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Are there abnormalities on pelvic examination? A tubo-ovarian mass on pelvic examination should suggest salpingo-oophoritis, endometriosis with a chocolate cyst, or ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Is there a pelvic mass? The presence of a pelvic mass would suggest salpingo-oophoritis, ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, uterine fibroid, or an ovarian tumor that is twisting on its pedicle.
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Is there abdominal pain? The presence of abdominal pain suggests PID, ectopic pregnancy, and endometriosis, among other things. It should also suggest pelvic ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Dysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, is one of the most common gynecologic complaints. It is divided into two broad categories: Primary dysmenorrhea refers to severe uterine cramping during ovulatory menses and in the... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Pelvic masses are most common in women, but they do occur in men. Obvious causes, such as bladder distension and pregnancy, must be ruled out prior to a full workup. Malignancy must be considered in all... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Pelvic pain is a common primary care complaint that should be distinguished as acute (<6 months) versus chronic (>6 months), and cyclic, noncyclic, or pregnancy-related. Gynecologic,>... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Visualizing the parts of the female reproductive system (see figure below), one can systematically formulate a differential diagnosis of this common malady.
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... Visualizing the anatomy of the pelvic area is the key to forming a list of the causes of pelvic pain. Starting at the skin and working inward, we have the muscles and fascia, bladder
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... A mass in the pelvis is usually (but not always) a neoplasm. Is there a quick way to recall all the various causes while examining the pelvis? Anatomy is the key. Apply the mnemonic MINT to develop a
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... Dysmenorrhea — painful menstruation — affects more than 50% of menstruating women; in fact, it's the leading cause of lost time from school and work among women of childbearing age. Dysmenorrhea may involve sharp,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Dysmenorrhea — painful menstruation — is the most common gynecologic complaint and a leading cause of absenteeism from school (affecting 10% of high school girls each month) and work (causing about 140... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Dysmenorrhea—painful menstruation—affects more than 50% of menstruating women; in fact, it’s the leading cause of lost time from school and work among women of childbearing age. Dysmenorrhea may involve sharp,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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Dysmenorrhea
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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Approach Dysmenorrhea can be defined as a complaint of pain experienced during or immediately before menstruation. Up to 90% of women experience this symptom for some part in... History (2) ... Physical examination ... Laboratory testing (3) ... Diagnostic assessment (1)
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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Approach A woman has an approximate 5% chance of having chronic pelvic pain in her lifetime (1). It is defined as an episodic or continuous pain that persists for 6 months or longer,... History ... Physical examination ... Testing (3) ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Differential Overview
Abdominal Mass
❑ Liver enlargement
❑ Spleen enlargement ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings
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... Dysmenorrhea—painful menstruation—affects more than 50% of menstruating women; in fact, it's the leading cause of lost time from school and work among women of childbearing age. Dysmenorrhea may involve sharp,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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Visualizing the parts of the female reproductive system (see figure),
one can systematically formulate a differential diagnosis of this common
malady. At the ... Pictures
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Visualizing the anatomy of the pelvic area is the key to forming a list
of the causes of pelvic pain. Starting at the skin and working inward, we
have the muscles and... Pictures
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...
A mass in the pelvis is usually (but not always) a neoplasm. Is there a
quick way to recall all the various causes while examining the pelvis?
Anatomy
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