Gyn Flashcards
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Name most common etiologic causes of 2e amenorrhea (2)
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- Ovarian causes—40%
- Hypothalamic causes—35%
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Describe tx: Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (3)
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- Patient education (diagnosis)
- Hormone replacement therapy until age of menopause
- Maintain age-appropriate bone density
- Cardiovascular health
- Yearly F/U of HRT, TSH levels; bone scan as needed
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Describe tx: Primary dysmenorrhea (3)
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- NSAIDs
- Hormonal suppression (OCPs, Depo-Provera, Mirena)
- Nonpharmacologic (i.e., physical exercise, topical heat, high- frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS))
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Describe steps for primary amenorrhea (3)
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- B-hcg
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Serum levels of FSH
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In amenorrhea, if present + high FSH, think of what? (2)
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- Gonadal dysgenesis: Turner Syndrome, Swyer syndrome
- 17 alpha hydroxylase deficiency
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Describe: Gonadal dysgenesis (3)
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- Present streak gonads, functionless, fribrous tissue, can’t respond to FSH stimulation
- Can’t produce sex hormones -> no 2e female sex characteristics
- Associated with Turner’s syndrome and Swyer syndrome
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How to dx: Turner’s syndrome
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- Karyotype: 45X or Mosaic (45X + 46XX OR 45X + 46XY)
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Describe presentation: Turner’s syndrome (6)
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- Short stature
- Widely spaced nipples
- Low-set ears
- Wide or webbed neck
- Broad chest
- Arms turn outward
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Describe tx: Turner’s syndrome (3)
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- Streak gonads surgically removed
- Estrogen therapy (low doses) + progesterone (2 yrs after) 10 days per month to induce menstrual bleeding
- Growth hormone therapy
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Describe lab: 17 alpha hydroxylase defiency (3)
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- high progesterone
- high deoxycorticosterone
- serum 17-alpha-hydroprogesterone < 0.2 ng/ml
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Describe tx: 17 alpha hydroxylase defiency (3)
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- Exogenous glucocorticoid replacement therapy (hydrocortisone or dexamethasone)
- Mineralocorticoid receptor blockade (ex: spironolactone)
- Low-dose estrogen + progestin (2 yrs later)
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DDX of uterus on pelvic ultrasound + low FSH (2)
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hypothalamic or pituitary disorder
- congenital GnRH deficiency (ex: Kallman syndrome)
- constitutional delay of puberty
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Name DDX of anatomic abnormality in pelvic ultrasound (for amenorrhea) (2)
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- Outflow tract obstruction -> surgery
- Transverse septum (inside vagina)
- Imperforate hymen
- Absent uterus
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Name DDX: Absent uterus (3)
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- Mullerian agenesis (46XX - genetically female)
- Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (46 XY)
- 5-alpha reductase deficiency (46 XY)
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How to differenciate DDX: Absent uterus (2)
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Karyotype + serum testosterone
- Mullerian agenesis (46XX - genetically female)
- Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (46 XY)
- 5-alpha reductase deficiency (46 XY)
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Describe sx: Mullerian agenesis (5)
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- 46XX - genetically female
- Short vagina
- absent/rudimentary and obstructed uterus
- ovaries N, breast N
- Development/FSH/Testosterone
