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Incontinence due to bladder neck falling out of normal intra-abdominal position
Genuine stress incontinence
incontinence due to detrusor muscle overactivity
urge
“I have to go the bathroom and can’t make it there in time”
urge
what will cytometric exam show w/ urge incontinence
uninhibited contractions
Tx for stress incontinence
kegal exercises
urethropexy
Tx for urge incontinence
anticholinergic med
tx for neurogenic bladder
intermittent self cath
when can the HPV vaccine be given
ages 9-26
most common cause of an inverted uterus
undue traction on the cord when the placenta hasn’t separated
Signs of placental separation (4)
1- gush of blood
2- lengthening of the cord
3- globular shaped uterus
4- uterus rising to the anterior abdominal wall
most common complication of an inverted uterus
hemorrhage
ULN for the 3rd stage of labor
30 minutes
what should be done if the placenta doesn’t deliver spontaneously after 30 minutes
manual extraction of the placenta should be attempted
vasomotor change due to decreased estrogen levels associated with skin temp elevation and sweating lasting for 2-4 minutes
hot flash
changes in the vagina during perimenopause
lwo estrogen causes a decrease in the epithelial thickness leading to atrophy and dryness
what help confirm the diagnosis of menopause
elevated serum FSh and LH
Tx for hot flashes
estrogen replacement therapy w/ progestin
Why is it important to prescribe progestin in addition to estrogen replacement in a women who still has her uterus
helps prevent endometrial cancer
how long does perimenopause last?
2-4 years
the cessation of ovarian function due to atresia of follicles before age 40
premature ovarian failure
benefits of hormone replacement therapy
decreases osteoporosis and lower incidence of colon cancer
what is an alternative to estrogen therapy for vasomotor symptoms of menopause
clonidine
what is a drug that helpful in preventing bone loss but doesn’t alter hot flashes
SERm- raloxifene
what help maintains bone mass
weight bearign exercise
calcium
vitamin D
estrogen replacement
will FSH levels go down w/ estrogen replacement thearpy
No, FSH doesn’t respond to estrogen
when the anterior pituitary suffers from hemorrhagic necrosis associated with postpartum hemorrhage
Sheehan syndrome
most common location of an osteoporosis associated fracture
thoracic spine compression fracture
A mean arterial pressure of what is needed to perfuse vital organs?
65
How do you calculate mean arterial pressure?
[(2 × Diastolic blood pressure) + (1 × Systolic blood pressure)]/3
what is a red flag for necrotizing fasciitis?
gas in the muscle or fascia tussieu
Abx for Staph aureus infection
IV nafcillin or methicillin
if MRSA- vanco is used
during the active phase of labor in a nulliparous woman how many cm does the cervix dilate at?
1.2 cm/ hours
What phase of labor is where the cervix mainly efface (thins) rather than dilates
latent stage
what is the active phase of labor?
where dilation occurs more rapidly, usually when the cervix is >4 cm dilated
What is protraction of the active phase of labor?
<1.5 cm/hour in multiparous
what is no progress in the active phase of labor for 2 hours
arrest of active phase
what is the second stage of labor?
complete cervical dilation to delivery of infant
what is the third stage of labor?
delivery of the infant to delivery of the placenta
What are normal fetal heart rates
110-160
What are fetal heart rate episodic changes below the baseline
declerations
What type of decleration is a mirror image of the contraction?
early
what is a late decleration?
follow uterine contraction
what is an accleration?
episodes of fetal heart rate that increase above the baseline for at least 15 bpm and last for at least 15 seconds
how long does the latent phase (<4 cm dilated) typically alst in a nullpara women? a mulipara?q
n<14 hours
How long does the second stage of labor typically last in a nullpara women? a multipara?
n <2 w/ epidural
What is a clinically adequate uterine contraction
contraction every 2-3 minutes
firm on palpation
last 40-60 seconds
one main reason for fetal tachycardia
matrenal fever
what typically causes variable decelerations?
cord compression
are early decelerations concerning?
No, these are benign and are due to fetal head compression
What does late fetal contractions suggest?
fetal hypoxia
What are the 3 Ps?
Power
passenger
pelvis
What type pelvis predisposes to persistent fetal occiput posterior position?
anthropoid pelvis
what is an anthropoid pelvis?
pelvis with an AP diameter greater than the transverse diametere w/ prominent ischial spines and narrow anterior segment.
What is 0 station?
the presenting part of the baby is right at the plane of the ischial spines
What is a C-section usually reserved for?
Cephalopelvic disproportion and arrest of active phase w/ adequate uterine contractions
Risk factor for ectopic pregnancy
hx of STDs
what is the hCG level whereby transvaginal sonography shoudl reveal an intrauterine pregnancy?
