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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Female genital disease | |||
| synonyms = | |||
| specialty = [[Gynecology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Pelvic pain]], [[abnormal vaginal bleeding]], [[vaginal discharge]], [[itching]], [[burning sensation]] | |||
| complications = [[Infertility]], [[chronic pelvic pain]], [[pelvic inflammatory disease]] | |||
| onset = Varies depending on the specific condition | |||
| duration = Acute or chronic | |||
| causes = [[Infections]], [[hormonal imbalances]], [[autoimmune disorders]], [[congenital abnormalities]] | |||
| risks = [[Sexually transmitted infections]], [[poor hygiene]], [[genetic predisposition]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Pelvic examination]], [[ultrasound]], [[laparoscopy]], [[biopsy]], [[blood tests]] | |||
| differential = [[Urinary tract infection]], [[endometriosis]], [[ovarian cysts]], [[vaginitis]] | |||
| prevention = [[Safe sex practices]], [[regular medical check-ups]], [[vaccination]] | |||
| treatment = [[Antibiotics]], [[hormone therapy]], [[surgery]], [[lifestyle changes]] | |||
| medication = [[Antifungals]], [[antivirals]], [[pain relievers]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies depending on the specific condition and treatment | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
}} | |||
'''Female genital disease''' refers to a range of medical conditions that affect the female reproductive system. These diseases can impact the [[vulva]], [[vagina]], [[cervix]], [[uterus]], [[fallopian tubes]], and [[ovaries]]. Female genital diseases can be caused by infections, hormonal imbalances, genetic factors, and other underlying health conditions. | '''Female genital disease''' refers to a range of medical conditions that affect the female reproductive system. These diseases can impact the [[vulva]], [[vagina]], [[cervix]], [[uterus]], [[fallopian tubes]], and [[ovaries]]. Female genital diseases can be caused by infections, hormonal imbalances, genetic factors, and other underlying health conditions. | ||
==Types of Female Genital Diseases== | ==Types of Female Genital Diseases== | ||
Female genital diseases can be broadly categorized into several types: | Female genital diseases can be broadly categorized into several types: | ||
===Infectious Diseases=== | ===Infectious Diseases=== | ||
* [[Bacterial vaginosis]]: A common bacterial infection of the vagina. | * [[Bacterial vaginosis]]: A common bacterial infection of the vagina. | ||
* [[Candidiasis]]: Also known as a yeast infection, caused by the overgrowth of [[Candida]] species. | * [[Candidiasis]]: Also known as a yeast infection, caused by the overgrowth of [[Candida]] species. | ||
* [[Sexually transmitted infections]] (STIs): Includes diseases such as [[chlamydia]], [[gonorrhea]], [[syphilis]], and [[human papillomavirus]] (HPV). | * [[Sexually transmitted infections]] (STIs): Includes diseases such as [[chlamydia]], [[gonorrhea]], [[syphilis]], and [[human papillomavirus]] (HPV). | ||
===Inflammatory Diseases=== | ===Inflammatory Diseases=== | ||
* [[Pelvic inflammatory disease]] (PID): An infection of the female reproductive organs, often caused by STIs. | * [[Pelvic inflammatory disease]] (PID): An infection of the female reproductive organs, often caused by STIs. | ||
* [[Vulvitis]]: Inflammation of the vulva. | * [[Vulvitis]]: Inflammation of the vulva. | ||
* [[Cervicitis]]: Inflammation of the cervix. | * [[Cervicitis]]: Inflammation of the cervix. | ||
===Neoplastic Diseases=== | ===Neoplastic Diseases=== | ||
* [[Cervical cancer]]: A malignant tumor of the cervix, often associated with HPV infection. | * [[Cervical cancer]]: A malignant tumor of the cervix, often associated with HPV infection. | ||
* [[Ovarian cancer]]: A malignant tumor of the ovaries. | * [[Ovarian cancer]]: A malignant tumor of the ovaries. | ||
* [[Endometrial cancer]]: Cancer of the lining of the uterus. | * [[Endometrial cancer]]: Cancer of the lining of the uterus. | ||
===Hormonal Disorders=== | ===Hormonal Disorders=== | ||
* [[Polycystic ovary syndrome]] (PCOS): A hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts. | * [[Polycystic ovary syndrome]] (PCOS): A hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts. | ||
* [[Endometriosis]]: A condition where tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside the uterus. | * [[Endometriosis]]: A condition where tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside the uterus. | ||
===Congenital Disorders=== | ===Congenital Disorders=== | ||
* [[ | * [[Müllerian agenesis]]: A congenital malformation where the [[Müllerian ducts]] fail to develop. | ||
* [[Androgen insensitivity syndrome]]: A condition affecting sexual development before birth and during puberty. | * [[Androgen insensitivity syndrome]]: A condition affecting sexual development before birth and during puberty. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
Symptoms of female genital diseases vary depending on the specific condition but may include: | Symptoms of female genital diseases vary depending on the specific condition but may include: | ||
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* Pain during intercourse | * Pain during intercourse | ||
