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  • Adolescent gynaecology - lower abdominal pain
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Adolescent_Gynaecology_Lower_Abdominal_Pain/
    and vomiting Ectopic pregnancy Abdominal/pelvic pain Missed period with subsequent vaginal bleeding Can have … torsion or ectopic pregnancy/threatened miscarriage/non-viable pregnancy (urgent) Causes requiring …. Other causes for acute abdominal pain must also be considered Obstetric emergencies (eg ectopic …
  • Abdominal pain - acute
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Abdominal_pain_-_acute/
      Ectopic pregnancy Ovarian cyst -  torsion /rupture  Testicular torsion DKA Sepsis Primary bacterial … Intussusception  Right lower quadrant Appendicitis Ectopic pregnancy Ovarian cyst -  torsion /rupture …  Intussusception Incarcerated hernia Left lower quadrant Constipation Ectopic pregnancy Ovarian cyst -  torsion …
  • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Sexually_transmitted_infections_STIs/
    Epididymo-orchitis or PID Reactive arthritis Infertility or ectopic pregnancy Investigations First pass urine … sequelae including ectopic pregnancy, infertility and chronic pelvic pain Symptoms Range from asymptomatic … of pregnancy and test where appropriate Need for emergency contraception Ongoing contraceptive needs HEEADSSS …
  • Adolescent gynaecology - heavy menstrual bleeding
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Adolescent_Gynaecology_Menorrhagia/
    Pregnancy : miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, gestational trophoblastic disease Endocrine : anovulatory cycles … causes such as pregnancy or bleeding disorder IV access Resuscitation Tranexamic acid Hormonal therapy eg …