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
Category Obstetrics Gynaecology
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.
Klaus Betke
Klaus Hermann Betke (1914–2011) was a German paediatrician and haematologist. Along with Enno Kleihauer described the the Kleihauer-Betke test
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a clinical syndrome in women resulting from infection of the usually sterile upper genital tract.
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.