Pelvic inflammatory disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a clinical syndrome in women resulting from infection of the usually sterile upper genital tract.
Category FFS
Postpartum haemorrhage
Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is an obstetrical emergency. It is a major cause of maternal morbidity, and one of the top three causes of maternal mortality
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal condition that primarily involves menstrual dysfunction / anovulation and signs of hyperandrogenism
Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes
Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes (PPROM) is the rupture of the membranes prior to 37 completed weeks gestation and prior to the onset of labour.
Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia is part of a spectrum of conditions known as the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Its exact pathophysiology is uncertain.
Septic abortion
Septic abortion typically refers to pregnancies of < 20 weeks gestation while those ≥ 20 weeks gestation with intrauterine infection are usually described as having intra-amniotic infection.
Vaginal bleeding – Miscarriage
Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy is a common problem affecting approximately 25% of all clinically diagnosed pregnancies. Of these about 50% will be due to a failed pregnancy.
Vaginal bleeding – early pregnancy
Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy is a common problem affecting approximately 25 % of all clinically diagnosed pregnancies. Of these about 50 % will be due to a failed pregnancy.
Vaginal bleeding – non pregnant
Vaginal bleeding can be thought of as pregnancy related or non-pregnancy related. Causes may be primary or abnormal uterine bleeding, or secondary genital tract bleeding
Dysmenorrhoea
Dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation) is a very common condition. Despite the psychosocial impact of this condition, women are frequently reluctant to seek proper medical help.
Eclampsia
Eclampsia can be defined as the encephalopathic complications of severe or imminent Preeclampsia toxaemia (PET). Eclampsia can occur in the ante-partum, intra-partum or immediate post-partum period.
Cord prolapse
Cord Prolapse is when the umbilical cord lies in front of or beside the presenting part in the presence of ruptured membranes.