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what happens at ovulation?

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ovum released into fallopian tube where it is fertilized

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what happens after ovum is fertilized?

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cells divide and the fertilized ovum becomes a morula then a blastocyst
blastocyst travels along fallopian tube to the uterus where it implants into uterine lining at day 5-8

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what happens after the blastocyst implants into uterine wall at day 5-8?

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inner cells develop into the embryo

outer cells invade the endometrium and become the placenta

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what are the possible outcomes of fertilization?

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  1. embryo in normal location and normal development = live birth
  2. normal/abnormal embryo in a normal location but ending in miscarriage
  3. normal embryo in abnormal location (ectopic pregnancy)
  4. abnormal embryo (molar pregnancy)
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most common site for ectopic pregnancy?

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fallopian tube (interstitial, isthmic, ampullary or fimbrial)
can also implant in ovary, peritoneum, cervix, scar tissue etc
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what is a molar pregnancy?

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gestational trophoblastic disease in which there is a non-viable fertilized egg with an overgrowth of placental tissue swollen with fluid

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2 classifications of molar pregnancy?

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partial and complete

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what is a partial mole?

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one set of DNA from the egg and 2 set from the sperm (3 sets overall)

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what is a complete mole?

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no DNA in the egg

2 sets in the sperm (either 2 sperm fertilizing the egg or 1 diploid sperm cell)

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which type of mole has a foetus?

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only a partial mole

complete mole is just an overgrowth of placental tissue

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at what point is HCG detectable?

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some sensitive tests can pick it up a levels as low as 20 IU

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how should HCG increase in a normal pregnancy?

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should double every 48 hrs

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when does nausea and vomiting usually resolve by?

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around 16 weeks (when HCG levels peak)

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when do placenta and foetal heart develop and begin to function?

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week 5

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what hormone is produced from developing placenta?

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human placental lactogen (HPL)

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what does HPL do?

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has growth hormone like effects and decreases insulin resistance in the mother
also involved in breast development (alongside oestrogen)

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what physiological changes happen in early pregnancy (non-hormonal)?

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increases in CO
increased plasma volume
raised HR
ECG changes
functional murmurs
reduced Hb (due to dilution in larger blood volume)
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what usually causes minimal bleeding in early pregnancy?

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implantation bleeding
occurs in 20% of pregnancy
happens just before when womans period would have been due (usually about 10 days after ovulation)

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describe implantation bleeding

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light brown
small volume
(earlier and lighter than would be expected from a period)
usually resolves as the pregnancy continues

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what is a subchorionic haematoma?

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collection of blood between the chorion and the uterine wall

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symptoms of subchorionic haematoma?

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symptoms vary based on size of haematoma and how long it carries on for
symptoms include bleeding, cramping and threatened miscarriage

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risks of subchorionic haematoma?

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usually self resolve

large haematomas may lead to miscarriage or be a source of infection or irritability

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describe types of epithelium in the cervix?

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ectocervix = tough, squamous epithelium
endocervix = columnar epithelium
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what is the transitional zone?

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squamo-columnar junction between ectocervix and endocervix

