9. Adolescent Gynaecology Flashcards

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How is Adolescent Gynaecology different?

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  1. Usually a Family Consultation
  2. Can be 3 Generations Present
  3. Sometimes just with Father
  4. Ethnic Minorities - Child may Speak English but Parents not
  5. Anxieties about Confidentiality
  6. Consultation often Directed at PArents
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What changes occur in Adolescent Gynaecology?

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  1. Physiological Changes
  2. Developing Sexuality
  3. Independence from Parents
  4. Peer Acceptance
  5. Descisions over the Future
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How do Presentations Vary between in Adolescent Gynaecology?

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  1. Embarrassment / Secrecy
  2. Identify whos problem it is
  3. Confusion
  4. May talk to Parents and Friends
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Who do Adolescent Gynaecology cases often present to?

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  1. School Nurses
  2. Family Planning Clinics
  3. G.P. / A&E
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What is Gillick Competence?

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A Child younger than 16 can give / withhold consent if a doctor feels she fully understands what is involves in an intervention
Note - In certain situations parents can override the girls wishes

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What is Fraser Competence?

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Contraceptive Advice to under 16 year old girls

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What is needed in Fraser Competence?

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  1. Mature enough to understand the advice / implications
  2. Girl likely to begin / continure to have sex with / without treatment
  3. Doctor tried to persuade girl to inform parents
  4. Girls health would suffer without treatment / advice
  5. In girls best interest to give treatment / advice
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What is included in the important Gynaecological History?

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  1. Gynaecological - Age of Menarche / Cycle / Pain
  2. Sexual - Sexual Activity / Contraception
  3. Weight Gain / Loss
  4. Exercise
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What is included in a Gynaecological Examination?

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  1. General Examination
  2. Breasts
  3. Gynaecological
    Note - This is never done in the 1st visit
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What is the Self-Staging method used?

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Tanner Stages

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What is Ammenorrhoea?

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Absence of Menstruation

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When are investigations carries out for Primary Ammenorrhoea and:

  1. Normal Secondary Sexual Characteristics?
  2. Absent Secondary Sexual Characteristics?
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  1. 16 years old

2. 14 years old

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What investigations of Primary Ammenorrhoea will occur, prior to referral to a Gynaecology Clinic?

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  1. Blood Hormone Levels - Follicular Stimulating Hormone / Luteinizing Hormone / Prolactin / Thyroid Stimulating Hormone / Testosterone / Oestrogen
  2. Pelvic Ultrasound
  3. Progesterone Withdrawal Bleed
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How is a Diagnosis of Hypogonadotrophic Hypogonadism reached?

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  1. History / Examination - No Secondary Sexual Characteristics
  2. Low FHS and LH - <5 IU per L
  3. Diagnosis Made
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How is a Diagnosis of Premature Ovarian Failure reached?

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  1. History / Examination - No Secondary Sexual Characteristics
  2. High FSH (>20 IU per L) and LH (>40 IU per L)
  3. Hypergonadotrophic Hypogonadism Diagnosis
  4. Karyotype Analysis - 46, XX
  5. Diagnosis Made
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How is a Diagnosis of Turners Syndrome made?

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  1. History / Examination - No Secondary Sexual Characteristics
  2. High FHS (>20 IU per L) and LH (>40 IU per L)
  3. Hypergonadotrophic Hypogonadism Diagnosis
  4. Karyotype Analysis - 45, XO
  5. Diagnosis Made
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How is a Diagnosis of Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome made?

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  1. History / Examination - Secondary Sexual Characteristics
  2. Ultrasound of Uterus - Uterus Absent / Abnormal
  3. Karyotype Analysis - 46, XY
  4. Diagnosis Made
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How is a Diagnosis of Mullerian Agenesis made?

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  1. History / Examination - Secondary Sexual Characteristics
  2. Ultrasound of Uterus - Uterus Absent / Abnormal
  3. Karyotype Analysis - 46, XX
  4. Diagnosis Made
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When should Evaluation for Secondary Ammenorrhoea take place?

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  1. History / Examination - Secondary Sexual Characteristics
  2. Ultrasound of Uterus - Uterus Present / Normal
  3. No Outflow Obstruction
  4. Tests for Secondary Ammenorrhoea performed
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How is a Diagnosis of Imperforate Hymen (or Transverse Vaginal Septum) made?

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  1. History / Examination - Secondary Sexual Characteristics
  2. Ultrasound of Uterus - Uterus Present / Normal
  3. Outflow Obstruction
  4. Diagnosis made
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What happens in Puberty Induction?

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  1. Gradual Build up of Oestrogen
  2. Effects on Breast Development
  3. Add Progesterone - once Max. Height, At least 20mg of Oestrogen Dose
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How do / are Polycystic Ovaries:

  1. Present?
  2. Diagnosed?
  3. Treated?
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  1. Switch between Hypothalamic and PCOS
  2. Diagnose with FSH:LH and Ultrasound
  3. Weight reduction / Lifestyle Changes / Oral Contraceptive Pill
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What can cause Bleeding Disorders in Adolescent Gynaecology?

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  1. Anovulation - Majority
  2. Pregnancy Complications
  3. Bleeding Disorders - Von Williebrands / Platelet Defects / Leukaemia
    Note - Be aware of other Factors - Sexual Abuse / Bullying / Trauma
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What is the treatment of Menorrhagia?

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  1. Reassure / Talk to Girls Directly
  2. Medication:
  3. a) Progesterone Only Pill / Compined Oral Contraceptive Pill / Mirena
  4. b) Tranexamic / Mefenamic Acid
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What is the Pathology of Cysts?

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  1. Small Cysts are often Functional / Dermoids
  2. Gravity allows them to drop to the Lowest Pelvic Point
  3. Can then Tort / Turn Gangrenous / Rupture
    Note - Often Subacute History - Tender on 1 side of the Pelvis and Mass may be felt
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What is the most common age, in Adolescent Gynaecology, to present with Vulvovaginitis?

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2-7 years old

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What is the cause of Vulvovaginitis?

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Labial Adhesions - C. Labial Aggulutination (Adhesion of the Labia Minora in the Midline)

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What is the management of C. Labial Aggulutination?

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  1. If asymptomatic - Improved Hygiene

2. Difficulty Urinating - Lubrication / Topical Oestrogen / Surgical Separation

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What can cause Pathological Mucoid Discharge in Infants?

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  1. Infections with Organisms
  2. Haemolytic Stroptococcal Vaginitis
  3. Monial Vaginitis
  4. Foreign Body
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How is Pathological Mucoid Discharge in Infants managed?

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  1. Culture to identify Causative Organism
  2. Urinalysis to rule out Cystitis
  3. Review Proper Hygiene
  4. Perianal Examination with Transparent Tape (Pinworms)
  5. Examination (under anaesthesia) for Foreign Body