Formative Questions Flashcards
which layer of the uterine wall is responsible for regenerating tissue lost during menstruation?
stratum basalis
which time point do the ovaries contain the greatest number of germ cells?
7 months gestation
what is the structure called that forms from the follicle following ovulation?
corpus luteum
what is the most likely embryonic explanation for a woman having two uteri?
an incomplete fusion of the paramesonephric duct
in males, which structure develops to form the vas deferens?
mesonephric duct
in females, which structure develops to form the superior portion of the vagina?
paramesonephric duct
what is the name of the regulatory body that regulates assisted conception treatment in the UK?
the human fertilisation and embryology authority (HFEA)
up to what stage can research on human embryos be performed in the UK?
day 14
A couple attend an infertility clinic. She has had a hysterectomy as management for grade 1b endometrial cancer. All infertility investigations are normal, including normal female ovarian reserve and semen analysis.
What treatment option should be discussed?
surrogacy
A couple attend an infertility clinic. The man had a vasectomy 5 years ago and was shown to be azoospermic following this.
What treatment option should be offered initially?
ICSI treatment with sperm obtained by surgical sperm aspiration
A couple attend an infertility clinic. Investigations for the man show he has obstructive azoospermia.
Which genetic condition is the most likely cause of this condition?
cystic fibrosis
at which stage in embryo development is embryo transfer most successful?
blastocyst
a couple present with a 5 year history of unexplained infertility - what is the best course of treatment?
IVF
a couple present to discuss assisted conception options, the man had a vasectomy three years ago - what is the best option?
surgical sperm retrieval and IVF
what is the best course of treatment for suspected HSV infection?
acyclovir
how long do male pubic lice live on average?
22 days
where does spermatogenesis occur in a testicle?
seminiferous tubules
which structures on the foetal skull outline the vertex?
anterior + posterior fontanelles
parietal eminences
A non-sexually active woman presents with a vaginal discharge which contains bubbles and has an offensive smell.
What is the most likely infection?
bacterial vaginosis
changes in the endometrium in the luteal phase are the direct effect of which hormone?
progesterone
how long does the luteal phase last in the menstrual cycle?
14 days
Following a dilation and curettage for a missed miscarriage the pathology report states that this is a “complete hydatidiform mole” (CHM).
What is this at higher risk of turning in to, when compared with partial moles?
choriocarcinoma
A 35-year-old woman seeks contraception. She has heavy and painful periods. She smokes 10 cigarettes daily. Her BMI is 33 and BP 128/70. She is taking a drug for epilepsy that is a liver enzyme inducer. Which of the following options would be the best contraceptive for this woman?
IUS