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Describe tx: Mullerian agenesis (3)
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- Psychological counceling
- Surgical creation of vagina + vaginal dilators
- Possible to have children via assisted reproduction techniques (egg harvesting, in vitro fertilization, surrogate pregnancy) OR uterus transplantation
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Describe: Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (5)
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- Defective receptor, Testosterone N
- No tissues response:
- Female external genatalia
- Sparce body hair
- Almost no pubertal acne
- Well-developed breats
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Describe management: Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (3)
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- Testes in abdomen/pelvis/inguinal canal -> high risk of cancer -> surgical removal after puberty
- Counceling
- Vaginal surgery/dilation
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Describe: 5-alpha reductase deficiency (3)
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- Do not undergo DHT-dependent masculinization during fetal development
- at birth: female or ambiguous external genitalia
- at puberty: testosterone levels rise ++ -> male-pattern hair growth, acne, muscle mass, deeper voice
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Describe management: 5-alpha reductase deficiency (2)
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- Counceling
- DHT therapy (if male) or estrogen therapy (if female)
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Name initial lab studies for secondary amenorrhea (5)
* FSH
* Prolactin
* Estradiol
* TSH
* If signs of virilization -\> testosterone
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Descrive tx, dx: Prolactinoma (2)
* IRM
* Tx: Cabergoline (Dopamine agonist) -\> inhibits prolactine secretion
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Describe signs and tx: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) (6)
* Lab: Testosterone \> 60 ng/dL + Signs of virilization
* Oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea
* Obesity, insulin resistance -\> metformin therapy, weight loss
* Hyperandrogenism -\> OCP (if no desire to be pregnant), ideally progestin w/ antiandrogen properties (ex: **drospirenone**) -
* spironolactone if OCP C-I
* If desire pregnancy -\> **clomiphene citrate**
* If androgen levels +++ \> 150 ng/dL -\> CT Scan abdomen and pelvis to look for androgen secreting tumours
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In secondary amenorrhea, what to think of if normal TSH/prolactin/androgen and:
* High FSH + low estradiol in female \< 40 years old
Primary ovarian failure
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Describe sx: Primary ovarian failure (2)
* Hot flashes
* Vaginal dryness
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Describe tx: Primary ovarian failure (2)
Tx: Hormone replacement therapy
* Estrogen: to decrease risk osteoporosis and Cardiovasc disease
* Progesterone: to decrease endometrial hyperplasia and cancer
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In secondary amenorrhea, what to think of if normal TSH/prolactin/androgen and:
* Low FSH + low estradiol in female
* Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea
* Systemic illness (ex: DB1, celiac disease)
* Large tumor that compresses FSH and LH secreting neurones -\> IRM
* Pituitary gland
* CNS
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In secondary amenorrhea, what to think of if normal TSH/prolactin/androgen and:
* FSH and estradiol normal
Uterus is not responding
* Asherman syndrome: scar tissue in uterine cavity
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Describe dx: Asherman syndrome (2)
* golden standard: hysteroscope
* 10-day medroxyprogesterone test to access uterine function
* if bleeding -\> healthy uterus
* if no bleeding -\> scar tissue in uterine cavity -\> hysterosalpingogram or hysteroscopy
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What's the tx of primary dysmenorrhea (2)
* Non pharmacological treatment:
* Reassurance
* Topical heat
* Physical exercise
* • High-frequency TENS
* OCP or NSAIDs
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What's the tx of leiomyomas (2)
Myomectomy or uterine artery embolization
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Describe tx: PMS and PMDD
* Non pharmacologic
* Patient education
* Diet: avoid; Na+, simple sugars, caffeine, alcohol
