Gyn Flashcards

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Diagnostic criteria for PCOS

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Rotterdam Criteria
2/3 of
Clinical: Hirsutism or oligo-anovulation

Biochemical:Hyperandrogenism

Imaging: 12+ follicles of 2-9mm OR ovarian volume >10ml in one ovary

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2
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Difference between Pap smear and cervical screening

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Pap smear looks for abnormal cells/metaplasia
Cervical screening looks for the HPV itself

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Treatments for PCOS

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FIRST LINE is weight loss target BMI. <25

Not planning for pregnancy
1)COCPs
2)Metformin

1)Aromatase inhibitors: Letrozole or clomiphene
2)exogenous gonadotropins
3)Metformin
4)laparoscopic ovarian drilling
5)IVF

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4
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Complications of PCOS

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1)Irregular periods or amenorrhea
2) Difficulty with conception/fertility
3)ACNE and hirsutism
4)Metabolic syndrome: T2DM and obesity
5)Risk factor for endometrial cancer
6)CVD
7)Pregnancy loss

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5
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Difference between Tranexamic acid(TXA) and mefenamic acid(MFA)

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TXA is an anti fibrinolyic for heavy bleeding

MFA is a Cox-2/PG inhibitor that as acts as pain relief

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6
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COCPs effect on cancer risk

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Decreases risk of endometrial and ovarian Ca

Increases risk of breast and cervical Ca

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7
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Diagnosis of endometriosis

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Clinical
-Fixed uterus
-Vaginorectal and uterosacral tenderness and nodularity on DRE
-laterally displaced cervix
-adnexal tenderness and masses

US pelvis: chocolate cysts

Lapascopy: ectopic endometrioma

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8
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What can Alpha feto protein be used a s a tumour marker for

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Yolk sac tumour(Ovarian Ca) as well as HCC

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9
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When do protein S deficiency related miscarriages occur

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2nd trimester

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10
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Cause of strawberry cervix and treatment

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Trichomonas vaginalis infection->PO metronidazole

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11
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Causes of oligomenorrhea/ secondary amenorrhea

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HPOA Axis

H: Physical, emotional, mental stress, antipsychotic drugs
P: Pituitary adenoma
O: PCOS,Premature ovarian failure(Idiopathic,Iatrogenic,thyroid dysfn, vasculitis)

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12
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tibolone contraindications

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13
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Drug to reduce HIV viral load in pregnancy

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Zidovudine

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14
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Criteria for aspirin in early pregnancy

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Major criteria
1. Previous Pre eclampsia
2. Pre gestational DM
3. Thrombophilia(APS, Protein C,S or anti thrombin iii deficiency,SLE)
4. Chronic HTN
5. CKD

Minor
1. Advanced maternal age >40
2. Obesity BMI >35
3. Nulliparity
4. Pregnancy interval >10years
5. FHx of pre eclampsia
6. Multiple pregnancy

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15
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Groups of causes of female infertility

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Tubal causes
Ovarian causes
Uterine causes
Ovulatory/HPOA

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16
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Tubal causes of female infertility

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Ectopic pregnancies/salpingectomy
Endometriosis
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Tubal ligation

17
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Ovarian causes of female infertility

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Low ovarian reserve

18
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Uterine causes of female infertility

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Endometrial polyps
Submucosal fibroids
Ashermanns syndrome

19
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Ovulatory/HPOA causes of infertility

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Ovarian:
PCOS
Premature ovarian failure
Chromosomal eg Turners

Hypothalamic

Idiopathic hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism

20
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Groups of causes of recurrent pregnancy loss

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  1. Problems with placental perfusion
  2. Uterine issues
  3. Chromosomal abnormalities
21
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Causes of male infertility

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Pre Testicular
-hypothalamic hypogonadism,Kallmans syndrome
-Pituitary: hyperprolactinemia
-Exogenous hormones
-Thyroid dysfunction
Testicular
-congenital: Klinefelter or y chromosome microdeletion
-Acquired: Trauma, infection,varicocele, chemo/surg
Post testicular
-Vasectomy
-Cystic fibrosis

22
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High risk surgical-pathological features of endometrial cancer

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> 2cm
=50% myoinvasion
Cervix involvement
Histo shows
i) grade 3 endometroid
ii) clear cell
iii)serous

23
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Endometrial Ca staging

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FIGO staging
I: confined to uterus
II: extension to cervix
III: extension to pelvis
IV: Local or distant metastasis eg rectum,bladder

24
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Most common cause of post menopausal bleeding

A

Atrophic vaginitis

BUT endometrial ca until proven otherwise

25
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Cardinal signs and Sx of ovarian Ca

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Nausea/Vomiting
Bloatedness
Distension
Pelvi-Abdominal mass
Urinary urgency/frequency
Early satiety/LOA/LOW

Generally NOT a/w uterine bleeding

26
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RFs of ovarian Ca

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Also unopposed hyperestrogenism

Nulliparity
Early menarche
Late menopause
Endometriosis

Genetic
BCRA ½
HNPCC
Peutz Jeghers syndrome

27
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For ovarian cystectomy, why are the ovaries preserved if possible

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To avoid early menopause and increased risk of cardiovascular disease

28
Q

Antibiotics for Pelvic Inflammatory

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Ceftriaxone
Doxycycline
Metronidazole

29
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Gold standard for emergency contraception

A

Intra Uterine Copper Device

30
Q

What is in the morning after pill

A

Ulipristal, a progesterone receptor modulator

31
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What is used in a endometrial sampling

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Pipelle biopsy