Can Pelvic or uterine adhesions cause infertility?
Pelvic adhesions, sometimes referred to as “scar tissue”, are a common cause of both infertility and pelvic pain. Pelvic adhesions can occur as a result of a variety of different conditions including endometriosis, pelvic infection, and previous abdominal or pelvic surgery. It is well known that pelvic adhesions develop over 90% of the time following …
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COVID vaccine in women healthcare
Who should be vaccinated first? As with all COVID-19 vaccines, health workers at high risk of exposure and older people should be prioritized for vaccination. As more vaccine becomes available, additional priority groups should be vaccinated, with attention to people disproportionately affected by COVID-19 or who face health inequities. Who else can take the vaccine? …
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ecurrent miscarriage or recurrent Pregnancy loss
Spontaneous pregnancy loss is a surprisingly common occurrence, with approximately 15% of all clinically recognized pregnancies resulting in pregnancy failure. Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) has been inconsistently defined. When defined as 3 consecutive pregnancy losses prior to 20 weeks from the last menstrual period, it affects approximately 1% to 2% of women. This review highlights …
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Abnormalities in uterus or reproductive organs
An understanding of congenital anomalies as they are encountered in clinical practice is greatly enhanced by not only a knowledge of normal embryology and the mechanism of formation of normal infants, but also an insight into the processes that result in the development of anomalies. An awareness of malformations and a systematic examination and appraisal …
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Diagnostic Laparoscopy for infertility
Laparoscopy overview • Laparoscopy for infertility is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a telescope-like instrument (laparoscope) with light and small camera allows the surgeon to examine the pelvic anatomy for causes of female infertility. • Laparoscopy can be diagnostic, assessing for causes of infertility in the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. • An …
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Blocked fallopian tubes
Blocked fallopian tubes are one possible cause of female infertility. There are usually no symptoms, but there are some risk factors that can increase the chance of developing the condition. The medical term for a blocked fallopian tube is tubal occlusion. The fallopian tubes are muscular tubes that are lined with delicate hair-like structures. These …
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Vaccination in pregnancy
Immunization during pregnancy is a simple and effective way to protect the mother and child from certain infections. The immunological changes occur during pregnancy which may be responsible for the susceptibility of certain infectious diseases that increases the risk of more serious outcomes. Vaccination of pregnant women can protect to mother against vaccine-preventable infections, and …
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Abnormal blood pressure in pregnancy
Blood pressure and pregnancy During pregnancy, your body goes through numerous physical changes to accommodate fetal growth and development. Throughout these nine months, it’s ideal to have a normal blood pressure reading. Your blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Every time your heart beats, it pumps …
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Urinary Tract infections in females
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection from microbes. These are organisms that are too small to be seen without a microscope. Most UTIs are caused by bacteria, but some are caused by fungi and in rare cases by viruses. UTIs are among the most common infections in humans. A UTI can happen anywhere …
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Irregular periods in teenagers
Irregular periods are very common, especially in a girl’s first few years of getting her period. What Are Regular Periods? Most girls get their first period between the ages of 10 and 15, but some get it earlier and some later. The first period is known as menarche. A girl’s monthly cycle is the number …
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