CONTRAINDICATIONS in Gynaecography examination
CONTRAINDICATIONS
1: Acute intraperitoneal haemorrhage: This with hypotension may be accompanied by relatively normal pulse rate instead of tachycardia produced by blood loss.
Symptoms include;
Pulse rate less than 80 per min thereby initially confusing the diagnosis of internal bleeding.
2: Acute pelvic sepsis:
Signs and symptoms (when present may) Include;
a. Lower abdominal pain
b. Vaginal discharge
c. Fever
d. Burning with urination
e. Pain with sex, or irregular menstruation.
It is one of the most frequent causes of morbidity in previously healthy young women.
3. Shock: Pneumoperitoneum is contraindicated in shock, regardless of cause.
4. The transuterine route for Gynaecography is contraindicated in:
- Cervicitis
- Suspected pregnancy
- Uterine bleeding
- Tubal obstruction and
- Intact hymen.
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