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Today, I’ll discuss Trauma and Surgery during Pregnancy.

• Trauma during Pregnancy… OBGYN 101

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An ovarian cyst was removed during a hysterectomy

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Today, I’ll discuss the evaluation and management of adnexal masses, including ovarian cysts, endometriomas and ovarian cancer.

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Birth Control Pills

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This afternoon, I’d like to talk about how birth control pills work, so you can understand how to resolve problems when they’re not working correctly.

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One Unit of O Negative Packed Red Blood Cells

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This afternoon, I’d like to talk about obstetrical hemorrhage.

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Ultrasound scan of uterus

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Today, I’ll discuss the inherent contraction patterns of the uterus as they vary throughout the menstrual cycle and the role that may play in sperm transport, infertility, endometriosis and contraception.

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BP of 160/110 is severe pre-eclampsia

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This afternoon, I’l be discussing the obstetrical problems of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia.

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Bladder infections…how they occur, predisposing factors, and 5 preventive strategies.

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This afternoon, I’m discussing breast disorders, including pubertal changes and adolescent breast problems, supernumerary breasts and nipples, inverted nipples and nipple discharge. I’ll discuss cyclic and non-cyclic breast pain and their management. I’ll consider Paget’s disease, breast lumps, cysts, and fibroadenomas. Finally, I’ll talk about breast cancer and breast cancer detection strategies.

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This morning, I’ll explain all about how to deliver a baby.

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Today I’ll review the obstetrical symptoms of vaginal bleeding, decreased fetal movement, contractions, fluid loss, headache, and that ominous catch-all, “I just don’t feel very well.”

What these all have in common, is that they are common, usually innocent, and occasionally life-threatening. The other thing they all have in common is that they are a “today” emergency…in other words, whenever you encounter any of those symptoms, they should be evaluated today, not tomorrow or next week, or at the next prenatal visit.

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