Gynaecological Conditions

Follow the links below to find information about gynaecological conditions such as endometriosis, thrush, polycystic ovarian syndrome, pelvic floor and menstruation disorders and hysterectomy, as well as cancers of the uterus, cervix and ovaries.

Reviewed September 2011

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Title:	Adjuvant gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues for the prevention of chemotherapy induced premature ovarian failure in premenopausal women
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Chemotherapy has significantly improved the prognosis for patients with cancer and some non-cancerous conditions. This treatment, however, is associated with ovarian toxicity. Factors which may affect the risk level of chemotherapy-induced ovarian damag...
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	Antibiotics for ureaplasma in the vagina in pregnancy
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Ureaplasmas are normal flora in the vagina of many women. In some women high levels of ureaplasma in the vagina, which probably reflect the presence of infection in the uterus, may have a role in pregnancy complications, or may contribute to babies bein...
Date:	Jul 2011

Title:	Oral contraceptives for functional ovarian cysts
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Women of reproductive age usually release an egg about once a month. The ovary gets an egg from the inside of the ovary to its surface by creating a blister or fluid-filled space around the developing egg. When the blister (or cyst) reaches the surface ...
Date:	Jun 2011

Title:	Bacterial vaginosis explained
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is caused by an imbalance of the normal bacteria in the vagina. Symptoms may include a watery, white or grey discharge and vaginal odour. Bacterial vaginosis has mistakenly been called nonspecific vaginitis or gardnerella vaginitis. It is most commonly associated with sexual activity. Antibiotics can treat the infection.
Date:	Apr 2011

Title:	Reproductive system
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	The male and female reproductive systems are designed to create new life. Eggs (ova) are made in the female's ovaries, and sperm in the male's testicles. The ovaries and testicles (gonads) also make sex hormones. Common problems of the reproductive system include infertility, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), endometriosis, fibroids, painful periods, impotence and prostate problems.
Date:	Mar 2011

Title:	Medical interventions for high grade vulval intraepithelial neoplasia
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a skin condition affecting the vulval skin which if left untreated may become cancerous. Distressing symptoms include itching, burning, and soreness of the vulva or painful intercourse. There may be discolourati...
Date:	Mar 2011

Title:	Lichen sclerosus - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Lichen sclerosus is an uncommon cause of vulval itch that occurs mainly after the menopause, and can be treated with steroid creams.
Date:	Feb 2011

Title:	Irritation of the vulva
Publisher:	The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:	The vulva is the part of the female body made up of the female genitalia.
Date:	Feb 2011

Title:	Intra-venous fluids for the prevention of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a complication from some fertility medications used for controlled ovarian stimulation in women undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles. Most cases are mild, b...
Date:	Nov 2010

Title:	Vulval problems - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Vulval discomfort or pain is common and can interfere with a woman's self image and sexual function as well as cause distress.
Date:	Oct 2010

Title:	Genitourinary tuberculosis (GUTB)
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Genitourinary tuberculosis is a disease of the genitourinary system. This includes the entire urinary tract and reproductive system. Provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Date:	Sep 2010

Title:	Bacterial vaginosis
Publisher:	Queensland Health
Description:	Bacterial vaginosis is a poorly understood disease. It is associated with several changes in the vagina including: 1) less normal healthy bacteria in the vagina (especially ones called Lactobacilli); 2) the vaginal fluids, which are normally quite acidic, become less acidic; and 3) other bacteria in the vagina increase in number. These changes result in a change in the normal vaginal discharge.
Date:	Aug 2010

Title:	Coasting (withholding gonadotrophins) for preventing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a complication of using hormones to induce ovulation (the release of eggs) in IVF (in vitro fertilization). The hormones can sometimes over-stimulate the ovaries. Severe OHSS can be life threatening. One metho...
Date:	Jul 2010

Title:	Fused labia
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Usually the labia (the lips of skin on either side of the opening of the vagina) are separate, with a clear opening between them. But sometimes the labia are stuck together, leaving a smaller opening (or rarely, no opening). This is called 'fused labia', or 'labial adhesions'.
Date:	May 2010

Title:	Oestrogens for treatment or prevention of pelvic organ prolapse in postmenopausal women
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Many women suffer from pelvic organ prolapse, which is a downward descent of the vagina (front passage) and/or uterus (womb). It is more common after childbirth and after the menopause. Women may not have symptoms or they may feel bulge and/or pressur...
Date:	May 2010

Title:	Premature ovarian failure
Publisher:	The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:	In women who experience a spontaneous early menopause, this is termed premature ovarian failure (POF).
Date:	Mar 2010

Title:	Bacterial vaginosis
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	In bacterial vaginosis there is an overgrowth of some bacteria which cause problems - often an unpleasant fishy smell and discharge.
Date:	Jan 2012

Title:	Labial adhesions
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Labial adhesions, or fused labia, means that the inner lips of the external female genitals (labia minora) have stuck together. This common condition affects up to two per cent of girls aged three months to six years. In most cases, labial adhesions resolve by themselves during the onset of puberty without the need for medical treatment. Treatment may include oestrogen cream and surgery to separate the labia.
Date:	Jan 2010

Title:	Ovulation pain
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Pain and discomfort during ovulation is common and usually harmless. However, it is sometimes symptomatic of medical conditions including endometriosis. Ovulation pain is also known as mid-cycle pain and mittelschmerz (German for 'middle pain').
Date:	Jan 2010

Title:	Surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse in women
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Pelvic organs, such as the uterus, bladder or bowel, may protrude into the vagina due to weakness in the tissues that normally support them. The symptoms that they cause vary depending on the type of prolapse and include bladder, bowel and sexual proble...
Date:	Nov 2009

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