Mastitis
Acute mastitis is usually associated with lactation and is frequently due to Staphylococcus aureus. It should be distinguished from simple “congestive mastitis” (breast engorgement).
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Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception (EC) is a method which aims to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse.
Ectopic pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy is an extrauterine pregnancy and is a potentially lethal condition due to rupture and haemorrhage
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Hyperemesis gravidarum consists of the most common cause of persistent severe nausea and vomiting before 20 weeks of pregnancy and the most common cause of hospitalization during the first half of pregnancy
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is an iatrogenic complication of ovulation induction by drug therapy.
Ovarian torsion
Ovarian torsion refers to the complete or partial rotation of the ovary on its ligamentous supports, often resulting in ischaemia. Ovarian Torsion is a true gynaecological emergency that requires urgent surgical intervention to prevent ovarian necrosis.
Pelvic pain (females)
Pelvic pain in females is a common presentation to the ED. Causes can be divided into Pregnancy related; Gynaecological and Non-gynaecological.
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Lauder Brunton
Sir Thomas Lauder Brunton (1844-1916) was a Scottish physician
Eponymous ankle and talus injuries
Eponymythology associated with signs, symptoms, investigation and management of ankle and talus injuries, fractures and conditions.
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Frank Pantridge
Frank Pantridge (1916-2004) was a Northern Irish cardiologist who created pre-hospital coronary care through the invention of the portable defibrillator