Bleeding Problems & General Gynaecology Flashcards by Caroline Hazel

What is the average absorbency of period products?

Menstrual disks - 61ml
Tampons/cups/pads - 20-50ml
Period pants - 2ml

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How does an endometrial polyp appear on TVUS?

Hyperechoic lesions with regular contours in the uterine cavity, surrounded by a thin hyperechoic halo

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What is the risk of progression from endometrial hyperplasia without atypia to endometrial cancer if left untreated?

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When is a fibroid classed as subserosal?

Subserosal, and <50% intramural

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When is a fibroid classed as intramural?

Subserosal but >/= 50% intramural, or 100% intramural (no distortion into activity)

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When is a fibroid classed as submucosal?

Any distortion of the cavity, irrespective how much it is intramural

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Which histologic subtype of endometrial cancer is likely to confer the best prognosis?

Endometrioid adenocarcinoma

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Why is shoulder pain common after a laparoscopy?

The diaphragm and the skin over the shoulder are supplied by the same set of nerves that arise from the cervical plexus

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What is the standard for semen volume?

> /= 1.5ml

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What is the standard for semen pH?

> /= 7.2

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What is the standard for semen concentration

> /= 15 million per ml

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What is the standard for total sperm number

> /= 39 million per ejaculate

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What is the standard for semen vitality?

> /=58% live sperm

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What is the standard for sperm morphology?

> /=4%

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What is the standard for sperm motility?

40% or more motile or 32% or more with progressive motility

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If a semen analysis is abnormal, when should it be repeated?

In 3 months

If azoospermia, or severe oligozoospermia i.e. <5 million sperm/mL detected, repeat analysis ASAP

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Should antisperm antibodies be screened for in a semen analysis?

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What level of progesterone is suggestive of anovulation?

<16

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What level of progesterone confirms ovulation HAS taken place?

> 30

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How do fibroids appear on USS?

Solid, round and well defined
Hypoechoic and heterogenous
Distortion of the outer uterine contour
Calcifications appear hyperechoic
Circumferential flow on colour doppler
Acoustic shadowing (large fibroids)

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What is the microscopic appearance of fibroids on histology?

Spindle cells arranged in fascicles
Cigar shaped nucleus
Normal mitotic activity
Well differentiated
Abundant extracellular matrix

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What are the most common types of female pelvis?

Gynaecoid (>50%)
Anthropoid (25%)
Android (20%)
Platypelloid (<5%)

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Which type of pelvis is most accommodating for childbirth?

The gynaecoid pelvis. Rounded pelvic inlet and a wide subpubic arch of 80-90 degrees.

The android being the least accommodating

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What is the lifetime risk of uterine cancer?

1 in 36

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In any woman with postmenopausal bleeding, what is the risk of endometrial cancer?

5-10%

What are the two categories of uterine cancer?

Type 1 cancers are associated with unopposed oestrogen Type 2 cancers are oestrogen independent and often related to genetic mutations

What is the most common histological form of endometrial cancer?

Endometrial endometrioid adenocarcinoma - 80% of endometrial Ca

What % of endometrial cancers occur in women <40?

What is 'carneous' degeneration?

Red degeneration

To what does cervical mucus become clear, stringy and alkaline in response to?

Rising oestradiol levels

What is the effect of progesterone on discharge?

Thick, acidic

In what proportion of cases of menorrhagia is no cause identified?

50%

What proportion of women with BRCA2 mutation develop ovarian cancer?

11-17%

Are endocervical polyps more common in pre-menopausal or post-menopausal women?

Post-menopausal

What are endocervical polyps?

Common, often asymptomatic growths due to glandular epithelial hyperplasia Usually benign, however risk of malignancy is higher in postmenopausal women

Which is more common, endo- or ecto-cervical polyps?

Endocervical polyps

What is the most common site of LN mets in cervical cancer?

External iliac, internal iliac and obturator groups

How does endometrial hyperplasia WITH atypia present histologically?

Irregular, enlarged, rounded nuclear contours Prominent, enlarged nucleoli Coarse vesicular chromatin

How does endometrial hyperplasia WITHOUT atypia present histologically?

Nucleoli are NOT prominent

What are the different types of functional ovarian cyst?

Follicular (the most common) Corpus luteal Theca luteal

What is the 5 year survival with stage IV cervical cancer?

