AUB + Pelvic Pain Flashcards
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smooth, deep, fragile, bright red polyps that often bleed after sex
endocervical polyps
connective, glandular or muscular tissue polyps that are usually asymptomatic and rarely cancerous
endometrial polyps
small areas of endometrium within the myometrium that occur in multiparous women over age 40 usually with a history of miscarriage, curettage, resection, C/S, Tamoxifen use
adenomyosis
submucosal (usually bleed) or fibroids (usually asymptomatic) that are benign tumors of the endometrium that is the leading cause for hysterectomy most common benign pelvic tumor
Leiomyoma
rare in reproductive age women w/o PCOS and normal BMI
malignancy or hyperplasia
consider this when AUB occurs in African American women or PCOS
malignancy or hyperplasia
most common symptom of endometrial malignancy/hyperplasia
AUB/ postmenopausal bleeding
hormone imbalance that causes anovulatory bleeding, amenorrhea, or oligomenorrhea
ovulatory dysfunction
Causes of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: PCOS pituitary tumors (prolactinomas) thyroid dx associated w/ excessive exercise minimal body fat
ovulatory dysfunction
Categories of ___________:
Amenorrhea
Anovulatory
Ovulatory
ovulatory dysfunction
type of AUB that is typically predictable cyclical w/ heavy bleeding but may involve intermenstrual or prolonged bleeding
endometrial
diagnosis of exclusion in which ovulation still occurs, there are no coagulopathies, no structural reasons for AUB, and no medications being taken that would cause AUB
endometrial
type of AUB caused by medications of LNG-IUDs
Iatrogenic
reasons why aldolescents and perimenopausal women have AUB which is considered normal
irregular ovulation
menstrual periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding
menorrhagia
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ AUB Causes: Endocrine disruption: thyroid, pituitary Ovulatory Dysfunction: Progestin contraceptives/IUDs 2 years post-menarche Perimenopause Chlamydia Gonorrhea Endometritis PCOS Polyps (post-coital) Adnexal mass
Irregular
_________ AUB Causes:
Ovulatory: Fibroids, Polyps, Adenomyosis
Regular
_________/__________ AUB Causes:
Ovulatory Dysfunction
Fibroids (heavy, clots, pelvicfullness)
Irregular/Regular
new, heavy, irregular bleeding is suspicious for:
endometrial cancer
To Rule Out __________:
prolactin
FSH
LH
Endocrine causes of AUB
To Rule Out __________:
adrenal studies
testosterone
Adrenal causes
Treatment for ____________:
Estrogen (concomitant use of antiemetics d/t nausea)
COCs
Progestogen-only
LNG-IUD
GnRH agonists - short term while waiting for surgical tx
Nonhormonal - NSAIDs (ovulatory-idiopathic)
Tranexamic acid - Lysteda
Surgical - D&C, endometrial ablation
Acute Non-life Threatening Heavy AUB
Treatment for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: Provera Norethindrone Prometrium Depo-provera LNG-IUD
Chronic Anovulation
painless, spontaneous, heavy, intermenstrual bleeding is indicative of:
endometrial hyperplasia
ALWAYS order \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ if: postmenopausal vaginal bleeding Older women - risk increases with age women >/= 45 30-45 w/ negative pregnancy test and med management of AUB fails
endometrial biopsy
Risk Factors for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: >/= 40 anovulation PCOS fam history new onset heavy irregular bleeding especially postmenopausal nulliparity overweight unopposed estrogen stimulation of endometrium tamoxifen tx infertility DM Type II
endometrial cancer
Need to Know for ___________:
Contraindicated in: Hx of DVT/VTE + coagulopathies
Family Hx of idiopathic VTE
Give antiemetic for nausea
Give progesterone afterwards
Estrogen
Need to know for ______________:
If flow does not stop w/in 48 hours - return for further evaluation
monophasic COC’s
Need to know for ______________:
for chronic anovulation
Cyclic
repeat endometrial biopsy w/in 3-6 months after initiated
Take at night due to possible fatigue
Caution w/ peanut allergies
Contraindicated: pregnancy - even if she thinks she is but test is negative
Progesterone
Need to know for ______________:
