Exploring Gynaecological Sx Flashcards
1
Q
Vaginal discharge
A
Quantity
Colour - blood, odour, itching.
Associated Gynae sx.
2
Q
Abnormal PV bleeding
A
Type: menorrhagia intermenstrual post coital postmenopausal
Quantity of loss number of sanitary towels tampons passage of clots flooding
Pain with blood loss
Anaemia symptoms - tiredness breathlessness on exertion
Thyroid symptoms
Chance of pregnancy
Associated gynaecological symptoms
3
Q
Secondary causes of Amenorrhoea
A
General: weight loss, stress, exercise, diet.
Head: visual problems headaches
Thyroid: heat intolerance tremor palpitations diarrhoea torso
Torso: Hirsutism and acne
Abdomen: possibility of pregnancy.