Abnormal uterine bleeding Flashcards
Classic symptoms of polyp x2
Intermenstrual bleeding
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Differential diagnosis for polyp x4
Endocervical polyp
Condylomata acuminata
Fibrinoid carcinoma
Granulation tissue
USS findings of adenomyosis x3
Bulky uterus
Heterogenous myometrium
Asymmetric thickness
Management of adenomyosis and leiomyoma x3
NSAIDs
Hormonal contraception
Hysterectomy
True or false. Leiomyoma causes changes in bowel and bladder habits
True
4 types of a leiomyoma
Subserosal
Submucosal
Intramural
Pedunculated
Causes of excess estrogen exposure x4
PCOS
Obesity
Early menarche
Late menopause
USS feature of endometrial hyperplasia
Endometrial thickness of 4mm+
Structural causes of AUB x4
Polyp
Adenomyosis
Leiomyoma
Malignancy/hyperplasia
Non structural causes of AUB x5
Coagulopathy
Ovulatory dysfunction
Endometrial
Iatrogenic
Not yet classified
Pathophysiology of von Willebrand disease x2
Von Willebrand disease
1. Decreased platelet adhesion in primary hemostasis > increased BT
2. Decreased clotting factor 8 activity in secondary hemostasis > Increased aPTT
2 points in history suggestive of coagulopathy
Hx of bleeding with dental procedures
Fam hx of heavy menses
Define metrorrhagia
Bleeding between periods
Periods more frequent than normal
Endocrine disorders associated with ovarian dysfunction x5
PCOS
Perimenopause
Hyperprolactinemia
Thyroid dysfunction
Hypothalamic hypogonadism
Iatrogenic causes of abnormal uterine bleeding x5
Hormonal therapy
Intrauterine devices
Tricyclic antidepressants
Anticoagulants
Corticosteroids