Give when awaiting surgery for heavy bleeding
Side effects r/t estrogen deficiency
Caution in anemic patiets
GnRH
Need to know for __________:
Contraindicated: ulcers, bronchospastic lung disease
NSAIDs
Need to know for __________:
Second line for those who cannot or do not wish to use hormonal options
s/e: VTE, arterial and venous retinal occlusions, rarely nausea and leg cramps
Contraindicated: hx or risk of thrombosis
TXA
When ________ can be used for AUB:
Chronic anovulation
Long-term/chronic management
Heavy menstrual bleeding caused by fibroids that do not distort uterine cavity and uterus is less than 12 wks gestation in size
LNG-IUD
Other options for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: Surgical - medical therapy fails D&C Endometrial ablation Uterine artery embolization Hysterectomy
AUB-E
most common causes of ____________:
pregnancy
hypothalamus
PCOS
amenorrhea
Evaluate for ______________ if:
No menses by 14 in absence of growth or development of secondary sexual characteristics
No menses by 16 regardless of the presence of normal growth of development of secondary sex characteristics
Women who have menstruated previously, no menses for an interval of time equivalent to a total of at least 3 previous cycles or 6 months
amenorrhea
failure to begin menses by age 16
primary amenorrhea
3 months w/o menses when menses has been established
secondary amenorrhea
Categories of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: Disorders of the genital outflow tract Disorders of the ovary Disorders of the anterior pituitary Disorders of the hypothalamus or CNS
Amenorrhea
Physiological Disorders for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: anatomic defects ovarian failure chronic anovulation anterior pituitary disorders CNS disorders
Amenorrhea
most common cause of amenorrhea
ovarian function abnormalities
absence of menses due to suppression of HPOA with no anatomic or organic disease
Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
____________ > 40 = functioning ovaries
Low value may be ovarian failure or hypothalamic amenorrhea
serum estradiol
low level of ___________ = normal ovulatory function
serum FSH
If these diagnostic labs for amenorrhea (estrogen, serum estradiol, progestogen challenge, endometrial thickness, serum FSH, serum prolactin) are normal = ovaries are producing estrogen and FSH normal = diagnosis is:
chronic anovulation
antidepressants, opiates, CCBs, and estrogens can cause:
hyperprolactinemia
If hyperprolacteinemia present with amenorrhea - more evaluation needed to rule out:
pituitary tumors and hypothalamic mass lesions
treatment of choice for hyperprolactinemia
dopamine agonist
If progestogen challenge test is positive
and no galactorrhea
and prolactin level normal, midwife can rule out:
pituitary tumor
If progestogen challenge test is positive
and no galactorrhea
and prolactin level normal, diagnosis is:
anovulation
Treatment for _________:
Progestogen for first 10 days each month to induce menses
CHC
**Evaluate for PCOS
Anovulation
management is necessary for ____________ because if not treated it can cause endometrial cancer regardless of age
Anovulation
Anovulation Treatment: Medroxyprogesterone 5-10mg QD for first ___-___ cycle days
12-14
still possible during progesterone anovulation treatment
pregnancy
diagnosed when estrogen production is low while serum FSH is high
ovarian failure
Treatment for ____________:
Karyotype Test for women < age 30 (possible genetic cause)
Test for Anti-Adrenal Antibodies (possible autoimmune- Addison’s disease)
Ovarian Failure
test to perform when no clear explanation for hypogonadism or hyperprolactinemia in amenorrhea
MRI
No lesions on MRI means no need for further pituitary testing and diagnosis is:
functional hypothalamic amenorrhea
PCT is positive if this occurs
withdrawl bleeding 7-10 days after progesterone is stopped
withdrawl bleed after progesterone is discontinued means there is plenty of __________ and _________ are functioning:
estrogen
ovaries
________ PCT means:
Minimal/No estrogen → no endometrium → no flow
***Physician consult
Negative (Not Positive)
Galactorrhea + No withdrawal bleed + High Prolactin
