Obstetrics and gynaecology

Preeclampsia is a possibly life threating condition woman, and the gestating fetus, can experience during pregnancy (1). It is characterized by high blood pressure and an abnormally high protein concentration present in the urine, often accompanied by serve headaches, upper abdominal pain and changes in vision. While not being the definitive hallmark of preeclampsia, high blood pressure is the most dangerous of the symptoms and can lead to multiple organ damage/failure, acute respiratory…

Agnodice of Athens as known as Agnodike, was born in the 4th century BCE Athens, Greece. The school she went to was Western philosophy which was founded by Plato in 387 BC. She had a very wealthy family born into an interest of a physician. Agnodice is known for becoming the first gynaecologists in Athens after being the first female physician in Athens. She has now become a symbolic figure for doctors in nowadays. A gynaecologist is a medical practice of the female productive systems including…

Primary nasopharyngeal adenocarcinoma is a rare malignancy, constituting only 0.026–5% of all nasopharyngeal malignant neoplasms. Nasopharyngeal adenocarcinoma has been classified by their morphological features and clinical behavior into two main subtypes: conventional /mucosal surface origin-type and salivary gland-type. The former is usually a low-grade tumor with papillary configuration, and likely originate from nasopharyngeal surface mucosa, while the latter consists of tumors such…

At first contact with a health care professional, the pregnant mother should be given information about the purpose and possible implications of the anomaly scan allowing them to make an informed choice as to whether or not to have the scan. The women should be advised of the limitations of the ultrasound scan and that the main purpose is to assess fetal growth and identify fetal anomalies (D’Addario, 2015: 85-88). If anomalies were to be found on the fetus, the patient is allowed a reproductive…

A C-section is a procedure of delieveing a baby through a surgical opening in the mothers lower stomach area, this procedure is also known as a Cesatean delivery. In the case of revieving a C-secton, women who usually get the procedure might have health issues such as past surgergery on the uterus, previous c-section, HIV infection, active genital herpes infections, or severe illness such as heart disease. A C-section is also acceptable treatment if there are problems with the baby, like…

Belinda is a 24yo, G5 P3012, who is currently 23 weeks 2 days as dated by LMP. She has not any PNC as she recently moved to Tennessee. Obtaining insurance was quite difficult and she just now came into care. She has a history of chronic back pain but does not take any medication. She has 3 prior full-term deliveries. She does remark that she has had some elevated BP’s during pregnancy previously but has not had any complications to date. Her BP is normal today at 125/84. She is planning a…

The Endocrine system is a composition of organ glands that produces hormones and uses them to regulate bodily functions such as metabolism, tissue and bone development, and sexual reproductions. The collection of glands, however, are vulnerable to certain chemicals; these chemicals are known as Endocrine disruptors, or EDs for short. EDs can mimic and manipulate glands to cause irregularities to produce tumors or cancers. To make matters worse, EDs are elusive; these chemicals are hard to take…

If you are exploring your birth control options, there are many safe and effective methods. At Comprehensive OB/GYN Health Center Inc, the board-certified doctors are committed to helping women understand their health. The full-service gynecology clinic in Hinesville, Georgia, offers everything from annual exams to family planning services. One birth control method that the professional gynecology tam at Comprehensive OB/GYN Health Center Inc. recommends is the IUD, or intrauterine device. But…

Kelsey Crooks OB Project Week 3 CLTCC-Alexandria  Index Spontaneous Abortion Umbilical Cord Compression Premature Rupture of Membranes Uterine Inversion Uterine Rupture Hematoma of Episiotomy Meconium Aspiration Syndrome Infant of a Diabetic Mother Spontaneous Abortion Define Loss of the fetus in uterus before 20 weeks of pregnancy (Spontaneous Abortion: Medline Plus) Cause. Risk Factors. According to Medline Plus: Chromosomal problems which stops fetus from fully developing Drug & alcohol…

Jillian great post. I liked the information that you found about the different disorders that can be associated with hypercoagulabity. There are two different forms of hypercoagulability states there are increased platelet function and accelerated activity of the clotting system (Mattson Porth, 2015). One example that you talked about in the post was Factor V Leiden. About 2%-5% of Caucasians carry the factor V mutation; of individuals that have recurrent DVTs the mutation percentage may be as…