Aura is a perceptual disturbance experienced by some patients with migraines or seizures, before either begin. Sx Perception of a strange light Unpleasant smell Confusing thoughts or experiences Auras vary by individual experience, some people...

Pelvic exam is a physical exam of the female pelvic organs. Method External examination, including: Examination and palpate the vulva, perianal area, vaginal canal, for erythema, swelling, excoriation, rash, lesions, masses, trauma Examine for...

Fever (aka pyrexia) is an elevated body temperature above the normal range of 37 ± 0.5°C, i.e. >37.5°C. [faq]I know fever means you're hot, but what does hot mean? Normal temperature is 0.5°C...

Childbirth is the expulsion of newborn(s) from a woman's uterus, following a period of pregnancy. Full term is when childbirth usually occurs, about 39-40 weeks after conception. Early term is just...

Maternal death is death of a woman whilst pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration, site, cause (aggravation, Mx), but not from accidental or...

Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) occurs in a developing fetus of a pregnant woman who has contracted rubella, usually in the 1st trimester. Pathophysiology Molecular basis for the causation of CRS isn't yet...

Prenatal diagnosis and screening is the testing for diseases or conditions in a fetus or embryo before it is before. Purpose It aims to detect birth defects e.g. neural tube defects, Down...

Menstruation (aka period, monthly) is the periodic discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the endometrium (i.e. inner lining of the uterus) through the vagina. [faq]What's menstruation? It's where a woman bleeds periodically,...

Meningitis (from Greek "mening" meaning "membrane", and "itis" meaning "inflammation") is acute inflammation of the meninges (i.e. protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord). [faq]What is meningitis? Inflammation of the meninges. What...

Testicular pain (aka scrotal pain) is when part or all of either 1 or both testicles hurt. Pain in the scrotum is also often included. It may be either acute,...