1500-2000
After 48 hours how much should hCG levels rise?
at least 66%
What are the best tools for evaluating a possible ectopic pregnancy?
hCG levels and a transvaginal US
what is HCG?
human chorionic gonadotropin
glycoprotein secreted by the chorionic villi of a pregnancy
If an intrauterine pregnancy isn’t seen on sonography and the hCG level is >1500-2000 then what is likely?
ectopic pregnancy
When the hCG level is below the threshold for sono- graphic visualization of an intrauterine gestational sac and an ectopic pregnancy is suspected what should be done?
repeat hCG levels in 48 hours
What progesterone level almost always indicates a normal intrauterine gestation?
greater than 25 ng/mL
what progesterone levels typically correlates w/ a nonviable gestation?
<5 ng/mL
If a nonviable pregnancy is diagnosed what is typically done?
Uterine curettage to assess whether the patient has had a miscarriage (histologic confirmation of chorionic villi)
What can be done w/ asymptomatic, small (<3.5 cm) ectopic pregnacies?
intramuscular methotrexate
what is another medical option for a nonviable pregnancy?
vaginal misoprostol
If hCG level is above the threshold and there is non sonographic evidence of intrauterine pregnancy what is done?
laparoscopy
If the patient presents w/ severe abdominal/ pelvic pain, HPOTN, volume depletion and ectopic is suspected what shoudl be done?
laparoscopy
what should Rh negative women w/ threatened abortions, spontaneous abortions or ectopic pregnancies recieve?
Rhogam
what increases the risks of placenta accreta?
previous uterine incisions low-lying placentation placenta previa previous uterine curettage prior myomectomy fetal down syndrome
tx for placental accreta?
hysterectomy
what causes placenta acreta?
abnormality of the decidua basalis layer of the uterus leading to abnormal adherence of the placenta to the uterine wall
term for when the abnormally implanted placenta penetrates into the myometrium
placenta increta
where the abnormally implanted placenta penetrates entirely through the myometrium to the serosa. often invasion into the bladder is noted
placenta percreta
Gram-negative intracellular diplococci are highly suggestive of what?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Tx for gonorrhoeae
Intramuscular ceftriaxone 125 to 250 mg for gonorrhea, and oral
azithromycin (or doxycycline) for chlamydial infection.
what is Yellow exudative discharge arising from the endocervix with 10 or more polymorphonucleocytes per high-power field on microscopy.
mucopurulent cervicitis
If the Gram stain of the cervical discharge is negative, then what condition is is probably?
Chlamydia
what can gonococcal cervicitis often cause?
salpingitis
arthritis, usually involving the large joints, and classically is migratory.
what skin condition can gonorrheae cause
eruptions of painful pustules with an erythematous base on the skin.
wht can cause conjunctivitis and blindness in a newborn?
chlamydia and gonorrhea
when do gonococcal infections usually present in a newborn?
2-5 days of life
when do chlamydial infections usually present in a newborn?
5-14 day of life
what other condition can chlamydia trachomatis cause in newborns
infantile pneumonia- between 1-3 months of age
what signifies a completed spontaneous aboration
intense cramping, passage of tissue, closed cervical os
after a completed spontaneous abortion what should be done?
follow serum hCG levels to 0
should halve every 48-72 hours
if HCG levels plateau instead of fall after a sponataneous abortion what has happened?
residual pregnancy tissue (incomplete abortion or ectopic pregnancy)
most common cause of a sponataneous abortion
chromosomal abnormality of the embryo
A pregnancy less than 20 weeks’ gestation asso- ciated with vaginal bleeding, generally without cervical dilation.
threatened abortion
pregnancy less than 20 weeks’ gestation asso- ciated with cramping, bleeding, and cervical dilation; there is no passage of tissue.
inevitable abortion
A pregnancy less than 20 weeks’ gestation asso- ciated with cramping, vaginal bleeding, an open cervical os, and some passage of tissue per vagina, but also some retained tissue in utero. The cervix remains open due to the continued uterine contractions; the uterus continues to con- tract in an effort to expel the retained tissue.
incomplete abortion
A pregnancy less than 20 weeks’ gestation in which all the products of conception have passed; the cervix is generally closed. Because all the tissue has passed, the uterus no longer contracts, and the cervix closes.
completed abortion
A pregnancy less than 20 weeks’ gestation with embryonic or fetal demise but no symptoms such as bleeding or cramping.
missed abortion
women present with painless cervical dilation.
incompetent cervix
tx for incompetent cervix
ligature at the level of the internal cervical os (cerclage)
aginal spotting, absence of fetal heart tones, size greater than dates, and markedly elevated HCG levels.
molar pregnancy
diagnosis of molar pregnancy
US- “snow storm” pattern in uterus
tx for molar pregnancy
uterine suction curettage and follow w/ weekly hCG levels
2 most common causes of antepartum bleeding
placenta previa
placental abruption
What is McRoberts maneuver?
hyperflexion of the maternal hips onto the maternal abdomen and/or suprapubic pressure
what maternal issues contribute to difficultly delivering the baby’s shoulders (shoulder dytocia)?
gestational DM
multiparous
obesity
post-term
what is a sign of shoulder dystocia?
fetal head retracted back toward the maternal introitus “turtle sign”
A brachial plexus injury involving the C5-C6 nerve roots, which may result from the downward traction of the anterior shoulder; the baby usually has weakness of the deltoid and infraspinatus muscles as well as the flexor muscles of the forearm. The arm often hangs limply by the side and is internally rotated.
