Exam 1 Flashcards
ovarian cycle consists of
follicular phase, ovulation, luteal phase
dev/release of oocyte in ovary and follicular maturation
uterine/endometrial cycle consists of
menstrual phase
proliferative phase
secretory phase
preps the endometrium for implantation of fertilized ovum and shedding of lining when implementation does not occur
follicular phase
Day 1-7
starts last few days of last period until release of mature follicle; produce ovum in prep for fertilization
ESTROGEN DOMINANCE
ovulatory phase
Day 14
LH surge, ovulation happens 10-12 hrs afterwards
progesterone lvls increase = suppress new follicles
luteal phase
Day 15-28
if no conception = follicle luteinization; corpus lute forms then regresses and levels rapidly fall, allowing FSH/LH rise again for new cycle
PROGESTERONE DOMINANCE
menstrual phase
Day 1-5
Menses
proliferative phase
Day 6-14
rising lvls of estrogen & endometrial tissue develops
secretory phase
Day 14-28
rising progesterone shifts to secretory tissue
gland tortuous, thicker,
Day 21-27 prep uterus to accept fertilized ovum
estrogen function
proliferates and thickens endometrium which stimulates progesterone receptors & increases blood flow to endometrium
causes + feedback to make LH surge and FSH
progesterone function
causes endometrium to differentiate and secrete proteins that aid in survival and implantation of early embryo
decreases proliferative effects of estrogen on endometrium
what happens to endometrium when estrogen and progesterone w/drawal
sloughing / menstrual cycle
estrogen side effects
gall bladder dz
bone growth / density
reduced vascular tone
blood clot
progesterone benefits
protects fibrocystic breasts, prevent breast cancer, maintain secretory phase of endometrium / prevent cancer
abnormal uterine bleeding
Issue of timing, amount, or volume of bleeding
Variations of bleeding is from higher or lower lvls of prog or estrogen in body
Single variations in bleeding can be __ and due to ___
normal
exercise, activity, travel, time zones, emo stress, unknown
Reassurance!
frequent cycle days
occurs < 24 days between cycles
normal cycle days
24-38 days
hallmark of luteal phase is shift from
estrogen dominant in follicular phase to progesterone dominance in luteal phase
once corpus lute regresses from no pregnancy, these hormones decline
estrogen and progesterone
In menstrual phase, there is a phase called
ischemic phase which is destruction of functional zone
uterus sheds lining = drop in estrogen and progesterone
in mid to late follicular phase, estradiol levels increases causing the cervical mucus to become
clear, thin, profuse
cervix swells, softens, os dilates
after ovulation, progesterone causes the cervix to become
firm, os closes, mucus scant and thick
infrequent cycle
> 38 days
prolonged bleeding in days
> 8 days
typical bleeding in days
4.5 - 8 days
shortened bleeding in days
< 4.5 days
women of reproductive age with amenorrhea or AUB is…
pregnant until proven otherwise!!
post menopausal women (no period for 1 year) that bleeds is..
NEVER NORMAL!
think endometrial hyperplasia or endometrial cancer until proven otherwise
menorrhagia
heavy prolonged menstrual flow
aka heavy menstrual bleeding
oligomenorrhea, hypomenorrhea
oligo = infrequent cycles hypo = light/scant flow
polymenorrhea, hypermenorrhea
frequent cycles or profuse or prolonged bleeding
metrorrhagia
metro = irregular
irregular bleeding
metromenorrhagia
irregular, heavy bleeding
IMB/intermenstrual bleeding
intermenstrual bleeding
bleeding in between periods
post coital bleeding
bleeding after intercourse
PALM-COEIN is abbreviation for evaluating what?
PALM is for what etiologies?
COEIN is for what etiologies?
abnormal bleeding
palm is for anatomical/structural etiologies
coein is for hormonal / functional abnormalities of AUB
P (PALM-COEIN)
polyps - overgrowth of endometrial glandular tissue
endocervical polyps
Fleshy, pedunculated lesion, often on a stalk
red/purplish in color (vascular)
Pear shaped
Seen in speculum exam
May cause post-coital
if > 3cm/ irregular shape = bx
endometrial polyps
Overgrowth of endometrial tissue
Benign
Smaller polyps, resolve spontaneously
seen only on US
A (PALM)
Adenomyosis
Endometrial tissue from uterus burrows deep in uterine muscle in wall
knifelike stabbing pain, dysparunia
from multiple pregnancies, spontanous abortions, uterine surgery, c section, or DNC
L (PALM)
Leiomyoma or uterine fibroids
Fibro-muscular tumors that are benign
Arise from smooth muscle in uterine wall
Estrogen and Progesterone promote growth
After menopause = degenerate and resolves
Leading indicator of hysterectomy
“pelvic fullness”
firm, nontender and irregular on bimanual exam
can contribute to: infertility, preterm labor, spontaneous abortion, abn labor, rectal pressure
dx with US
M (PALM)
Malignancy and hyperplasia
Overgrowth of endometrial glands = precancerous atypical adenomatous hyperplasia and into endometrial cancer
> 50 yrs, average dx is 61
C (COEIN)
coagulopathy
Any family hx of bleeding sx’s
Clotting disorders that explain abnormal bleeding, r/t clotting deficiencies (thrombocytopenia, liver dz, platelet deficiencies)
Von Willebrand disease
Von Willebrand disease
congenital acquired clotting factor def
Always r/o if young women with heavy bleeding w/ cycles since they began period/menarche
a/s with easy bruising, prolonged bleeding after dental procedures, surgery, PP hemorrhage
Work-up: PT, PTT, platelet count
Treatment: anticoagulation therapy may also be considered in abnormal uterine bleeding
Diagnosis: hematologic testing; referral to hematology
3 things seen with von willebrand dz
O (COEIN)
Ovulatory dysfunction
age (peri - menopause; amenorrhea)
dx after r/o everything else
causes: endocrine, luteal defects, adrenal hyperplasia, renal/liver dz, PCOS, excessive exercise, acute stress
E (COEIN)
endometrial
increasingly longer and heavier menses in predictive cyclical patterns
Pelvic inflamm dz and PP bleeding
a/s with placental fragments after delivery or endometritis or post abortal issues
I (COEIN)
Iatrogenic Conditions
medications (anticonvulsants, dilantin, digoxin, progestin in contraceptives), IUD, PID, complications with IUD (perforation and expulsions), chronic steroid use, opiates
N (COEIN)
Not classified
Other chronic conditions that are not infectious
Do not fit in any other categories
For ex, AV malformations
hwo do you evaluate AUB?