means ______ estrogen
Low
Prolactinemia + No withdrawal bleed + High Prolactin
means ______ estrogen
Inhibited
If patient has PCOS, PCT will result:
positive (withdrawal bleed)
Excess adipose tissue + Withdrawal bleed
means estrogen is:
produced in part by adipose tissue
No withdrawal bleed means ovaries not producing:
estrogen
Clinical Manifestations of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: Irregular menses - HALLMARK FEATURE Hirsutism Acne Alopecia Virilization Clitoral hypertrophy Voice deepening Increased muscle mass Breast atrophy Male pattern baldness Adrenal or ovarian tumor Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Hyperthecosis Severe Hyperinsulinemia Menstrual dysfunction Infertility Anovulation Oligomenorrhea (cycles last 35-199 days) Amenorrhea cycle > 199 days --Significant endocrinopathies --More severe hyperandrogenemia --Increased serum LH and cortisol levels --Increased incidence of hyperinsulinemia Polycystic ovaries Chronic anovulation (not required for dx) Obesity (often abdominal) Insulin resistance (Risk of impaired glucose tolerance and T2DM) Dyslipidemia Metabolic syndrome Cardiovascular disease markers Depression Anxiety Binge eating Less sexual satisfaction and overall quality of life Cancer risks
Hyperandrogenism
Clinical Manifestations of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: Irregular menses - HALLMARK FEATURE Hirsutism Acne Alopecia Virilization Clitoral hypertrophy Voice deepening Increased muscle mass Breast atrophy Male pattern baldness Adrenal or ovarian tumor Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Hyperthecosis Severe Hyperinsulinemia Menstrual dysfunction Infertility Anovulation Oligomenorrhea (cycles last 35-199 days) Amenorrhea cycle > 199 days --Significant endocrinopathies --More severe hyperandrogenemia --Increased serum LH and cortisol levels --Increased incidence of hyperinsulinemia Polycystic ovaries Chronic anovulation (not required for dx) Obesity (often abdominal) Insulin resistance (Risk of impaired glucose tolerance and T2DM) Dyslipidemia Metabolic syndrome Cardiovascular disease markers Depression Anxiety Binge eating Less sexual satisfaction and overall quality of life Cancer risks
Hyperandrogenism
Consequences of _____________:
HTN
Impaired glucose tolerance– Type 2 DM
Mood disorders
Infertility/Subfertility
Psychological impact
**3x risk for Endometrial Cancer
Estrogen-Dependent tumors
Dyslipidemia (Low HDL, High LDL and triglycerides)
Metabolic syndrome (Risk for cardiovascular disease and DM)
Systemic inflammation– endothelial vascular dysfunction and coronary artery calcification
Hyperandrogenism
Conditions that cause \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: PCOS **most common Congnital adrenal hyperplasia Hyperthecosis Nonclassical adrenal hyperplasia Androgen producing tumors Adrenal or ovarian tumor
Hyperandrogenism
hallmark feature of PCOS
menstrual irregularity
results from more significant endocrinopathies including more severe hyperandrogenemia
High serum LH, cortisol, and incidence of hyperinsulinemia
amenorrhea
menstrual cycle dysfunction that rarely occurs with hyperandrogenism
polymenorrhea (cycle length < 21 days)
regular menses can occur with ______-anovulation
oligo
History Questions for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: Age at onset of: Thelarche - breast development Adrenarche - pubic hair Menarche Menstrual pattern Pregnancy history/ miscarriages Obesity Hirsutism Seborrhea Acne Alopecia Complete medication hx --Testosterone, anabolic steroids, danazol, certain progestins, glucocorticoids, valproic acid Virilization (suspicion for androgen-producing tumor) Libido Muscle bulk Voice deepening Breast atrophy Clitoromegaly Polydipsia/ Polyuria (glucose intolerance) Galactorrhea Visual disturbance Headache Thyroid dysfunction → hot/cold intolerance, weight loss/gain Cushing syndrome - striae, mood changes, easy bruising, or weight gain Cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors Smoking Hx of HTN, dyslipidemia, DM, CVD Family Hx - hirsutism, acne, infertility, DM, CVD - esp first-degree relatives w/ premature CVD before 55 in men and 65 in women, obesity, or dyslipidemia
Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Physical Exam for ______________:
- Establish severity and related symptoms
- Height, weight, BMI
- BP
- Skin - hirsutism, acne, alopecia
- Consider racial, familial, genetic and hormonal influences
- Acanthosis nigricans - velvety, warty, hyperpigmented on axillae, neck, under breasts (insulin resistance)
- Thyroid
- Breast - Galactorrhea
- Cushing - mone facies, dorsocervical fat pad - buffalo hump, and abdominal striae
- Pelvic - clitoris for hypertrophy and bimanual for uterine size, ovaries, and mass presence
Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Diagnostic Labs for _____________:
Prolactin
TSH
Fasting lipid
2-hour oral GTT
Progesterone days 20-24 of menstrual cycle
Free testosterone (more sensitive than total count)
Total testosterone (if tumor suspected)
Serum 17-OHP (rules out congenital adrenal hyperplasia)
Anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) (> 4.5 = PCOS)
Cushings Test (dexamethasone suppression test) **only if sx present
Pelvic ultrasonography (polycystic ovary morphology and endometrial hyperplasia for oligo and amenorrheics)
TVUS (w/ machines used for follicle numbering and morphology)
TVUS of ovaries (if virilizing tumor suspected–adrenal CT if not identified w/ US)
Endometrial biopsy (for longstanding anovulation due to carcinoma risk- consider unopposed estrogen exposure over age )
**Avoid routine adrenal imaging
Hyperandrogenic Disorders
If Luteal phase < 3 days x 2 cycles, midwife can diagnose:
oligo-anovulatory/ PCOS
PCOS is diagnosed by:
exclusion
Diagnosis of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: (2 of 3) 1. oligo or anovulation 2. clinical/biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism 3. polycystic ovaries
PCOS
First line treatment for PCOS
COCs
Effects of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ for PCOS: Inhibits LH and LH-dependent ovarian androgen production Increases SHBG to bind free testosterone Cosmetic relief of hirsutism and acne --Acne - effect w/in 2 months --Hair growth - effect w/in 9-12 months Regular menstrual cycle Endometrial cancer protective
COCs
Safety Concerns of _______ for PCOS:
May increase insulin resistance
VTE Risk 2x for PCOS with this
VTE Risk 1.5x for PCOS without this
COCs
PCOS treatments for those who don’t want COCs or have contraindications to COCs
First Line Antiadrogens (spironolactone, finasteride, flutamide)
Progestogens (LNG-IUDs, POPs, depo, nexplanon)
Alone will not treat hirsutism
Progestogens (LNG-IUDs, POPs, depo, nexplanon)
PCOS treatments that are endometrial cancer protectives
Progestogens (LNG-IUDs, POPs, depo, nexplanon) and COCs
Considerations for ___________ PCOS Treatments:
Teratogen (always use w/ effective contraception w/ sexually active)
Hirsutism and androgenic alopecia
Antiadrogens (spironolactone, finasteride, flutamide)
Other treatments for _______:
Insulin-sensitizing agents - metformin, TZDs
Topical - eflornithine for facial hirsutism
GnRH analogs - leuprolide to tx hirsutism
PCOS
Reasons for Immediate ___________ in PCOS woman:
Sudden onset or rapid progression of virilization
Endocrinopathies - CAH, HAIR-AN syndrome, Cushing’s, hyperprolactinemia, or androgen-producing tumors
Refractory to treatment
Infertility
Referral
Chronic mucocutaneous w/ inflammation, epithelial thinning, and depigmentation, and dermal change of the vulva
-Agglutination of labia minora
-Progressive or Remittive
-Sometimes seen in other body areas - trunk, neck, forearm, axillae, under breasts, trauma induced
-Early s/s - Dull, nonspecific vulvar irritation
Progressive = severe pruritus, burning, dyspareunia
Lichen Schlerosis
Goals for _____________:
s/s relief
Reversal of agglutination
Prevention of further architectural distortion w/ loss of function
Prevention of potential malignant changes
Lichen Schlerosis
First Line Treatment for _____________:
high or very high potency topical steroid ointment - clobetasol propionate 0.05%; 3 month tapered dosing common
Lichen Schlerosis
-May be asymptomatic (incidental on imaging)
-Pain mild to moderate and self-limiting
UNLESS d/t hemorrhagic corpus luteum cyst which can cause significant blood loss