Erb palsy
what is wood’s corkscrew manuver
progressively rotating the posterior shoulder in 180° in a corkscrew fashion), delivery of the posterior arm,
what is cephalic replacement with immediate cesarean section
Zavanelli maneuver
best test to determine ureteral injury post hysterectomy
intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
how does a ureteral injury post hysterectomy often present?
similar to pyelonephritis
what attaches the uterine cervix to the pelvic side walls (where the uterine arteries transverse)
cardinal ligament
Dilation of the renal collecting system, which gives evidence of urinary obstruction.
hydronephrosis
Placement of a stent into the renal pelvis through the skin under radiologic guidance to relieve a urinary obstruction.
percutaneous nephrostomy
if an IVP shows possible obstruction post hysterectomy what is the next step?
antibiotic administration and cystoscopy to attempt retrograde stent passage.
Risk factors for endometrial cancer
Obesity DM HTN prior irregular menses late menopause nulliparity unopposed estrogen replacement
initial test of choice for endometrial cancer
endometrial sampling or aspiration in office- place a thin, flexible catheter through the cervix
A growth of endometrial glands and stroma, which projects into the uterine cavity, usually on a stalk; it can cause postmenopausal bleeding.
endometrial polyp
what is the most common cause of postmenopausal bleeding?
friable tissue of the endometrium or vagina due to low estrogen levels
Transvaginal sonographic assessment of the endome- trial thickness; a thickness greater than 5 mm is abnormal in a postmenopausal woman.
endometrial stripe
what is the most common female genital tract malignancy
endometrial carcinoma
staging procedure for endometrial cancer
TAH B/L salpingo-oophorectomy
omentectomy
lymph node sampling
peritoneal washings
what may atypical glandular cells on pap smear indicate?
endocervical or endometrial cancer
next step after finding atypical glandular cells on pap smear?
colposcopic exam of the cervix
curettage of the endocervix
endometrial sampling
most common cause of painless vaginal bleeding after 20 weeks
placenta previa
management of placenta previa
C-section at 36-37 weeks
bleeding after 20 weeks associated w/ painful uterine contractions or excess uterine tone
placental abruption
Should vaginal manipulation be done w/ suspected placenta previa
no- it can induce bleeding
The edge of the placenta is within 2 to 3 cm of the internal cervical os.
low-lying placenta
Umbilical cord vessels that insert into the membranes with the vessels overlying the internal cervical os, thus being vulnerable to fetal exsanguination upon rupture of membranes.
vasa previa
risk factors for placenta previa
grand multiparity prior C-section prior uterine curettage previous placenta previa multiple gestation
risk factors for placental abruption
cocaine abuse HTN short umbilical cord trauma cigarette smoking PPROM
Bleeding into the myometrium of the uterus giving a discolored appearance to the uterine surface.
couvelaire uterus
does a normal US r/o a placental abruption
No
usual management of placental abruption
delivery
who is the HPV vaccine approved for
female aged 9-26
males 11-26
where do most cervical dysplasias arise
near the squamocolumnar junction of the cervix
when does cervical cytology begin?
3 years after onset of sexual activity of by age 21
what are signs of advanced cervical cancer?
flank tenderness or leg swelling
when does cervical cytology no longer need to be performed
after age 65-70, after total hysterectomy for benign reasons w/ no hx of cervical dysplasia
anterior pituitary hemorrhagic necrosis caused by hypertrophy of prolactin-secreting cells in conjunction w/ a hypotensive episode usually in setting of postpartum hemorrhage
sheehan syndrome
what is postpartum hemorrhage
bleeding >500 mL for vaginal and >1000 mL for C-section
characterized by obesity, hirutism, glucose intolerance and estrogen excess w/o progesterone, oligomenorrhea
PCOS
treatment of sheehan syndrome
replacement of hormones governed by the anterior pituitary gland
what is fetal bradycardia
fetal heart rate <110 for greater than 10 minutes
how to confirm fetal bradychardia
internal fetal scalp electrode
US (to distinguish from maternal pulse)
initial steps to improve cardiac output to uterus
place mom on her side to move the uterus from teh great vessels
IV bolus if possibly volume depelted
100% oxygen by face mask
stop oxytocin if it is being given