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Gynecology. Postcoital bleeding (PCB) is non- menstrual vaginal bleeding that occurs during or after sexual intercourse. [1] Though some causes are with associated pain, it is typically painless and frequently associated with intermenstrual bleeding. [2][3] The bleeding can be from the uterus, cervix, vagina and other tissue or organs located ...
Menometrorrhagia. Specialty. Gynecology. Menometrorrhagia, also known as heavy irregular menstrual bleeding, is a condition in which prolonged or excessive uterine bleeding occurs irregularly and more frequently than normal. It is thus a combination of metrorrhagia (intermenstrual bleeding) and menorrhagia (heavy/prolonged menstrual bleeding).
Medically, dyspareunia is a pelvic floor dysfunction and is frequently underdiagnosed. [2] It can affect a small portion of the vulva or vagina or be felt all over the surface. Understanding the duration, location, and nature of the pain is important in identifying the causes of the pain. Numerous physical, psychological, and social or ...
Post-coital tristesse (/ t r i ˈ s t ɛ s /; PCT), also known as post-coital dysphoria (PCD), is the feeling of sadness, anxiety, agitation or aggression, after orgasm in sexual intercourse or masturbation. Its name comes from Neo-Latin postcoitalis and French tristesse, literally "sadness". Many people with PCT may exhibit strong feelings of ...
Specialty. Gynecology. Endometrioma (also called chocolate cyst) is the presence of tissue similar to, but distinct from, the endometrium in and sometimes on the ovary. It is the most common form of endometriosis. [1] Endometrioma is found in 17–44% patients with endometriosis. [2]
Hematometra. Transvaginal ultrasonography of a hematometra after childbirth, seen as a hypoechoic (darker) area within the uterine cavity. The cervix is located to the left in the image, and the fundus is located to the right. Hematometra is a medical condition involving collection or retention of blood in the uterus.
Pelvic inflammatory disease, also known as pelvic inflammatory disorder (PID), is an infection of the upper part of the female reproductive system, namely the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, and inside of the pelvis. [5][2] Often, there may be no symptoms. [1] Signs and symptoms, when present, may include lower abdominal pain, vaginal ...
Atrophic vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina as a result of tissue thinning due to low estrogen levels. [2] Symptoms may include pain with sex, vaginal itchiness or dryness, and an urge to urinate or burning with urination. [1][3] It generally does not resolve without ongoing treatment. [1]