-Sudden
-Midcycle
-Most prone to rupture = mimic ectopic
-Hypovolemia only if there is hemoperitoneum
-Abdominal tenderness (often rebound tenderness d/t peritoneal irritation)
-May be able to palpate mass w/ bimanual if not entirely ruptured
-Functional - resolve w/in 3 months
Ovarian Cysts
Treatment for __________:
Hormonal contraceptives - control repeated episodes but unlikely to resolve
Ovarian Cysts
GOLD standard for endometriosis diagnosis
laparoscopy w/ histology of biopsy
Symptoms of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: Can be asymptomatic Dysmenorrhea Deep dyspareunia Sacral backache during menses
Endometriosis
endometriosis treatment that removes focal areas, endometriomas, distorting adhesions
Also effective for pain mgmt
Laprascopic Conservative
definitive diagnostic surgery for endometriosis that allows for elective ovarian preservation to benefit bone and CV effects but has increased risk of recurrent symptoms greatly
complete hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Disease that causes: Infertility Late miscarriage Preterm birth FGR Antepartum hemorrhage Progesterone resistance Subclinical atherosclerosis
Endometriosis
variant of endometriosis where endometrial cells are located w/in the myometrium
Adenomyosis
variant of endometriosis where endometrial cells are located w/in the myometrium
Adenomyosis
Symptoms of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: May be asymptomatic Menorrhagia Dysmenorrhea Dyspareunia Pelvic pain Diffusely enlarged, boggy, and/or tender uterus that is asymmetrical w/o firm nodularity of fibroids
Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis is diagnosed by:
TVUS, definitively by histology by surgical biopsy
Treatment:
May choose hysterectomy w/ ovarian preservation (curative)
Adenomyosis
Symptoms of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: May be asymptomatic Uterine bleeding Pelvic pain or pressure Dyspareunia Torsion or rupture = acute pain Palpation of abdomen reveals mass(es) arising from uterus May be tender to palpation May have increased temp and WBCs **May be confused with subacute salpingo-oophoritis
Fibroids
Treatment for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: -Decisions based on number, size, location, s/s type and severity, distance to menopause, childbearing plans, preference for uterine preservation --Medical options Progestens GnRH agonists SERMs Aromatase Inhibitors COCs NSAIDs Surgical - myomectomy and hysterectomy
Fibroids
Risk Factors for _____________:
Unopposed estrogen → endometrial hyperplasia
Exogenous - Estrogen therapy, tamoxifen
Endogenous - Early menarche, late menopause, hx of infertility, nulliparity, obesity, chronic anovulation, diabetes, high-fat diet, ovarian cancer
Obesity
Physical inactivity
White race (for incidence)
Black women (for higher grade + aggressive histology)
Genetic predisposition
Lynch syndrome
Cowden disease
Older age
Smoking
Sedentary lifestyle
History of pelvic radiation to treat other cancer
Endometrial hyperplasia
Endometrial Cancer
Risk Factors for ___________:
Advancing age (increasing at menopause and into 80s)
Family history in 1st degree relative
Gene mutations (assoc w/ family Hx of ovarian or breast cancer before age 50)
Northern european or ashkenazi jewish descent
BRCA1 or BRCA2
Lynch syndrome
Cyclic hormonal stimulation by estrogen
Short or irregular menstrual cycles and late age at menopause
Obesity
talcum powder use
Smoking
BMI>30
Smoking (mucinous type)
Fertility drug use
(Decreased Risk = hysterectomy, tubal ligation, or previous salpingectomy)
Ovarian Cancer
Most likely to develop _____________:
Unopposed Estrogen
Not Ovulating
PCOS
Endometrial/Ovarian Cancer
Type II Endometrial cancer rarely presents with enodmetrial lining < ___ mm
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In office procedure to directly visualize uterine cavity
Visualize and biopsy
Recommended to do w/ D&C → best opportunity to examine endometriumn and confirm premalignant endometrial lesions
Saline-infusion Sono-Hysterography
Highest mortality GYN cancer
ovarian
Gold standard diagnostic for endometrial cancer
D+C