The document is a lecture note on “Small for Gestational Age” by Professor Lanka Dasanayake, a Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna in Sri Lanka. The note covers the following topics: 1. Definition of Small for Gestational Age (SGA), which includes failing to achieve a specific biometry or estimated fetal weight…
The document is a lecture note on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) by Professor Lanka Dasanayake, who is a Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna in Galle, Sri Lanka. The content covers various STIs, their modes of transmission, risk factors, symptoms, investigations, and management. The STIs discussed in the…
The document is a lecture note on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) by Professor Lanka Dasanayake, a Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna in Sri Lanka. The lecture covers various aspects of PCOS, including its historical description, objectives, symptom presentation, diagnosis definitions, potential causes, metabolic and reproductive complications, infertility, and treatments. It…
The document provides information on hormonal contraception, including a range of contraceptives and their types of estrogen and progestogens. It also covers how hormonal contraception works, its failure rate, side effects, health risks, health benefits, medical eligibility criteria, drug reactions, contraindications, and specific details about combined oral contraceptive pills, progestin-only pills, injectable contraceptives, implants, intrauterine…
The document is a lecture note on Twin Pregnancy by Professor Lanka Dasanayake, a Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna in Sri Lanka. It covers various aspects related to twin pregnancies, including the types of twins (monozygotic and dizygotic), risk factors, determination of zygosity, complications for both the fetus and the…
The document is a lecture note by Professor Lanka Dasanayake from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna in Galle, Sri Lanka. The lecture focuses on third-stage complications in obstetrics and gynecology. It outlines the following complications:1. Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)2. Retained placenta3. Acute uterine inversion4. Obstetric anal sphincter…
The document is a lecture note on subfertility, focusing on the assessment and treatment of patients with fertility problems. It covers various aspects related to subfertility, including definitions, natural conception rates, primary and secondary subfertility, aetiology (both male and female factors), history taking for both males and females, examinations, early referral criteria for both males…
The document is a lecture note on Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) delivered by Professor Lanka Dasanayake from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna in Galle, Sri Lanka. The lecture covers various aspects related to PPH, including its definition, classification, causes of maternal deaths globally and in Asia, anticipation…
The document is a lecture note on Pelvic Organ Prolapse by Professor Lanka Dasanayake, a Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. The note covers various aspects of pelvic organ prolapse, including its definition, pathophysiology, risk factors, types, symptoms, examination, management, complications, prevention, and treatment. It discusses the supported pelvic…
The document is a lecture note on “Minor Disorders in Pregnancy” by Professor Lanka Dasanayake, who is a Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna in Galle, Sri Lanka. The lecture covers various minor disorders that pregnant women may experience, including those related to the digestive system, musculoskeletal system, circulatory system, nervous…
