Cervical Dysplasia and Carcinoma Neoplasia is an abnormal growth of cells Dysplasia is an abnormal development typically with an excess of immature cells Cervical dysplasia and carcinoma have been linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) Risk factors Sexual activity increases risk … [Read more...] about S2 E009 A Review of Cervical and Vaginal Disorders for the PANCE and PANRE
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S2 E008 The Menstrual Cycle for the PANCE and PANRE
Menstrual cycle Follicular phase Day one of the cycle begins with menses Estrogen increases causing the uterine lining to thicken Follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) increases, stimulating the follicles On day two or three of the cycle one follicle in the ovary becomes dominant … [Read more...] about S2 E008 The Menstrual Cycle for the PANCE and PANRE
S2 E007 Preterm Labor, Labor, Delivery & Postpartum problems for the PANCE and PANRE
Preterm Labor Labor is the the presence of uterine contractions which are strong and frequent enough to expel the products of conception from the uterus. Preterm labor is labor which occurs between 20 and 37 weeks. This is the leading cause of neonatal mortality in the United States. Risk … [Read more...] about S2 E007 Preterm Labor, Labor, Delivery & Postpartum problems for the PANCE and PANRE
S2 E006 Third Trimester Bleeding & ID During Pregnancy for the PANCE and PANRE
Third Trimester Bleeding Placenta previa This is when the placenta has implanted over the cervical os. Previa comes comes from the Latin word praevia meaning “go before.” This can be either partial or complete. Do not do a digital exam on a patient with 3rd trimester bleeding. Risk factors … [Read more...] about S2 E006 Third Trimester Bleeding & ID During Pregnancy for the PANCE and PANRE
S2 E005: Rh Incompatibility and Eclampsia
Rh Incompatibility Mother is Rh (-) and baby is Rh (+). Mother has potential to create anti Rh (+) antibodies. RBC’s do not cross the placenta, but IgG antibodies do. There must be a traumatic event when the fetus’s blood comes in contact with the mother’s blood to trigger antibody … [Read more...] about S2 E005: Rh Incompatibility and Eclampsia
