Female reproductive tract Flashcards
What are benign teratomas
large cystis filled with solid substance
symptoms of endometrosis
heavy or painful periods with pelvic pain, painful sex
what is endometrial cancer
cancer of the lining of the uterus
what are cystadenomas
v large fluid filled cysts pressure effect
What can polycystic ovarian syndrome present with?
irregular periods, no periods, infertility
Symptoms of cervical cancer
abnormal discharge and bleeding
What can fibroids present with?
Heavy painful periods, pelvic pain and disension
Symptoms of cervical carcinoma
inter-menstrual or post coital bleeding
What is fibroid?
benign tumours arise from myometrium
What is cervical cancer
abnormal cells and invasion
What can ectopic pregnancy present with?
pain, unilateral lower abnormal pain plus raised HCG levels in
What do endocervical polyps present with
irregular bleeding “ spotting”
What does endometrial cancer present with?
Post menopausal bleeding and so detected early
