Facts About Laparotomy Surgery Laparotomy is an open operation to be carried out through the opening of the abdominal wall The most common gynecological operations performed by open surgery, removal of the uterus due to large Fibroids in the uterus or because of abdominal cancer At laparotomy one is hospitalized for 1-5 days and sick leave for 1-4 weeks, depending on what is done Laparotomy is an open operation to be carried out through the opening of the abdominal wall. The most common gynecological operations performed by open surgery, removal of the uterus because of large Fibroids in the uterus or because there is cancer in the abdomen. In some cases it is not known with certainty in advance whether […]
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Gynaecological Examinations
Facts About Gynaecological Examinations Gynecology is the study of diseases of the female genitalia. It is a medical specialty, which includes signs of disease and diseases of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina and area surrounding the vaginal opening Clearing possible disease of the female genital organs consist of a medical history, a gynecological examination and an ultrasound scan of the abdomen if necessary. Additional studies What gynaecology? Gynecology is the study of diseases of the female genitalia. It is a medical specialty, which includes signs of disease and diseases of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina and the area surrounding the vaginal opening. Diseases can be inflammations, tumors, bleeding disorders, urinary leakage and infertility. Obstetrics, the doctrine […]
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Facts About Endometriosis Endometriosis is the presence of endometrium outside the uterus. It occurs in 6-10% of women of childbearing age and disappears associated with menopause The symptoms depend on the location (the muscle layer of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, colon, urinary bladder) The most common symptoms are menstrual pain, painful intercourse and reduced fertility The pain can be reduced by both medical and surgical treatment There are frequent relapses. Therefore, the condition can be described as chronic What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissues of the same type as the lining of the uterus (endometrium) is located outside the uterus. Endometrial tissue can sit in the fallopian tubes, the ovaries, peritoneum, intestines or bladder and, […]
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Facts Acute Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Acute pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries or peritoneum Several different bacteria can cause acute pelvic inflammatory disease, the most common are chlamydia Symptoms can vary in intensity from mild discomfort to severe pain accompanied by malaise and fever Common symptoms are pain in the lower abdomen, chills, fever and yellow-green vaginal discharge Frequently occurring, but the exact frequency is not known Treated with antibiotics. Severe cases may be accompanied by damage to the fallopian tubes, leading to infertility What is acute pelvic inflammatory disease? Acute pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, or peritoneum. Several different bacteria can cause acute pelvic inflammatory disease. Symptoms […]
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The female genital tract consists of the large and small labia, clitoris, vagina, uterus, both fallopian tubes and two ovaries. In front of the front wall of the sheath is the urethra, as in the human female are 3-4 cm long, and leading to the urinary bladder, which is located in front of the uterus. Ovulation and menstrual cycle Every month egg matures in the ovaries and eggs are released and picked up by the fallopian tubes. Via tubal wandering the egg down to the uterus. If the egg has been fertilized, it attaches itself in the womb and develops gradually into a fetus. If the egg is not fertilized, there is a hormonal change which causes the lining of […]
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