20-30%

From what cell type does adenocarcinoma of the cervix develop?

Columnar epithelium

Cysts under what size in pre-menopausal women don't require F/U?

50mm - will resolve within 3 cycles

What should the F/U of simple cyst between 50 and 70mm be?

F/U in 1 year - if not resolved, consider operative management

Group II ovulation disorders account for what % of ovulation disorders?

80-85%

PCOS accounts for what % of anovulatory infertility?

75%

What is the hormonal profile in PCOS?

Normal gonadotrophins Normal oestrogen Increased testosterone Decreased SHBG

How do Nabothian follicles come about?

Benign, mucus containing cysts trapped within the cervical transformation zone Occur following squamous metaplasia of columnar epithelium

What factors decrease the risk of ovarian Ca?

Oral contraceptive use Higher Parity Breast feeding Hysterectomy Tubal Ligation Statins SLE

What factor increases the risk of ovarian Ca?

HRT

What are the features of mucinous cyst adenomas?

Usually large Multilocular Thin walled septa Locules may vary in echogenicity due to variation in fluid content

What are the features of serous cyst adenomas?

Usually unilocular

What is the origin of an ovarian dermoid cyst?

Purely ectodermal in origin, so contains dermal and epidermal elements

What is the origin of an ovarian mature cystic teratoma?

Tissue can arise from any of the three germ cell layers (mesoderm, endoderm and ectoderm). Normally 2 of the 3 are seen

What are the features of ovarian fibromas?

BENIGN Ascites Solid, hypo echoic mass on USS A type of sex-cord stromal tumour Histological appearances include spindle cells and collagen

What are the features of thecomas?

- Sex cord-stromal tumour, arising from theca cells - Almost always benign - USS features are variable, may be hypoechoic, solid or mixed - Most common in postmenopausal women - Oestrogen secreting so cause endometrial hyperplasia resulting in post-menopausal bleeding --> high risk for endometrial cancer

Aside from thecomas, what type of tumours are also oestrogen secreting?

Granulosa cell tumours (although not always benign, unlike thecomas)

An RMI of what suggests need referral for specialist MDT (according to NICE)?

>250

How are PCO defined on USS?

One or both ovaries with 12 or more follicles (with a diameter of 2-9mm) or an ovarian volume greater than 10cm-cubed

How is RMI - RMI = U x M x Ca-125 - calculated?

USS features (1 point for each) - Multilocular cysts - Solid areas - Metastases - Ascites - Bilateral lesions USSscore: 0 points = 0 1 point = 1 2-5 points = 3 Menopausal status Pre-menopausal = 1 Post-menopausal = 3

What is the lifetime risk of ovarian cancer?

2% - leading cause of death from gynaecological cancer

What is the 5 year survival for ovarian cancer?

35%

A Ca-125 > than what warrants further investigation?

In women <40 with suspected ovarian cancer, what other tumour markers should be requested?

Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) Beta human chorionic gonadotrophin (beta-hCG) Serum CA125

What size hysteroscopes should be used in outpatients?

2.7mm with a 3–3.5mm sheath

What can be used for endometrial protection/withdrawal in oligo/amenorrhoea in PCOS?

A cyclical progestogen, such as medroxyprogesterone 10 mg daily for 14 days every 1–3 months CHC LNG-IUS If unacceptable, regular USS 6-12 monthly may be required for surveillance

What additional antenatal considerations should be given for women with PCOS?

An OGTT, ideally pre-conceptually, but also before 20 weeks, and again 24-28 weeks

What surveillance should be in place for those with endometrial hyperplasia without atypia?

6-monthly 2 consecutive 6-monthly negative biopsies required prior to discharge In those with high risk of recurrence, e.g. high BMI, consider annual biopsy

In whom with endometrial hyperplasia without atypia, may hysterectomy be indicated?

Not wanting to preserve their fertility and: 1. When progression to atypical hyperplasia occurs during F/U 2. There is no histological regression of hyperplasia despite 12 months of treatment 3. There is relapse of endometrial hyperplasia after completing progestogen treatment 4. There is persistence of bleeding symptoms 5. The woman declines to undergo endometrial surveillance or comply with medical treatment

In women with endometrial hyperplasia WITH atypia, whom decline hysterectomy, what should their F/U be?

Review intervals should be every 3/12 until 2 consecutive negative biopsies are obtained