first R/O pregnancy
determine where bleedig is coming from: cervix, uterus, vagina, sore, rectum?
anovulatory?
regular/irreg? other sx’s?
AUB: physical exam
BMI >30
Skin: acne, hirsutism, acanthosis nigricans, bruising
Breast: galactorrhea (nipple discharge)
Abdomen: abdominal pain, masses
Pelvic/speculum exam: lesions, S/S infection, foreign body
Can determine if uterine blood by looking at blood exiting thru cervical os into vaginal
Source of bleeding: cervical, vaginal, anal?
Bimanual exam: uterine ovarian enlargement, masses
Can be perianal bleeding
AUB: labs
Urine HCG (r/o preg)
CBC to check H&H and platelet count
TSH and prolactin if amenorrhea or any anovulatory bleeding is suspected
PT, PTT fibrinogen if coagulopathy is suspected
endometrial biopsy only tells us
if it’s uterine hyperplasia or endometrial cancer
when is endometrial biopsy warranted
in premenopausal women with prolonged irregular bleeding, unexplained post-coital bleeding, or intermenstrual bleeding, or those with endometrial cells noted on pap smear, premenopausal with anovulatory abnormal bleeding or glandular cells on their pap smear
required for post-menop with abnormal uterine bleeding and those on hormone therapy with abnormal bleeding
Any unscheduled bleeding on hormone therapy that lasts > 3 months after starting combined OC or with endometrial stripe that > 5mL on US
when to do a pelvic ultrasound
anovulatory and no response to tx
or any anatomic defect suspected (saline infusion sonogram, helps identify polyps and fibroids)
when is amenorrhea abnormal
PCOS, anatomic, abnormalities in HPO axis/hormones
primary amenorrhea
no menses by 14 yrs + no secondary sex characteristics ( pubic)
OR
no menses by 16 regardless of characteristics
secondary amenorrhea
No menses in previously normal menstruating for at least 3 cycles or 6 months after being normal
ashmeran syndrome
disorder of genital outflow tract
development of scar tissue from surgical instrumentation (c section) of uterus, vagina, or cervix
No pain, no buildup
Uterine lining obliterated bc of scar tissue, no endometrial buildup, no bleeding
cervical stenosis
disorder of genital outflow tract
scar tissue that develops in cervix and plugs = no bleeding allowed to drain
Scar tissue from cone bx of cervix, LEEP procedure, cryotherapy of cervix, dilation and curettage, congenital absence of uterus/vagina
Amenorrhea: disorder of ovary
autoimmune: thyroid, addisons, diabetes, lupus, RA
other: ovarian, chemo, tubo-ovarian abscess, surgery
4 causes of amenorrhea
disorders of:
genital outflow tract
ovary
anterior pituitary
hypothalamus or CNS
sheehan syndrome
significant postpartum hemorrhage causes vascular infarction and deprives pitutary gland
anovulatory amenorrhea
alteration in menses; irregularity; unpredictable
NO mittelschmerz or PMS
caused by: PCOS
common cause of infertility
chronic anovulation
amenorrhea: disorder of hypothalamic/CNS
causes
lifestyle!
excessive exercise, issues a/s with excess exercise (catechol estrogens are produced and endorphins, which inhibit GnRH, LH, FSH)
Dramatic life events
Grieving process = amenorrhea
Anorexia
Hypothalamic lesions, tuberculosis, sarcoid, and encephalitis = dec secretion of GNRH and reduced levels of FSH and estrogen
what meds / conditions can cause amenorrhea
meds that affect prolactin levels: antihypertensives, psychotropics, H2 blockers, oral contraceptives
chronic dz: diabetes, crohns, CF, celiac dz
amenorrhea: disorders of anterior pituitary
causes
from hyperprolactinema; a prolactinoma (secretes prolactin) tumor! most common cause
hypothyroidism can lead to hyperprolactinemia
increasing dopamine from hypothalamus inhibits GnRH = inhibits steroidogenesis
amenorrhea work up
- Rule out pregnancy and peri-menopause
- overall health: malnutrition, Exercise, recent weight changes, disorders of eating (anorexia, crash dieting, rapid weight loss), Obesity
Meds, herbs, Emotional state, chronic illness
- Physical exam, BMI, Gynecological and breast examination (galactorrhea)
- Assess TSH and prolactin levels (hyperprolactinemia common with anovulation)
- Administer provera challenge test
- Assess FSH & LH levels
ovarian failure dx if FSH high and low estrogen