GYN Flashcards
primary amenorrhea
no menses by age 16
secondary amenorrhea
menses cease after establishment
PAP results - Bethesda classification of dysplasia
CIN 1
HPV or mild dysplasia
PAP results - Bethesda classification of dysplasia
CIN 2
moderate dysplasia
PAP results - Bethesda classification of dysplasia
CIN 3
severe dysplasia
PAP results - Bethesda classification of dysplasia
CIS
carcinoma in situ
Refer for cervical dysplasia when?
no later than CIN 2
When to start PAP testing?
age 21
Woman age 21 - 29
frequency and type of PAP testing
every 3 years
cytology only
Woman 30 - 65
frequency and type of PAP testing
every 3 years if cytology
OR
every 5 years if cytology and HPV testing
When to stop PAP screening?
age 65 - 70 depending on overall health and risk factors
What are the 3 major causes of vaginitis?
trich
BV
cadidiasis
What are the signs and symptoms of trich?
malodorous, frothy yellowish-green discharge
pruritis / itching
vag erythema
“strawberry patches” on cervix and vagina
dysparunia
dysuria
What is the microscopic test for trich?
SALINE prep
see motile trichomonads
What is the treatment for trich?
metronidazole (Flagyl) – an antibiotic despite -azole suffix