* Supplements—CaCO3, Mg2+, Vit E
* Exercise
* Psychotherapy (CBT)
* Relaxation therapy
* Pharmacological
* NSAIDS (ex: naproxen)
* SSRIs (citalopram, fluoxetine, sertraline)
* Combined OCPs
* Spironolactone (during luteal phase only)
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Name C-I for OCPs (14)
* \< 6 wk postpartum if breast-feeding
* Breast CA (current)
* Smoker \> 35 y.o. (\> 15 cigarette/d)
* Uncontrolled HTN (systolic \> 160 mm Hg or diastolic \> 100 mm Hg
* Venous thromboembolism (current or Hx)
* Ischemic heart disease
* Valvular heart disease (PulmHTN, A b, Hx of SBE)
* Diabetes with retinopathy/nephropathy/neuropathy
* Migraine headaches with focal neurologic Sx
* Severe cirrhoris
* Liver tumor (adenoma or hepatoma)
* Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
* Known thrombophilia
* Known or suspected pregnancy
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Name progestin only OCPs (2)
* Progestin-only pill
* Depo-Provera injection
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Name side effects: OCP (5)
Most resolve in first 3 cycles:
* Breast tenderness
* Nausea
* Irregular bleeding
* Chloasma
* No evidence for weight gain and/ or mood Ds
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Name criterias for Good Candidates for p Only (8)
* CI or sensitivity to E
* \> 35 yr and smoker
* Migraine headaches
* Breast-feeding
* Endometriosis
* Sickle cell disease
* Anticonvulsant Rx
* Difficulty complying with daily pill (for DMPA)
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Name side effects: Copper IUD (3)
* Pelvic pain
* ↑ Menstrual ow
* Spotting
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Name side effects: Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) (4)
* Pelvic pain
* Depression, headache, acne, breast tenderness (maximal in rst 3 mo of use)
* ↑ Menstrual flow or spotting in first few months then ↓ bleeding
* Functional cysts
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Name benefits: Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) (4)
* Decreased menstrual flow (in over 75% of patients)
* Decreased endometrial CA
* Improved dysmenorrhea
* Prevents endometrial hyperplasia in women taking tamoxifen
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Name: Emergency Contraceptions (EC) (3)
* **Plan B** (up to 5 days): Levonorgestrel-only method (2 doses 12h apart)
* **Yuzpe Method** (up to 5 days): Oral administration of 2 doses of 100 mg EE and 500 mg levonorgestrel 12 h apart
* **Postcoital Insertion of Copper IUD**: Can be placed up to 7 d after intercourse to prevent conception and left in place to provide ongoing contraception
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Describe management: Missed abortion (3)
* D&C
* Misoprostol
* Expectant managemen
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Describe: Complete abortion (1)
Spontaneous expulsion of all fetal and placental tissue before 20 wk of gestation
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Describe management: Complete abortion (2)
* Ensure hemodynamic stability
* Supportive
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Describe management: Incomplete abortion (3)
* D&C
* Misoprostol
Incomplete expulsion of the products of conception before 20 wk of gestation
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Describe management: Threatened abortion (1)
Expectant management
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Describe management: Inevitable abortion (3)
* D&C
* Misoprostol
* Expectant management
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Differenciate:
* Missed abortion
* Complete abortion
* Incomplete abortion
* **Missed abortion**:
* Death of the fetus occurring in utero with retention of the pregnancy
* **Complete abortion**:
* Spontaneous expulsion of all fetal and placental tissue before 20 wk of gestation
* **Incomplete abortion**:
* Incomplete expulsion of the products of conception before 20 wk of gestation
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Differenciate:
* Threatened abortion
* Inevitable abortion
* Threatened abortion:
* **Bleeding** occurring during the first 20 wk of gestation **without** the **passage** of tissue or cervical dilation.
* In the presence of fetal cardiac activity, a high proportion of pregnancies continue.
* Inevitable abortion:
* **Bleeding** ± ROM
* Cramping
* **Dilation of the cervix**
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Describe: Septic abortion (1)
* Infection of retained products of conception by S. aureus, GN bacilli, or gram positive cocci.
