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Female and Male GU/Repro Flashcards

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epithelia of ovary

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  • simple
  • cuboidal
  • (aka germinal)
  • rapidly proliferate to repair ovulatory surface defects
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epithelia of fallopian tube

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  • simple
  • columnar
  • ciliated cells transport egg/embryo
  • damage can cause infertility, hydrosalpinx, ectopic pregnancy
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epithelia of uterus

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  • simple
  • columnar
  • (aka endometrium)
  • stratum FUNCTIONALIS sloughs off d/r menstruation
  • prolonged estrogen exposure prevents shedding, resulting in hyperplasia/malignancy
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epithelia of cervix

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  • ECTO-cervix:
    • stratified
    • squamous
    • NON-keratinized
  • ENDO-cervix:
    • simple
    • columnar
  • cervical glans secrete mucus:
    • thin and watery during ovulation
    • mucus plug during pregnancy
  • HPV infection predisposed to cervical malignancy
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epithelia of vagina

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  • stratified
  • squamous
  • NON-keratinized
  • maintains acidic environment to prevent infection
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Endometriosis

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  • imp c/o chronic pain an dinfertility
  • d/t endometrial cells implanted on various pelvic organs (mc:)
    • ovary
    • posterior cul-de-sac
    • broad ligaments
    • uterosacral ligaments
  • histoL
    • hemosiderin deposits
    • endometrial glands or stroma outside the uterus
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Granulosa cell tumor of the ovary

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  • Clinical features:
    • large unilat adnexal mass
    • INC estrogen
      • can present w/ endometrial hyperplasia
      • precocious puberty
    • INC inhibin
  • Histo:
    • Call-Exner bodies
      • cuboidal granulosa cells
      • rosette pattern
      • coffee bean nuclei
    • ylw theca cells with lipid
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AFP (alpha-fetoprotein)

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  • normally produced by fetal liver and yolk sac
  • tumor marker in pts with:
    • hepatocellular ca
    • NON-seminomatous testicular ca
    • ovarian ca
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beta-hCG

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  • confirm pregnancy
  • screen for:
    • gestational trophoblastic dz
    • germ cell tumors
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CA-125 (cancer antigen)

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  • elevated in epithelial carcinomas of the ovary
    • serous
    • endometriod
    • clear cell
  • stromal tumors do NOT release significant amounts of CA-125
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Sertoli-Leydif tumors

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  • type of ovarian sex cord tumor
  • produces testosterone
  • affected pts CP: evidence of HYPER-androgenism:
    • hirsutism
    • clitoromegaly
    • deepening voice
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Struma ovarii

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  • germ cell tumor of the ovary
  • can cause hyperthyroidism by secreting THYROXINE
  • histopath: mature thyroid tissue
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septic abortion

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  • RF: pregnancy ermination with retaine dproducts of conception
  • micro:
    • gram neg bacilli
    • S. aureus and E coli d/t seeding of the uterine cavity d/r instrumentation
  • CP:
    • fevers, chils, lower abdo pain, bloody or purulent vaginal discahrge
    • boggy and tender uterus with dilated cervix
  • pelvic US:
    • retained products of conception
    • INC vascularity
    • echogenic material in the cavity
    • thick endometrial stripe
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GnRH

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pulsatile

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FSH…FGS

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  • FSH:
    • granulosa (FEMALE)
      • have aromatase
      • location of androgen to estrogen
    • sertoli (MALE)
      • makes Inhibin B
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LH…LTL

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  • Theca (interna) {FEMALE}
    • cholesterol to androgens (and progesterone)
  • Leydig {MALE}
    • Testosterone
      • neg feedback on LH and GnRH
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FP vs. LS

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  • follicular/Proliferative
    • first few days: menses
    • primary, secondary, vesicular (surge of estradiol)
  • LH and FSH surge at DAY 14
  • —-crossover—-
  • luteal/secretory
    • corpus luteum-secretes progesterone
    • regression
    • corpus albicans
    • making home for embryonic implantation (matures lining)
    • spiral arterial coil
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ovary–E–LH

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  • FSH stimulates ovary (in menopause INC FSH)
  • ovary stimulates estrogen release
  • estrogen stimulates LH surge (similar to hCG)
    • dominant follicle will RUPTURE
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progesterone withdrawal

