Know About Uterine Fibroids By Dr Ariana Martins Sep 26‚ 2015 Uterine fibroids are tumors commonly found in the uterus of a woman. Most women having uterine fibroids are not even aware of the same and can carry on with their daily routine without feeling any kind of pain or discomfort. However‚ it can be daunting for some when they find out about the presence of these fibroids in the uterus especially if you are trying to conceive a child. Those diagnosed with having uterine fibroids should not be
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mid-piece contains structures that provide the energy the tail needs to swim (Rathus‚ S. A.‚ Nevid‚ J.S.‚ and Fichner-Rathus‚ L.‚ 2005). Within minutes the sperm make the journey towards the egg. They pass from the vagina‚ through the cervix‚ into the uterus‚ and then the fallopian tube where the egg is waiting. Only one sperm can penetrate the egg‚ once it does a secretion hardens the outer layer of the egg making it impossible for other sperm to
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Hysterectomy What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure whereby the uterus (womb) is removed. Hysterectomy is the most common non-obstetrical procedure of women in the United States. Why is a hysterectomy performed? The most common reason hysterectomy is performed is for uterine fibroids The next most common reasons are abnormal uterine bleeding‚ endometriosis‚ and uterine prolapse (including pelvic relaxation). Only 10% of hysterectomy is performed for cancer. This article
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benign tumor that affect 70%-80% of women. Uterine fibroids are round or semi-round growths of smooth muscle of the myometrium and fibrous tissue. The growths can be located in the uterine cavity‚ uterine wall‚ or on the surface of the uterus into the abdominal cavity. Also‚ fibroids can occur as a single tumor or in clusters. They can vary in size and usually grow slowly over years. Uterine fibroids are stimulated by oestrogen and are estrogen and progesterone sensitive.
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uterine tone Overdistention of the uterus (multiple gestation‚ polyhydramnios‚ macrosomia‚ fibroid tumors‚ distention with clots)‚ bladder distention‚ grand multiparity‚ uterine trauma (forceps vacuum‚ c-section‚ cervical biopsy)‚ bottle feeding‚ length of labor (precipitous or prolonged)‚ Hx of PPH‚ medications (anesthesia‚ recent tocolysis‚ magnesium sulfate‚ induction greater than 15 hours)‚ abruptio placenta‚ placenta previa‚ infection‚ inversion of uterus‚ placenta accrete - increta - percreta
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Tarleton State University Nursing 3302 Diana Kunce-Collins RNC-MNN January 24‚ 2015 Labor and Delivery Pathophysiology Definition: The physiologic process during which the fetus‚ membranes‚ umbilical cord‚ and placenta are expelled from the uterus. (Medscape 2014) Etiology: According to research‚ the exact cause of labor has yet to be discovered. Labor normally starts when the fetus is mature enough to adjust easily to extra uterine life but before it grows so large that vaginal birth is
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progesterone (pro-ges′tĕ-rōn). The accessory ducts (uterine tubes‚ uterus‚ and vagina) transport or otherwise serve the needs of the reproductive cells and a developing fetus. As illustrated in Figure 27.11‚ the ovaries and duct system‚ collectively known as the internal genitalia‚ are mostly located in the pelvic cavity. The female’s accessory ducts‚ from the vicinity of the ovary to the body exterior‚ are the uterine tubes‚ the uterus‚ and the vagina. The external sex organs of females are referred
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CASE STUDY OF INTRAUTERINE FETAL DEMISE MA. ARNIE PULGA‚ RN BY: GROUP 25 ESPINOSA‚ MARIFE S. FACUN‚ SHALLIE MAE E. FERNANDO‚ MONIKA V. GORIOSO‚ GERMAIN B. Biographical data Name: Mrs. C. B Status: Widow Birthday: 05/05/1968 Birthplace: Bacolod Religion: Catholic Admitting diagnosis: Intrauterine Fetal Demise 39 weeks AOG G5P4 (4014) Attending Physician: Dr. Isabel Hayag Operation procedure: NSD with Mer (3) Final Diagnosis: Intrauterine Fetal
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The Four Stages of Labor There are four stages of labor. First Stage of Labor Thinning (effacement) and opening (dilation) of the cervix During the first stage of labor‚ contractions help your cervix to thin and begin to open. This is called effacement and dilation. As your cervix dilates‚ your health care provider will measure the opening in centimeters. One centimeter is a little less than half an inch. During this stage‚ your cervix will widen to about 10 centimeters. This first stage of labor
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of lining and structure of uterus. The evaluation of cervix‚ endocervical canal‚ uterine cavity and other structures plays a significant role in the management of infertility. A thin view tool‚ telescope like instrument‚ called Hysteroscope is used for the procedure. The Hysteroscope has a light camera attached with it‚ which is used to see and analyse the structure and lining‚ endometrium clinically‚ on the screen. This analysis is essential to know the problem in uterus which may prevent the woman
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