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Describe: Lab investigations for recurrent miscarriages
TIE GAME
* Thrombophilic
* Immunologic: Antiphospholipid antibodies
* Endocrine: Fasting glucose or Hb(A1c), TSH (hypothyroidism), PRL
* Genetic/chromosomal: Cytogenetic analysis of both partner
* Anatomic: Hysteroscopy, Hysterosalpingography
* 6. Environmental/toxicologic
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Name methods of abortion (5)
First trimester:
* Vacuum curettage
* Misoprostol
Second trimesteR:
* D&E
* Labor induction
* Oxytocin
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Describe labs of menopause (4)
* ↑ Serum FSH
* ↑ Serum LH
* ↓ Serum estradiol
* ↑ Vaginal pH \> 6
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Name: Indication for Spine XR in Postmenopausal women (3)
* Historic height loss \> 6cm
* Prospective height loss \> 2 cm (↑kyphosis)
* Acute, incapacitating back pain: to R/O vertebral #
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Describe the management of Vasomotor Sx in menopause (5)
Resolves within 5 yr
* Reassurance and lifestyle Ds: Use fans to keep cool, dress in layers, quit smoking, exercise, weight loss if overweight, avoid hot food, caffeine, and EtOH
* Alternative medicine: Evidence lacking for long-term safety/efficacy for black cohosh, dietary soy, phytoestrogens clover, Vit E, kava, evening primrose oil, Chinese herbs
* **Nonhormonal Rx: venlafaxine/SSRIs, gabapentin, clonidine, bellergal**
* **Nonestrogenic hormonal Rx: Ps**
* **Systemic HRT: Estrogen therapy (ET), estrogen/progesterone therapy (EPT)**
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Describe the management of Urogenital Sx in menopause (3)
Generally, Worsen with age
* Reassurance, patient education, and smoking cessation
* Vaginal moisturizer (polycarbophil gel/Replens)
* **Local ET: intravaginal E is the Rx of choice for isolated vaginal Sx (e.g., Vagifem).** At recommended dose/frequency do not need to add P
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Describe the management of Osteoporosis Sx in menopause (7)
Generally Worsens with age
* Patient education: exercise, healthy diet, and smoking cessation
* Osteoporosis RF assessment
* **Vit D (800 IU/d) and Ca2+ supplementation**
* **Bisphosphonates (alendronate, risedronate)**
* **Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs)**
* **Calcitonin**: approved for Rx, not prevention of osteoporosis
* **E**
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Name C-I to estrogen therapy (4)
CULT
* Cancer (breast or uterine)
* Undx vaginal bleeding
* Liver disease (acute)
* Thromboembolic disease (active)
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Name C-I to progesterone therapy (4)
PUB
* Pregnancy
* Undx vaginal bleeding
* Breast CA
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Describe presentation: Bacterial vaginosis (5)
* odor
* Amsel criteria (3 of 4)
* Thin homogeneous vaginal discharge
* Clue cells on N/S wet mount or Gram stain
* Positive Whiff test on KOH wet mount
* Vaginal pH \> 4.5
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Describe tx: Bacterial vaginosis (2)
* Metronidazole
* Clindamycin
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Describe: Vaginal candidiasis (6)
* pruritus
* edema, fissures excoriations, dysuria
* thick flocculent white discharge
* DX criteria:
* Normal vaginal pH (4–4.5)
* Hyphae and buds on saline wet mount (yeast)
* Positive yeast culture from the vagina
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Describe tx: Vaginal candidiasis (2)
* Fluconazole
* Clotrimazole
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Describe: Vaginal trichomoniasis (6)
* Dyspareunia, pruritus
* « Strawberry cervix »
* Dx criteria:
* Trichomonas (motile agellum) seen on N/S wet mount
* High number of Polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) on saline microscopy
* Positive culture
* Vaginal pH 5 – 6
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Describe tx: Vaginal trichomoniasis (2)
* Metronidazole
* Tx partner
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Describe tx: Gonorrhea (5)
* **(Cefixime** or **Ceftriaxone) + (Azithromycin or** **Doxycycline)**
* Alternative: Azithromycin or Spectinomycin
## Footnote
**Co-treatment for chlamydia**
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Describe tx: Chlamydia (3)
* **Doxycycline**
* **Azithromycin**
* Alternative: Erythromycin
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Name indications for Repeat screening for Gonorrhea (2)
* **All cases 6 mo post-Rx**
* Test of cure with culture **3 to 7 d after** initiation of treatment when:
* **gono pharyngeal infx**
* tx with nonrec regimen
* suspected tx failure
* uncertain compliance
* reexposure to untreated partner
* **PID or disseminated infx**
* **pregnancy**
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Name indications for repeat testing of C.TRACHOMATIS (2)
* **All cases 6 mo post-Rx**
* **Test of cure in 3 to 4 wk recommended when:**
* Uncertain compliance
* non recommended regimen
* **Pregnancy**
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Describe: Syphilis (4)
* 1°:
* **painless chancre** (genital ulcer), regional LAD
* Resolves in 2-8 wk
* 2°:
* **symmetric maculopapular rash (palms and soles**)
* fever, malaise, LAD, mucous lesions, condyloma lata, alopecia, meningitis, headaches, uveitis, retinitis
* Latent: axp
* 3°: aortic aneurysm, aortic regurgitation, coronary artery ostial stenosis
* **Neurosyphilis** (form of 3°): Argyll-Robertson pupil
* **Gumma** (form of 3°): tissue destruction in any organ.
