Acute gynaecology Flashcards
Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy
- unilateral pain
- hypotension
- dizziness
Risk factors for ectopic pregnancy
- previous
- tubal damage
- intrauterine contraceptive device
- smoking
- infertility treatment
Investigations for ectopic pregnancy?
- HCG
- TVS = free fluid
Treatment of ectopic pregnancy
- expectant
- methotrexate
- surgical - laparoscopy
Treatment of pregnancy of unknown location
- methotrexate
Ovarian torsion usually occurs from?
- dermoid cyst > 5cm
Symptoms of ovarian torsion
- sudden severe unilateral pain
- nausea and vomiting
Investigations for ovarian torsion?
- AXR
- TVS
Post-menopausal ovarian torsion likely____
- to be malignant
- pre menopausal = less likely to be malignant
Management of ovarian torsion
- laparoscopy
- detorsion
Symptoms of cyst rupture?
- following trauma or intercourse
- hCG negative
- hypotension
Symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Lower abdo pain
- discharge
- intermenstrual bleeding
Investigations for PID?
- FBC, LFT, CRP
- Swab
Causes of PID?
- Chlamydia
- gonorrhoea
- endometritis
Management of PID?
- 14 days metronidazole and doxyclcyine
- laparoscopy?
Management of acute bleeding?
- tranexamic acid (anti-fibronlytic)
- mefenamic acid (NSAID)
- Norethisterone
Symptoms of a HSV infection
- pain
- ulceration
- discharge
- urinary retention
Treatment of HSV
- Aciclovir
Treatment of bartholin gland infection
- conservative
- antibiotics
- incision and drainage