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  • INC prostaglandins=vasocontriction of spiral arteries
  • INC metalloproteases
    • APOPTOSIS
    • degeneration of functionalis later
    • menstrual flow
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prolactin and menses

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anovulation (lactational amenorrhea)

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functional hypothalamic amenorrhea

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  • secondary amen w.:
    • low body weight
    • frequent strenuous exercise
    • lanugo (fine hair..inadequte calorie intake)
  • seen in competitive atheltes, dancers, models
  • reduced circulating leptin d/t diminished adipose tissue stores
    • inhibits pulsatile GnRH form hypothalamus=DEC pit LH and FSH secretion=low circulating estrogen levels andddd amen
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what are three different types of contraceptive methods?

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  • systemic progestins
  • locally-acting progestins
  • copper IUD
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systemic progestins-contraceptives

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  • combined hormonal contraceptive:
    • pill, transdermal patch, vaginal ring
  • progestin implant/injection
  • primary MOA: suppresses GnRH and pituitary gonadotropin secretion=inhibits ovulation
    • b/c LH spike is required to stimulate ovulation
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locally acting progestins–Contraceptives

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  • progestin-only (Norethindrone) pill or Levonorgestrel IUD
  • primary MOA: thickens cervical mucus and impairs sperm penetration
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copper IUD–Contraceptives

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  • primary MOA: creates chronic cytotoxic inflammatory response in uterus impairing sperm migration
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roles of progesterone and estrogen in hormonal contraceptives

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  • progestin-synthetic equivalent to progesterone
    • responsible for pregnancy prevention in all hormonal contraceptives
  • estrogen-included to improve the bleeding profile
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what are the three mechanisms of Down syndrome

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  • meiotic NONdisjunction (95%)
    • path: extra copy of c21 in every cell-recurrence based on maternal age
  • unbalance translocation:
    • all/pt of extra c21 ATTACHED to another chromosome
    • HIGH recurrence risk if balances translocation is present in one parent
  • Mosaicism
    • SOME (nottt all) cells have extra c21 copy
    • nondisjunction event in early embryonic life
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SERMS

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  • tamoxifen and Raloxifene
  • MOA: competitive inhibitor of estrogen binding
    • mixed agonist/ANT-agonist
  • indications:
    • prevent breast ca in high-risk pts
    • t: adjuvant tx of breast ca
    • R: post-men osteoporosis
  • SE:
    • hot flashes
    • venous thromboembolism
    • endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma (T only)
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Tamoxifen and the L

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  • T has a favorable effect on serum lipids, with a DEC in total and LDL cholesterol
  • no significant change in HDL
  • serum TG may INC in some pts
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amniotic fluid embolism (AFE)-Clinical features

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  • cardiogenic shock
  • hypoxemic respiratory failure
  • DIC
    • tissue factor (thromboplastin) released from amniotic fluid
    • triggers DIC
  • seizures or coma
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What is AFE (amniotic fluid embolism)

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  • rare complication d/r pregnancy or shortly after delivery
  • PP:
    • amniotic fluid with arachidonic acid metabolites enters maternal circulation through sites of uterine trauma or cervical lacerations
    • get anaphylactoid rxn
    • amniotic fluid causes occlusions and vasospasm of the maternal pulmonary circulaion=
      • LV failure
      • DEC CO
      • severe V/Q mismatch
    • hypoxia and hypotensive shock lead to cardiopulmonary arrest
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AFE (amniotic fluid embolism) autopsy

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  • fetal squamous cells and mucin in the maternal pulmonary arteries
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maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein screening (MSAFP)

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  • INC MSAFP:
    • open NTD (anencephaly, open spina bifida)
    • ventral wall defects (omphalocele, gastroschisis)
    • multiple gestation
  • DEC MSAFP
    • aneuploidies (trisomy 18 & 21)
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DS and unbalanced Robertsonian translocation

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  • entire long arm of one chromosome 21 is translocated to the long arm of an acocentric chromosome (chromosome 14)
  • indivs have 46 chromosome, BUT one chrom14 is comprised of the long arms of both c14 and 21
  • 46, XX, t(14;21)
  • affected parent is asymptomatic
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DS quadruple screen

