Gyne / Male Emergencies

Question 1

Ectopic pregnancy

Answer 1

Fertilized oocyte is implanted somewhere outside of the uterus.
Signs and symptoms: abdominal pain localized to one side, vaginal bleeding usually begins after pain

Question 2

Ruptured ovarian cyst

Answer 2

Lower sharp abdominal pain and distension and tenderness, dizziness, weakness, syncopal episode

Question 3

Endometriosis vs endometritis

Answer 3

Endometriosis: lining of uterus grows outside the uterus commonly on the ovaries
Endometritis: inflammation on the endometrium, common cause of infection after childbirth

Question 4

Testicular torsion

Answer 4

Rotation of one or both testicles twisting the spermatic cord causing sudden severe pain and swelling