Hematocolpos (Noun)
Meaning
Accumulation of menstrual blood in the vagina (usually due to an imperforate hymen).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with hematocolpos, a condition where menstrual blood accumulates in the vagina due to an imperforate hymen.
- Hematocolpos can cause severe abdominal pain, pelvic pressure, and urinary retention if left untreated.
- The doctor performed a hymenectomy to relieve the hematocolpos and allow for normal menstrual flow.
- In some cases, hematocolpos can lead to complications such as infection, abscess formation, and infertility if not properly managed.
- Symptoms of hematocolpos may include amenorrhea, cyclic pelvic pain, and a palpable pelvic mass.