What is it?
Types of conditions Adnexal torsion
Twisting of the ovary and sometimes the fallopian tube.
Adenomyosis
Tissue from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows into the muscle wall of the uterus. This then becomes large.
Bartholin gland cysts
Mucus-filled and occur on either side of the vaginal opening. They are the most common large vaginal cysts.
Symptoms of large cysts include:
Vaginal irritation
vaginal blockage
Pain and/or difficulty in urinating
Pain during walking
Vaginal appears abnormal
Cervical Stenosis
Narrowing of the passageway through the cervix (the lower part of the uterus).
Endometriomas of the Vulva
Painful, blood-filled cysts that develop when tissue from the lining of the uterus and patches of tissues (endometrial tissue) appears in the vagina.
Cervical polyps
Common finger – like growths of non-cancerous tissue that extends into the passageway through the cervix.
Cause
Unknown
HPV (human papilloma virus,90% of cases)Cervical intra-epethelial neoplasia (pre cancer condition that causes changes in cervix)
Smoking Increased risk when women under 17 years old who have a child.
Women who have three or more children
Medication
Taking contraceptive medication greater than 10 years
Source: ResearchGate 'Adnexal torsions'
Source: Sydney Interventional Radiology 'Adenomyosis'
Source: My Health Alberta - Government of Alberta
Source: ADAM 'Endometriomas of the Vulva'
Source: MedicalFoxx.com 'Cervical Polyp'
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Symptoms
Unusual vaginal bleeding (include new bleed in menopause)?
Abdominal pain and/or are constant violently vomiting or vomiting longer than two days (one day if a child)?
Periods heavier than usual?
Bleeding between periods?
Pain and discomfort during sexual intercourse?
Vaginal discharge?
General discomfort (muscle weakness), uneasiness or ill feeling (malaise) and/or fatigue (tiredness)?
Unexplained weight loss?
Unknown lumps or swellings on any part of body ?
Complications /Information to beware of/General tips: Medical Emergency Condition
And/or do not wait, phone for an ambulance if have or develop:
Septicaemia Peritonitis Nausea and vomiting (not always)
Hugh or increase in swelling over liver and/or spleen area Hugh or increase in swelling over stomach area (not due to have eaten food or wind) Severe abdominal pain
Balance and dizziness (not always)
Bleeding through any orifice (not always)
A H.I.V test should be offered if one has this condition.
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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