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Crevical Mucus.......................................................................................................................................... 114

Colposcopy................................................................................................................................................ 115
Imaging Techniques in Gynecology........................................................................................................... 116
Ultrasound113; Computed Tomography114;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging114; Positron Emission Tomography115
Endometrial Sampling............................................................................................................................... 120
Culdocentesis............................................................................................................................................ 120
Endoscopy in Gynecology......................................................................................................................... 121
Laser in Gynecology.................................................................................................................................. 123

Chapter 10 Pelvic Infection 126145

Defence of the Genital Tract...................................................................................................................... 126

Acute Pelvic Infection................................................................................................................................ 127
Chronic Pelvic Infection............................................................................................................................. 136
Genital Tuberculosis.................................................................................................................................. 137

Chapter 11 Sexually Transmitted Infections 146159

Chapter 12 Infections of the Individual Pelvic Organs 160177

Vulva ........................................................................................................................................................ 160

Bartholins 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 178184

Dysmenorrhea........................................................................................................................................... 178
Premenstrual Syndrome ........................................................................................................................... 182

Chapter 14 Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 185197

Menorrhagia.............................................................................................................................................. 185
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding ................................................................................................................. 187

Chapter 15 Displacement of the Uterus 198226

Retroversion ............................................................................................................................................. 198

Pelvic Organ Prolapse .............................................................................................................................. 201
Chronic Inversion...................................................................................................................................... 223