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Crevical Mucus.......................................................................................................................................... 114
Colposcopy................................................................................................................................................ 115
Imaging Techniques in Gynecology........................................................................................................... 116
Ultrasound–113; Computed Tomography–114;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging–114; Positron Emission Tomography–115
Endometrial Sampling............................................................................................................................... 120
Culdocentesis............................................................................................................................................ 120
Endoscopy in Gynecology......................................................................................................................... 121
Laser in Gynecology.................................................................................................................................. 123
Chapter 10
Pelvic Infection
126–145
Defence of the Genital Tract...................................................................................................................... 126
Acute Pelvic Infection................................................................................................................................ 127
Chronic Pelvic Infection............................................................................................................................. 136
Genital Tuberculosis.................................................................................................................................. 137
Chapter 11
Sexually Transmitted Infections
146–159
Chapter 12
Infections of the Individual Pelvic Organs
160–177
Vulva ........................................................................................................................................................ 160
Bartholin’s Gland ...................................................................................................................................... 161
Vagina ...................................................................................................................................................... 163
Cervix........................................................................................................................................................ 167
Endometrium............................................................................................................................................. 168
Fallopian Tube........................................................................................................................................... 169
Ovary......................................................................................................................................................... 173
Parametrium.............................................................................................................................................. 173
Pelvic Abscess........................................................................................................................................... 175
Chapter 13
Dysmenorrhea and Other Disorders of Menstrual Cycles
178–184
Dysmenorrhea........................................................................................................................................... 178
Premenstrual Syndrome ........................................................................................................................... 182
Chapter 14
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
185–197
Menorrhagia.............................................................................................................................................. 185
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding ................................................................................................................. 187
Chapter 15
Displacement of the Uterus
198–226
Retroversion ............................................................................................................................................. 198
Pelvic Organ Prolapse .............................................................................................................................. 201
Chronic Inversion...................................................................................................................................... 223