This document is a guideline on the management of miscarriage provided by the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna. It provides information on the different types of miscarriages, their causes, and the appropriate management strategies for each type. The document also includes information on recurrent miscarriage and provides recommendations for investigations…
This document is a medical guideline for the management of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) or neoplasia. It provides information on the different types of GTD, their presentations, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options. The document also includes recommendations for follow-up and future pregnancies.
This document is a guideline for the management of ectopic pregnancy, provided by the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna. It covers various aspects of ectopic pregnancy, including risk factors, possible sites and fates of ectopic pregnancies, diagnosis, and management options such as expectant management, medical management with methotrexate, and surgical…
This document is a page from the management guidelines for pelvic endometriosis provided by the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna. It provides information on the definition, symptoms, etiology, and treatment options for pelvic endometriosis. The document discusses both medical and surgical treatments, including various drug therapies and surgical interventions. It…
This document is a guideline for the management of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). It provides information on the etiology, causative agents, clinical features, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, management, treatment, surgical management, sexual partners, and follow-up of PID. The document emphasizes the importance of early treatment to prevent long-term complications and provides recommendations for antibiotic therapy. It…
This document is a guideline for the management of women with vaginal discharge. It provides information on the common causes of vaginal discharge, including candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, gonococcal and/or chlamydial cervicitis, and T. vaginalis infection. The document describes the clinical presentation, examination findings, and diagnostic methods for each condition. It also includes a table outlining…
This document is a guideline on the management of chronic pelvic pain in women. It provides information on the definition, assessment, differential diagnoses, history taking, examination, investigations, and management of chronic pelvic pain. The document emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and effective management to improve the quality of life for women with chronic pelvic…
This document is a guide on the management of couples with fertility issues. It provides information on the main causes of infertility, factors affecting fertility, initial assessment of both the female and male partners, recommended investigations, and various treatment options including medical, surgical, and assisted reproduction techniques. The document also discusses specific conditions such as…
This document discusses the management of reproductive vaginal discharge in prepubertal girls. It covers common causes such as vulvovaginitis and foreign bodies, as well as rare causes including sexual abuse, threadworm infection, urological causes, vaginal tumors, and sexually acquired infections. The document also provides information on gynecological examination of prepubertal girls and treatment options for…
This document is a guide on post-reproductive life and menopause, provided by the University of Ruhuna’s Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. It defines menopause as the stage in a woman’s life when she stops menstruating and reaches the end of her natural reproductive life. The document discusses the symptoms associated with menopause,…
