FGM/Adolescent Gynae

Question 1

What is FGM?

Answer 1

Procedures that alter/damage/remove FG for non-medical reasons

Question 2

What are the main problems associated with FGM?

Answer 2

1) Issues with conception/labour
2) PTSD
3) Increased chance of infection
4) Chronic pain
5) Problems with menstruation
6) Increased need of procedures: episiotomy, c section and PPH

Question 3

What are the two types of amenorrhoea?

Answer 3

1) No menses by 16 w/2ndary sexual characteristics/14 w/o 2SC
2) Cessation after onset of menses –> W Loss, exercise, PCOS, pregnancy

Question 4

What is oligomenorrhoea?

Answer 4

Menses that are over 35 days apart

Question 5

What is precocious puberty?

Answer 5

Onset of 2SC before 8 yo

Question 6

What genetic disorder could show signs of poor stunted growth and delayed puberty?

Answer 6

Turner’s Syndrome (45X)

Question 7

When does delayed puberty usually manifest?

Answer 7

11-15 and runs in families