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Obstructive anomalies of the female reproductive tract
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Abstract:
Obstructive anomalies of the female reproductive tract preclude the outflow of menstruation and may allow the collection of blood in the uterus and/or vagina and increase the likelihood of retrograde flow. These conditions occur in young women and may result in pelvic masses, endometriosis and/or pain. In addition, the long-term sequelae of endometriosis may influence fertility. Pediatricians, primary care physicians and gynecologists need to maintain a high index of suspicion in order to aggressively diagnose these congenital anomalies in young adolescents. In order to maintain this vigilance and assist in maintaining future fertility, it is important to review the embryologic sources of these anomalies, understand the modes of diagnosis and recognize the treatment options currently available.
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