9. Adolescent Gynaecology Flashcards
How is Adolescent Gynaecology different?
- Usually a Family Consultation
- Can be 3 Generations Present
- Sometimes just with Father
- Ethnic Minorities - Child may Speak English but Parents not
- Anxieties about Confidentiality
- Consultation often Directed at PArents
What changes occur in Adolescent Gynaecology?
- Physiological Changes
- Developing Sexuality
- Independence from Parents
- Peer Acceptance
- Descisions over the Future
How do Presentations Vary between in Adolescent Gynaecology?
- Embarrassment / Secrecy
- Identify whos problem it is
- Confusion
- May talk to Parents and Friends
Who do Adolescent Gynaecology cases often present to?
- School Nurses
- Family Planning Clinics
- G.P. / A&E
What is Gillick Competence?
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
What is Fraser Competence?
Contraceptive Advice to under 16 year old girls
What is needed in Fraser Competence?
- Mature enough to understand the advice / implications
- Girl likely to begin / continure to have sex with / without treatment
- Doctor tried to persuade girl to inform parents
- Girls health would suffer without treatment / advice
- In girls best interest to give treatment / advice
What is included in the important Gynaecological History?
- Gynaecological - Age of Menarche / Cycle / Pain
- Sexual - Sexual Activity / Contraception
- Weight Gain / Loss
- Exercise
What is included in a Gynaecological Examination?
- General Examination
- Breasts
- Gynaecological
Note - This is never done in the 1st visit
What is the Self-Staging method used?
Tanner Stages
What is Ammenorrhoea?
Absence of Menstruation
When are investigations carries out for Primary Ammenorrhoea and:
- Normal Secondary Sexual Characteristics?
- Absent Secondary Sexual Characteristics?
- 16 years old
2. 14 years old
What investigations of Primary Ammenorrhoea will occur, prior to referral to a Gynaecology Clinic?
- Blood Hormone Levels - Follicular Stimulating Hormone / Luteinizing Hormone / Prolactin / Thyroid Stimulating Hormone / Testosterone / Oestrogen
- Pelvic Ultrasound
- Progesterone Withdrawal Bleed
How is a Diagnosis of Hypogonadotrophic Hypogonadism reached?
- History / Examination - No Secondary Sexual Characteristics
- Low FHS and LH - <5 IU per L
- Diagnosis Made
How is a Diagnosis of Premature Ovarian Failure reached?
- History / Examination - No Secondary Sexual Characteristics
- High FSH (>20 IU per L) and LH (>40 IU per L)
- Hypergonadotrophic Hypogonadism Diagnosis
- Karyotype Analysis - 46, XX
- Diagnosis Made