Gynecologic Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Disorders of vulva and vagina are mostly…
A
- inflammatory
- malignancy uncommon
2
Q
vulvitis?
A
- inflammation of external female genitalia
- contact irritation, allergic reaction, infection, trauma
3
Q
vaginitis?
A
- inflammation of vaginal canal–> results in production of vaginal discharge (leukorrhea)
- bac, fungi, parasitic
- often with diabetes, systemic antibiotic therapy
4
Q
- acts as barrier to ingress of air and microflora into the uterus
- allows escape of menstrual flow and capable of dilating to accommodate childbirth
A
cervic