* Itching or irritation in the genital area | * Itching or irritation in the genital area | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Diagnosis of female genital diseases typically involves: | Diagnosis of female genital diseases typically involves: | ||
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* [[Blood tests]] | * [[Blood tests]] | ||
* [[Biopsy]] | * [[Biopsy]] | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment options depend on the specific disease and may include: | Treatment options depend on the specific disease and may include: | ||
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* Hormonal therapies for hormonal disorders | * Hormonal therapies for hormonal disorders | ||
* Surgical interventions for neoplastic diseases or severe cases of endometriosis | * Surgical interventions for neoplastic diseases or severe cases of endometriosis | ||
==Prevention== | ==Prevention== | ||
Preventive measures include: | Preventive measures include: | ||
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* Vaccination against HPV | * Vaccination against HPV | ||
* Maintaining good hygiene | * Maintaining good hygiene | ||
==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
* [[Gynecology]] | * [[Gynecology]] | ||
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* [[Sexual health]] | * [[Sexual health]] | ||
* [[Obstetrics]] | * [[Obstetrics]] | ||
==Categories== | ==Categories== | ||
[[Category:Gynecology]] | [[Category:Gynecology]] | ||
[[Category:Reproductive system]] | [[Category:Reproductive system]] | ||
[[Category:Women's health]] | [[Category:Women's health]] | ||
{{Gynecology-stub}} | {{Gynecology-stub}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:59, 4 April 2025
| Female genital disease | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | Gynecology |
| Symptoms | Pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, itching, burning sensation |
| Complications | Infertility, chronic pelvic pain, pelvic inflammatory disease |
| Onset | Varies depending on the specific condition |
| Duration | Acute or chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Infections, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune disorders, congenital abnormalities |
| Risks | Sexually transmitted infections, poor hygiene, genetic predisposition |
| Diagnosis | Pelvic examination, ultrasound, laparoscopy, biopsy, blood tests |
| Differential diagnosis | Urinary tract infection, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, vaginitis |
| Prevention | Safe sex practices, regular medical check-ups, vaccination |
| Treatment | Antibiotics, hormone therapy, surgery, lifestyle changes |
| Medication | Antifungals, antivirals, pain relievers |
| Prognosis | Varies depending on the specific condition and treatment |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | N/A |
Female genital disease refers to a range of medical conditions that affect the female reproductive system. These diseases can impact the vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Female genital diseases can be caused by infections, hormonal imbalances, genetic factors, and other underlying health conditions.
Types of Female Genital Diseases[edit]
Female genital diseases can be broadly categorized into several types:
Infectious Diseases[edit]
- Bacterial vaginosis: A common bacterial infection of the vagina.
- Candidiasis: Also known as a yeast infection, caused by the overgrowth of Candida species.
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Includes diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and human papillomavirus (HPV).
Inflammatory Diseases[edit]
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): An infection of the female reproductive organs, often caused by STIs.
- Vulvitis: Inflammation of the vulva.
- Cervicitis: Inflammation of the cervix.
Neoplastic Diseases[edit]
- Cervical cancer: A malignant tumor of the cervix, often associated with HPV infection.
- Ovarian cancer: A malignant tumor of the ovaries.
- Endometrial cancer: Cancer of the lining of the uterus.
Hormonal Disorders[edit]
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts.
- Endometriosis: A condition where tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside the uterus.
Congenital Disorders[edit]
- Müllerian agenesis: A congenital malformation where the Müllerian ducts fail to develop.
- Androgen insensitivity syndrome: A condition affecting sexual development before birth and during puberty.
Symptoms[edit]
Symptoms of female genital diseases vary depending on the specific condition but may include:
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
- Pelvic pain
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Pain during intercourse
- Itching or irritation in the genital area
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of female genital diseases typically involves:
Treatment[edit]
Treatment options depend on the specific disease and may include:
- Antibiotics or antifungal medications for infections
- Hormonal therapies for hormonal disorders
- Surgical interventions for neoplastic diseases or severe cases of endometriosis
Prevention[edit]
Preventive measures include:
- Regular gynecological check-ups
- Safe sexual practices
- Vaccination against HPV
- Maintaining good hygiene
Related Pages[edit]
Categories[edit]
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