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Describe tx: Syphilis (3)
* 1°, 2°, early latent: Benzathine Penicillin G, Doxycycline
* Neurosyphilis: Penicillin G
* Gumma: Benzathine Penicillin G
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Describe tx: Herpes (2)
* Acyclovir
* Famciclovir
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Describe: Chancroid (3)
* **Painful** genital ulcers with granulomatous bases
* **H. ducreyi**
* May progress to inguinal ulcers, painful inguinal LAD
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Describe tx: Chancroid (4)
* Ciprofloxacin
* Eryhtromycin
* Azithromycin
* Ceftriaxone
## Footnote
**Must empirically treat all individuals with sexual exposure in the last 2 wk from onset**
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Describe: HPV Condyloma Acuminata (2)
* Frequently asx
* Lesion: external genital warts (condyloma acuminata)—multifocal **cauli ower-like exophytic fronds** → ± pruritus or local discharge
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Describe tx: HPV Condyloma Acuminata (7)
* Patient applied:
* **Imiquimod**
* **Podophyllotoxin**
* Provider-based:
* **Cryotherapy**
* **Bi- or trichloroacetic acid**
* **CO2 laser ablation, excision**
* Extensive or resistant lesions:
* Excision with electrosurgery
* CO2 laser removal
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Describe: PID Minimum Triad
Lower abdo pain + one of the following:
* Adnexal tenderness
* Cervical motion tenderness
* Utrine tenderness
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Describe: Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome
Perihepatitis resulting in adhesions between the liver capsule and the abdo wall. Perihepatitis resolves with Rx of PID.
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Describe inpatient tx: PID (4)
* Cefotetan + doxycycline then continue with doxycycline
* Cefoxitin + doxycycline, then continue with doxycycline
* Clindamycin + gentamicin then doxycycline or clindamycin
Note: consider adding metronidazole
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Describe outpatient tx: PID (4)
* Ceftriaxone + (doxycycline or azithromycin)
* Cefixime + (doxycycline or azithromycin)
* Levofloxacin
Note: consider adding metronidazole
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Name gold standard dx: PID
Laparoscopy
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Describe population screening (3)
* There are slight differences among each province
* Should begin within 3 yr of initiating sexual activity or over age 21, whichever is later
* Should be conducted annually until three consecutive negative Pap tests
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Describe: Approach to cervical CA screening (Figure)
* Unsatisfactory/inadequate sample
* Normal
* Benign atypia (infection, reactive Ds)
* Atypical Squamous Cells - Uncertain Significance (ASCUS)
* Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (LSIL)
* Colposcopy
* Atypical Glandular Cells of Uncertain Signifi- cance (AGUS)
* High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (HSIL)
* Invasive cervical cancer (rarely)
* Carcinoma in situ (CIS)
* Atypical Squamous Cells - Possible HSIL (ASC-H)
* Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN)
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* If these Pap tests are normal → continue screening q2–3 yr
* Should continue until the age of 69 yr, if there has been adequate screening over the past 10 yr
* If there has been no Pap smear for 5 yr, begin annual Pap tests until three consecutive negative Pap tests, then should continue q2–3 yr
* Discontinue screening at age 70 if \> 3 normal Pap tests in the last 10 yr
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Describe HPV screening for:
* HIV/immunocompromised
* Total hysterectomy
* Subtotal hysterectomy
* Pregnancy
* Women who have sex with women
* HIV/immunocompromised: annual screening.
* Discontinue screening for women who have undergone a total hysterectomy for benign reasons and no Hx of cervical dysplasia or HPV.
* Subtotal hysterectomy (i.e., cervix intact): continue routine screening.
* Screening frequency in pregnancy is the same as in nonpregnant women.
* Women who have sex with women should follow the same screening protocol as women who have sex with men.