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how does position of transitional zone change?
position changes as a physiological response to menarche, pregnancy and menopause?
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what can happen as a result of transitional zone changing position in pregnancy?
can lead to exposure of the delicate endocervical epithelium to the acidic environment of the vagina this leads to a cervical erosion (aka ectropion) which can bleed
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what are cervical polyps?
benign localised inflammatory outgrowth | can be asymptomatic or can bleed if ulcerated
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management of cervical polyps?
can be removed if needed | can just be left alone
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definition of miscarriage?
spontaneous loss of pregnancy between conception and 23+6 weeks
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symptoms of miscarriage?
usually have bleeding, crampy abdominal pain | some women describe or bring in passed products
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classifications of miscarriage
``` threatened inevitable incomplete septic recurrent missed ```
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threatened miscarriage?
when there is risk to pregnancy bleeding but no cramping cervical os is closed US will show intra-uterine pregnancy
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when should a foetal heart be present?
if foetal pole is present and measuring >7mm
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what is an inevitable miscarriage?
symptoms consistent with miscarriage and the pregnancy cannot be saved US scan may show a viable pregnancy or products that are in the process of expulsion cervical os is open may see products of conception sitting in cervical os
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what is an incomplete miscarriage?
where some of the products have already passed but there are some products remaining in the uterus speculum may or may not reveal products in the cervix os may be closing if all products of conception have passed
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what is a complete miscarriage?
where all products have passed
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what is a septic miscarriage?
where there is an infection alongside an incomplete or a complete miscarriage woman may experience typical sepsis features
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what is a recurrent miscarriage?
3 or more consecutive pregnancy losses
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what should be done if a woman has recurrent miscarriage?
referral to clinic to be assessed for antiphospholipid syndrome, thrombophilia, balanced translocations and/or uterine abnormalities
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what is a missed miscarriage?
no symptoms of miscarriage or a history of threatened miscarriage but US shows no viable pregnancy
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what can cause missed miscarriage?
``` anembryonic pregnancy (where there is no foetus, just an empty sac) early foetal demise ```
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embryo causes of miscarriage?
chromosomal abnormalities
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maternal causes of miscarriage?
``` PCOS diabetes increasing age heavy smoking alcohol drugs severe hypertension obesity ```
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uterine causes of miscarriage?
septate uteri bicornate uteri unicornate uteri
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immunologic causes of miscarriage?
APS
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infectious causes of miscarriage?
CMV rubella toxoplasmosis listeria
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iatrogenic causes of miscarriage?
after chorionic villous sampling or amniocentesis
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what can increase risk of recurrent miscarriage?
increasing maternal/paternal age previous miscarriages obesity APS structural abnormality in one of the parents (usually a balanced translocation) cervical weakness can cause second trimester miscarriage (not really proven) acquired thrombophilia
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how do previous miscarriages impact risk of further miscarriages
risk of miscarriage increases with each subsequent miscarriage, reaching approximately 40% risk after 3 miscarriages
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main hypothesis of miscarriage pathophysiology?
bleeding from chorion or placental bed causes villous/placental dysfunction which starves the foetus of oxygen causing foetal demise
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when does cervical shock occur?
occurs during incomplete miscarriage where the products are sitting in the cervix
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symptoms of cervical shock?
``` cramps severe abdominal pain nausea vomiting sweating fainting bradycardia hypotension ```
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management of cervical shock?
may need fluid resuscitation may need uterotonics only real treatment is to remove the products from the cervix (can be done using speculum and sponge forceps)
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predominant symptom of miscarriage?
bleeding often have pain of varying amounts can be haemodynamically unstable if losing a lot of blood
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how does ectopic usually present?
localised pelvic pain light PV bleeding may have discharge, shoulder tip pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, collapse, breast tenderness, GI symptoms, urinary symptoms, passage of tissue, rectal pressure or pain on defecation
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examination signs of ectopic?
``` pallor haemodynamic instability (tachycardia, hypotension etc) signs of peritonism guarding general abdo/pelvic pain adnexal tenderness cervical motion tenderness abdo distension enlarged uterus orthostatic hypotension ```
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how does molar pregnancy usually present?
hyperemesis other symptoms include large for dates fundus, can have bleeding some woman describe passing a "grape like" tissue can have shortness of breath
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how is molar pregnancy diagnosed?
``` US scan HCG levels (very high) ```
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how much of a drop in HCG is suspicious of miscarriage?
drop of 50% every 48 hrs
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investigations in ectopic?
bloods (FBC, G&S, HCG) transvaginal US HCG will not rise as much as its meant to (doesnt double every 48 hrs)
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US features of molar pregnancy?
snowstorm appearence | with or without foetus present
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management of molar preganncy?
surgical evacuation of uterus | monitor HCG for 6 months afterwards
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how is a threatened miscarriage managed?
mostly just watchful waiting with emotional support and realistic discussions about what to expect
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how is a missed or incomplete miscarriage managed where the woman is haemodynamically stable?
should be offered conservative, medical or surgical management alongside emotional support etc
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conservative miscarriage management?
pregnancy passes with time | offered for up to 2 weeks but can be extended of patient wishes
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medical management of miscarriage?
similar to termination of pregnancy involves administration of misoprostol can be done at home or in hospital
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surgical management of miscarriage?
surgical evacuation of uterus under general anaesthetic or manual vacuum aspiration under local anaesthetic
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how is an inevitable or incomplete miscarriage managed if haemodynamically unstable?
ABCDE resuscitation further management depends on how unwell they are but surgical may be the only option
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management of septic miscarriage?
ABCDE resuscitation active management of the miscarriage (medical/surgical) start sepsis 6
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management of recurrent miscarriage due to thrombosis (APS, thrombophilia etc)?
low dose aspirin and daily fragmin injections to reduce further miscarriage risk aspirin can be started before or when patient takes +ve pregnancy test LMWH should be started when IU pregnancy is confirmed
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when is conservative management of ectopic appropriate?
``` well patient compliant with regular follow up haemodynamically stable small, unruptured ectopic low HCG levels ```
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what does conservative management of ectopic involve?
similar to miscarriage allows nature to run course patient asked to return for repeat HCG levels on days 2, 4 and 7 after their initial test if HCG falls by at least 15% from previous value then they can be repeated weekly until a negative test (<20IU/L) is obtained
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when is surgical management of ectopic needed?
``` large ectopic acutely unwell rupturing/ruptured ectopic significant pain adnexal mass >35mm ectopic with a visible heartbeat on US HCG >5000 ```
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what is involved in surgical management of ectopic?
laparoscopy and removal of ectopic pregnancy, usually via salpingectomy laparotomy may be required if laparoscopy not possible
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how is molar pregnancy managed?
surgical tissue is collected and sent for histology to determine whether partial or complete mole once diagnosis made the woman will be followed up at one of the molar pregnancy services
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who is given anti D in early pregnancy?
all rhesus negative women that are undergoing a surgical procedure require a dose of 500 IU anti-D
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risks of hyperemesis gravidarum?
``` dehydration ketosis electrolyte imbalance weight loss altered liver function mental health problems anxiety and depression increased thrombosis risk (dehydration causes hypercoagulable state) ```
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management of hyperemesis gravidarum?
IV rehydration electrolyte replacement anti-emetic (try oral first then other route if not tolerated) may give PPI/ranitidine to help reflux prednisolone may be used in protracted, severe cases
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first line anti-emetics in hyperemesis gravidarum?
cyclizine (50mg oral/IM/IV 8 hourly) | prochlorperazine (12.5mg IM/IV 8 hourly)
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second line anti-emetics in hyperemesis gravidarum?
ondansetron (4-8mg IM 8 hourly for max 5 days) | metoclopramide (5-10mg IM 8 hourly)
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risk of ondansetron?
cleft palate
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risk of metoclopramide?
oculogyric crisis which is treatable with procyclidine
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what nutritional supplements are given in hyperemesis gravidarum?
thiamine (50mg tds) or pabrinex IV may need NG feeding for TPN in severe enough

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