Accidental genital trauma is most commonly caused by straddle-type injuries and is usually treatable by nonoperative management, and most of the injuries have a good prognosis. When the bleeding occurred due to straddle injury in adolescent girl, experienced gynecological examination and treatment were very important. We experienced a case of straddle injury to the posterior fourchette that cau...

BACKGROUND Crowded hospital outpatient clinics and endless waiting lines that make patients feel overlooked tend to exaggerate patients' anxiety levels. In addition, fear of pain, shyness, religious and traditional thoughts, women's sexual role in society, and previous information and experience also contribute to people's anxiety levels with regard to gynecologic examination. OBJECTIVES We a...

INTRODUCTION Pericardial effusion as a complication of malignant gynecological disorders is rare. Few cases of endometrial cancer, squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix, ovarian cancer and uterine carcinosarcoma have been previously reported. We report the first case of cardiac tamponade secondary to a cervical adenocarcinoma. CASE PRESENTATION A 54-year-old Caucasian woman, without any relev...

It's natural to feel frightened when experiencing something new, especially when it involves something as personal as birth control or as private as a gynecological exam. It's great that you're seeking information about what?s involved to ease your concerns. During your appointment, the medical professional will likely ask you questions about your medical history and then conduct a physical and...

Grief and hope are two conflicting emotions that a patient recently diagnosed with cancer has to master. The real challenge for gynecologic oncologists is how to reach out. Conventional wisdom states that offering patients focus and belief when combating cancer in their lives allows them to embrace hope with greater confidence, which minimizes their grief. Three pictorial models are presented: ...

It's natural to feel frightened when experiencing something new, especially when it involves something as personal as birth control or as private as a gynecological exam. It's great that you're seeking information about what?s involved to ease your concerns. During your appointment, the medical professional will likely ask you questions about your medical history and then conduct a physical and...