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  • LOW MSAFP
  • LOW unconjugated estriol
  • HIGH beta-hCG
  • HIGH Inhibin A (secreted from placenta with hCG)
36
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perineal body

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  • tendinous ctr point of the perineum
  • sepratates urogenital and anal triangles
  • the following structures are anchored to it:
    • bulbospongiosus muscle
    • external anal sphincter muscle
    • superficial and deep transverse perineal muscles
    • fibers form the external urethral sphincter, levator ani, and muscular coat of the rectum
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(midline) episiotomies

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  • espisiotomies are used to enlarge the vaginal outlet to facilitate delivery and reduce the risk of severe perineal laceration
  • midline epi
    • vertical incision from posterior vaginal opening to perineal body
    • transects the vaginal lining and the submucosal tissue but NOT:
      • the external anal sphincter
      • the rectal mucosa
  • improper repair of a midline epi–>pelvic organ prolapse of dyspareunia
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What happens when the clitoris is stimulated

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ischiocavernosus muscle forces blood into the clitoris

39
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levator ani muscle

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  • part of anal triangle
  • supports pelvic floor
  • can be strengthened by Kegel exercises
  • often stretched, pushed aside, torn by fetal crowning and delivery
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imperforate hymen

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  • obstructive lesion caused by incomplete degeneration of the ctl portion of the fibrous tissue band connecting the walls of the vagina
  • CP:
    • primary amenorrhea
    • nml secondary sex characteristics
    • cycliv abdominal or pelvic pain d/t accumulation of menstrual blood in vagina and uterus (hematocolpos)
    • pressure from collection of blood=back pain and difficulties with defecation
  • examination:
    • vaginal bulge and/or mass palpated anterior to the rectum
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Kallman syndrome

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  • d/t impaired synthesis of gonadotropin-releasing hormone by hypothalamus
  • CP:
    • primary amenorrhea
    • absent secondary sexual characteristics
    • olfactory sensory defect
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urethral injury

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  • FOley catheter is contraindicated, can owrsen injury
  • perform retrograde urethrogram to assess urethral integrity
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dysmorphic features of DS

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  • epicanthal folds
  • upslanting palpebral fissures
  • protruding tongue
  • excessive skin at the nape of the neck
  • borth weight and length below avg
  • hypotonia and a weak startle (Moro) reflex
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pudendal nerve block for perineal laceration repair

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  • PN is derived from S2-S4 nerve roots
  • sensory: perinum and motor: urethral and anal sphincters
  • landmarks:
    • ischial spines and sacrospinus ligament
      • ischial spines=bony protrusions located posterolateral to the vaginal sidewall
      • sacrospinus ligament=firm band that runs medially and posteriorly from the ischial spine to the sacrum
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lateral femoral cutaneous

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  • L2-L3
  • sensory to anterior and lateral thigh
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inferior gluteal

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  • L5-S2
  • motor to gluteus maximus
47
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genitofemorl

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  • L1-L2
  • sensory to scrotum/labia majora, medial thigh
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obturator

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  • L3-L4
  • sensory to medial thigh and motor to adduction
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iliohypogastric

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T12-L1 and sensory to suprapubic

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congenital torticollis epi + PP

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  • develops 2-4 wks of age
  • mc d/t: birth trauma (breech delivery) –or– malposition of the head in utero (d/t fetal macrosomia or oligohydramnios)
    • result: SCM injury and fibrosis
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congenital torticollis CP and PE

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  • CP:additional musculoskeletal anomalies:
    • hip dysplasia
    • metatarsus adductus (adduction of the forefoot)
    • talipes quinovarus (clubfoot)
  • clinical diagnosis:
    • PE: head tilted toward the affected side
      • chin pointed away form contracture
    • soft-tissue mass may be palpable in inferior 1/3 of affected SCM
    • sever casesL plagiocephaly and facial asymmetry
  • Tx: resolve with conservative therapy and stretching exercises
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Metronidazole disulfiram-like reaction

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  • Metro treats trichomonas vaginitis and bacterial vaginosis
  • avoid alcohol!!! or…. will get disulfiram-like reaction
    • inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase and causes acetaldehyde accumulation
    • systemic adverse effects: HA, abdo cramps, nausea, flushing

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