Gynecology

Chlorhexidine has found other medical appHcations, eg, in urology in preventing urinary tract infections (217), in obstetrics and gynecology (218), in controlling infection in bums and wounds (219), and in the prevention of oral disease (220). Hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine has been reported in Japan (221) but 0.05% concentration is considered to be safe. 

Frauenhaar, n, (Bot.) maidenhair, frauenhaft, a. woman-like, womanly. Frauen-heilkunde, /. gynecology, -milch, /. human milk, -spat, m. (Min.) selenite. -Spiegel, m. Venus s looking glass. 

The mode of action of metronidazole (Flagyl) is not well understood, but it is thought to disrupt DNA and protein syndiesis in susceptible organisms. This drug may be used in the treatment of serious infections, such as intraabdominal, bone, soft tissue, lower respiratory, gynecologic, and CNS infections caused by susceptible anaerobic (able to live without oxygen) microorganisms. 

The nurse informs patients being treated for gynecologic infections, such as trichomoniasis, tiiat sexual contact witii infected partners may lead to reinfection, so sexual partners must be treated concurrendy. 

Weiner CP, Mason CW, Buhimschi C, Hall G, Swaan PW, Buhimschi I. Changes in uterine GTPase activity are not consistent with changes in expression of Ga subunits of heterotrimeric G-proteins A potential mechanism for myometrial quiescence. Society of Gynecological Investigation. Los Angeles, CA, 2005. 

Golbus, M, S, "The Antenatal Diagnosis of Genetic Disorders, in "Office Gynecology," ed, R. Glass, Williams Wilkins, Baltimore, In press. 

Owing to the risk of preterm labor that is associated with gynecologic infections during pregnancy, pregnant women require follow-up objective testing for most of these infections. This includes 38... 

Uterine Fibroids Adenomyosis Endometrial polyps Gynecologic cancers Alteration of endometrium, changes in uterine contractility Alteration of endometrium, changes in uterine contractility Alteration of endometrium Various dysplastic alterations of endometrium, uterus, cervix... 

TP, a 22 year-old woman, presents to your office for a routine gynecologic examination. She entered menarche at the age of 12. Her last menstrual period was 3 months ago. Her periods are often irregular and occur about every 2 to 3 months. She has had all normal Pap smears in the past and no history of sexually transmitted infections. She is currently in a monogamous relationship with a male partner. She has had a total of four sexual partners. She is not taking oral contraceptives and does not routinely use condoms. She has never been pregnant in the past, but she plans on starting a family in the near future. As you examine the patient, you note facial and chest acne, increased facial and abdominal hair, and obesity. 

Speroff L, Fritz MA. Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility. 7th ed. Philadelphia Lippincott Williams Wilkins 2005. 

Stenchever MA, Droegemueller W, Herbst AL, Mishell DR. Abnormal uterine bleeding Ovulatory and anovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding, management of acute and chronic excessive bleeding. In Stenchever MA, ed. Comprehensive Gynecology. 4th ed. St. Louis Mosby 2001 1079-1097. 

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