Fibroids Flashcards
1
Q
Rare feature
A
polycythaemia secondary to autonomous production of erythropoietin
2
Q
Mx of asymptomatic fibroids
A
Review
3
Q
Management of menorrhagia
A
If no distortion of uterine cavity - levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS)
NSAIDs
Tranexamic acid
COCP/POP/progestogens
4
Q
Treatment to shrink/remove fibroids
A
GnRH agonists
5
Q
Issue with GnRH agonists
A
Menopause symptoms + low bone mineral density
6
Q
Surgical mx
A
myomectomy
7
Q
Complication during preganncy
A
Red degeneration