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Describe staging and rx of cervical CA
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Describe: Approach to the management of ovarian cysts (Figure)
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Describe: Approach to the management of uterine leiomyomas (Figure)
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Describe: Characteristics of benign vers s ma ignant ovarian masses
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Name first choice imagerie for pelvic masses (1)
U/S
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Name lab markers for ovarian masses (4)
* **CA-125 (N \< 35 U/mL): ovarian tumors**
* AFP (N \< 5.4 ng/mL): Germ cell tumors (endodermal sinus), dermoids, pregnancy, Hepatocellular Carcinoma
* LDH (N \< 250 U/L): Dysgerminomas
* hCG (N \< 5 mlU/mL): germ cell tumors GTD (choriocarcinoma), pregnancy, marijuana
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Describe PHARMACO tx of chronic pelvic pain (5)
* **1. Analgesics:**
* First line - NSAIDs (ibuprofen, ASA, naproxen)
* Second-line - opioids (avoid long-term use)
* **2. Combined OCPs**
* **3. GnRH agonists (i.e., leuprolide/Lupron)** ± add back Estrogen
* **4. Progestins** (i.e., MPA suspension/Depo Provera/Visanne)
* Adjuncts:
* ± SSRIs (fluoxetine, paroxetine, or sertraline)
* ± Neuro modulators (gabapentin, amitriptyline or nortriptyline)
* ± Trigger point injections
* ± Peripheral nerve blocks
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Describe SURGERY tx of chronic pelvic pain (5)
If poor response to other tx
1. Laparoscopic laser ablation
2. Laparoscopic adhesiolysis
3. Presacral neurectomy (superior hypogastric plexus excision)
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Name common locations of ectopic pregnancy (3)
* **Ampullary**
* Isthmic
* Fimbrial
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Describe the approach to ectopic pregnancy (Figure)
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Describe the management of ectopic pregnancy (2)
* Methotrexate (MTX)
* Monitoring: serial (weekly) b-hCG levels until undetectable
* Laparoscopic surgery or laparotomy. Indications:
* Failed or contraindication to MTX Rx
* Previous EP in same fallopian tube
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Name C-I to methotrexate (5)
* Breast-feeding
* Chronic liver disease (alcoholism, fatty liver, etc.)
* Known sensitivity to MTX
* Blood dyscrasias (i.e., thrombocytopenia, significant anemia)
* Hepatic, renal, or hematologic dysfunction
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Describe investigations for prolapse (4)
* No specific tests for prolapse
* Imaging not usually necessary (unless procidentia to R/O urinary retention)
* Biopsy all suspicious persistent vulvovaginal lesions
* Cystocele evaluation:
* a. UTI screen
* b. Postvoid residual (PVR)
* • ± Refer to gynecologist for urodynamic testing
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Describe pessaries for prolapse (5)
* Device placed in vagina to provide support and/or fill space
* **Support pessaries (the ring) for earlier stages (II and III)**
* **Space-filling pessaries (Gellhorn) for more advanced prolapse**
* Ideally changed and rinsed weekly with F/U q3mo
* Lubricants or vaginal E (if atrophy) is often employed with pessaries in postmenopausal women
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Name indications for surgery for prolapse (4)
* not recommended if asx
* Advanced and asx: must assess efficiency of bladder emptying due to risk for complications of urinary retention (recurrent UTI, urosepsis) and assess exposed vaginal epithelium for erosions at risk for infection
* More frequent F/U (q3 mo) if decided against surgery
* Patient fails conservative management, is unable or unwilling to use pessary, or desires surgical management
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Describe the management of OVULATORY DYSFUNCTION in infertility (4)
* (A) Anovulation:
* **Clomiphene citrate (Clomid)**
* Gonadotrophins (hMG) ± IUI
* Lifestyle/weight ∆ ± metformin (if PCOS)
* IVF/intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection
* Donor oocytes
* (B) Hyperprolactemia: **Bromocriptine** (dopamine agonist)
* (C) Thyroid dysfunction
* (D) Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea: (appropriate behavioral or psychologic interventions)
