documentary about Robert Eads, a transgender man. The film documents the final year of Robert’s life, as he was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Robert was turned down for treatment by a dozen doctors out of fear that treating such a patient would hurt their reputations or embarrass their patients. By the time Robert received treatment, the cancer was too advanced to save his life and he passed away in 1999, surrounded by his chosen family. Case History Robert…

Ovaries play a pivotal role in a women's reproductive system by making the eggs necessary for reproduction. However, like most organs in the body, ovaries can become cancerous, putting a women's life at risk. Ovarian cancer is the 5th leading cause of cancer related deaths in women ages 35-74 years with an estimated 1-2 out of every 100 women developing it at some point in their life (Torpy, 2011). Ovarian cancer is hard to detect and is often found after the cancer has metastasized to a point…

Cervical cancer is one of the leading cancers in women, particularly around women between the ages of 30-45. Cervical cancer is an abnormal growth of cells within the woman’s cervix. If left undetected or untreated, it has the potential of spreading to other parts of the body, eventually leading to death. The human papilloma virus (HPV) is the precursor to cervical cancer. HPV infects cells in the cervix and causes dysplasia that leads to cervical cancer. Picture from American Cancer Society…

abdomen to be tested. If, while the surgery is underway, it is clear that the cancer has spread, the gynecologic oncologist will remove as much of the cancer as possible. Some surgical options for this cancer include salpingo-oophorectormies, hysterectomies, lymph node dissections, omentectomies, and cytoreductive/debulking surgery. Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells by stopping the cells' ability to grow and divide. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is used to reduce the size of a tumor before…

Women suffering from heavy menstrual bleeding often find it interferes with normal activities. They must constantly monitor their sanitary protection to ensure it continues to work, and this is only one of many concerns. In addition, menorrhagia, the clinical name for abnormal menstrual bleeding, may be a sign of a serious condition. What Triggers Heavy Periods? Hormones often play a role in abnormal or heavy bleeding. Certain types of birth control impact hormone levels, as does the…