4.1 pt 2 Flashcards
main cause of candida infections
Candida albicans
what color will vaginal discharge be in vulvovaginal candidiasis
white, thick curd-like
what will you see on KOH smear for candidiasis
budding yeast and pseudohyphae
ovarian cysts are also called
adnexal masses
during what age are ovarian cysts most commonly found
reproductive age
most common symptom of ovarian cysts
pelvic pain/pressure
when should you do surgery for ovarian cyst
if greater than 10 cm
implantation of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus
endometriosis
when do symptoms of endometriosis usually improve
during pregnancy and after menopause
most common site for endometriosis
ovaries
biggest risk factor for endometriosis
prolonged estrogen exposure
nulliparity
classic triad of endometriosis
cyclic premenstrual pelvic pain
dysmenorrhea
dyspareunia
initial imaging of choice for endometriosis
pelvic ultrasound
definitive diagnosis for endometriosis
laparoscopy with biopsy
endometriosis involving the ovaries large enough to be considered a tumor, usually filled with old blood appearing chocolate-covered
chocolate cyst/endometrioma
when do symptoms occur for PMS
luteal phase (1-2 weeks before menses)
when are symptoms of PMS relieved
within 2-3 days of onset of menses
benign uterine smooth muscle tumor
uterine fibroids
growth of uterine fibroids depends on what hormone
estrogen
2 risk factors for uterine fibroids
> 35
African American (5x more likely)
most uterine fibroids are asymptomatic, but if they are symptomatic, what is the most common symptom
abnormal uterine bleeding
will uterine fibroid be tender or non-tender on exam? symmetric or asymmetric?
non-tender asymmetric mobile mass
what will you see on transvaginal ultrasound for uterine fibroids
focal heterogenic hypo echoic mass or masses with shadowing
if small and asymptomatic, do you need treatment for uterine fibroids?
no just observation
surgical treatment of choice for women who wish to preserve fertility with uterine fibroid
myomectomy
definitive treatment for uterine fibroids
hysterectomy
most common benign gynecologic tumor
uterine fibroids/leiomyomas
most common type of uterine fibroid
intramural (in the wall of the uterus)
are cystic ovaries bilateral in PCOS
yes
what do people with PCOS have resistance to
insulin
what hormone do people with PCOS have too much of
androgen
describe menstruation for someone w PCOS
amenorrhea
or
oligomenorrhea
can PCOS cause infertility
yes it can
what stimulates excess ovarian androgen production in PCOS
increased LH
what causes insulin-resistant hyperinsulinism
functional ovarian hyperandrogenism
what is a symptom of increased androgen
hirsutism
Bc people with PCOS have insulin resistance, they have increased risk of developing
type 2 DM
obesity
HTN
what skin condition may you see in someone with PCOS
acanthosis nigricans
what type of criteria do you use for diagnosis of PCOS
Rotterdam criteria
how much of Rotterdam criteria must be met to be diagnosed with PCOS
2 of 3
3 Rotterdam criteria to be diagnosed with PCOS
hyperandrogegism (lab or clinical signs)
ovulatory dysfunction (amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea)
cystic ovaries on US
what will the LH:FSH ratio be in PCOS
great than or equal to 3:1
What will you see on pelvic ultrasound for PCOS
bilateral enlarged ovaries and multiple ovarian cysts with a “string of pearls” appearance
first line treatment for PCOS
lifestyle changes
mainstay of treatment for PCOS
combination oral contraceptives
Anti-androgenic agent for PCOS
Spironolactone
3rd most common gynecologic cancer
cervical cancer
most common type of cervical cancer
squamous cell carcinoma (90%)