3.5.2 Treatment of Female Reproductive Disorders Flashcards
What are the characteristics of premature puberty?
Puberty or thelarche before the age of 7 (causasian) or 6 (African American)
After age 6 or 7 if: Rapid progression of puberty. CNS findings or progression impacting emotional health of girl or family
What are some genetic mutations that could cause premature ovarian failure?
What are the characteristics of Hypergonadotropic Amenorrhea?
Elevated FSH
Premature ovarian failure
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Is precocious puberty more common in girls or boys?
Girls
How can hormonal therapy be used to treat sexual dysfunction?
How would you treat a patient with central precocious puberty?
Use of depot GnRH agonist will result in regression or cessation of pubertal development
Early initiation will preserve growth
Many recommend cessation of treatment around age 11
What is important about androgen therapy for HSDD?
Describe the increase in sexual inactivity with age
What Tanner stage corresponds with the onset of menses?
Tanner stage 3
What are some treatment options for sexual pain disorders?
Pelvic floor physical therapy
Botox to overdevelop pelvic floor muscles
Dilator therapy
Lube
What is primary amenorrhea?
No menses with or without the appearance of other features of puberty
What is progressing precocoious puberty?
Progression between tanner stages w/in 3-6 months
Accelerated growth velocity
Advanced bone age
Falling off growth curve
What are some possible etiologies of Sexual arounsal disorder?
Menopause, surg, diaabeeeetus, neurologic disease, psychological, vascular
What is hypogonadotropic?
Hypothalamic (or pituitary) amenorrhea
Can be related to Anorexia, stress or exercise
What are some possible CNS findings in a patient with a pubertal disorder?
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What is Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD)?
Persistent or recurring inability to attain or maintain sufficient sexual excitement - decreased lubrication or labial sensation