Hematocolpos
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Hematocolpos is a medical condition in which the vagina fills with menstrual blood. It is often caused by the combination of menstruation with an imperforate hymen.[1][2] It is sometimes seen in Robinow syndrome, uterus didelphys, or other vaginal anomalies.
A related disorder is hematometra, where the uterus fills with menstrual blood.[3] It presents after puberty as primary amenorrhoea, recurrent pelvic pain with a pelvic mass. This can be caused by a congenital stenosis of the cervix, or by a complication of a surgical treatment.[4] Mucometrocolpos is the accumulation of mucous secretions behind an imperforate hymen.[5][6] Mucometrocolpos can sometimes cause abdominal distention.[7][8][9][10]
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
- On and off lower abdominal pain lasting more than a week [11]
- Pain with cramping, with episodes of worse pain in between[11]
- Vomiting without blood or bile [11]
- Abdominal bloating and distention [11]
- Constipation and changes in urine output [11]
- Tender breasts [11]
- Vaginal bleeding or discharge [11]
Causes[edit | edit source]
There can be four possible causes of hematocolpos[12]
Treatment[edit | edit source]
It is generally treated surgically, with a hymenotomy or other surgery to remove any tissue that blocks the menstrual flow.
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- ↑ "Most common cause of hematocolpos (LQ)A cervical atresiaB vaginal atresiaC transverse vaginal septumD imperforate hymen - Flash cards Miscellaneous - Dr. Bhatia Medical Coaching Institute Pvt. Ltd. - Dr Bhatia Medical Coaching Institute". GradeStack Courses. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
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