GYN Flashcards
Estrogen
responsible for secondary sex characteristics, predominant in follicular phase of cycle; produced by ovarian follicles, adrenal cortex, and corpus lute
Estradiol
most potent, derived from dominant follicle, primary estrogen of reproductive age
Estrone
estrogen of menopause
Estriol
least potent, estrogen of pregnancy
Progesterone
predominant in luteal phase of cycle; thickens cervical mucus; level of 3ng/mL or greater indicates ovulation
Gonadotropin releasing hormone
Produced by the hypothalamus and stimulates anterior pituitary to release FSH/LH
FSH
released in response to GnRH; stimulates follicular growth in ovaries; works by positive and negative feedback mechanisms
LH
released in response to GnRH; promotes final growth of Graafian follicle; promotes follicular atresia in non dominant follicles; induces steroidogenesis
Prolactin
large amounts in pregnancy; stimulates synthesis of milk proteins in mammary tissue and epithelial growth in breasts during pregnancy
Androgens
precursor to estrogens; DHA is converted to testosterone in peripheral tissues
Follicular phase
First half of menstrual cycle; increased estradiol that peaks before ovulation; FSH is increased but then decreases before LH surge; LH surge occurs right before ovulation(10-12hrs before); thin cervical mucus
Ovulation
Rupture of follicle; Occurs 32-44 hrs after LH surge begins; thin/stretchy cervical mucus; peak sexual desire; increase in BBT of 0.2-0.5 degrees F
Luteal phase
Last half of menstrual cycle; begins after ovulation occurs; CL formed and secretes progesterone; thickened cervical mucus; increase in BBT maintained; if no pregnancy- CL regresses and progesterone decreases; ends with onset of menses
Uterine cycle
defined by endometrial changes during menstruation; proliferative phase, secretory phase, and menstruation
Proliferative phase of uterine cycle
estrogen influence; endometrium grows and thickens; lasts around 10 days from end of menses to ovulation- during follicular phase
Secretory phase of uterine cycle
progesterone influence; endometrial hypertrophy; lasts around 12-16 days, from ovulation to menses- during luteal phase; increased vascularity that is favorable for implantation
Menstruation phase of uterine cycle
around 3-6 days, declining progesterone from CL; endometrium undergoes involution, necrosis, and sloughing
Well Woman Visit: 13-20yrs old
no pelvic/breast exam unless indicated; screen for GC/CZ and HIV if sexually active; review safe sex practices and expected body changes in puberty; HPV vaccine
Well Woman Visit: 21-29yrs old
menstrual/sexual hx; CBE per ACOG, not recommended per USPSTF/ACS for average risk women; pelvic/Pap exam; GC/CZ if 25 or younger or risk factors; HIV screen; family planning
Well Woman Visit: 30-49yrs old
mentrual/sex/gyn hx;CBE per ACOG, not recommended per USPSTF/ACS for average risk women; pelvic/Pap exam; mammogram at 40 per ACOG, 45 per ACS, biennial screening from 50-74 for average risk; perimenopause expected changes
BRCA 1 and BRCA 2
Lifetime risk of breast cancer with BRCA1 mutation on average is 55% to 65% but may be as high as 80%; risk with BRCA2 mutation is around 45%; lifetime risk without mutation is 13%
Pap Test
instruct pt to avoid douching, intercourse, and use of vaginal creams 48hr before; entire squamocolumnar junction sampled to avoid false negative; endocervical sampling with broom/cytobrush
Wet mount
obtain from posterior fornix and lateral vaginal walls; one sample with saline; one sample with KOH to facilitate visualization of yeast buds and pseudohyphae as well as for a whiff test
Warning signs with COC use
ACHES: abdominal pain, chest pain, headache, eye problems, severe leg pain
Cervical Cap
Can be used for 1-2 years; Wait until 6 weeks postpartum to fit; insert at least 30min prior to sex; fill 1/3 cap with spermicide; leave in place for 6 hours but no more than 48hrs; do not use during any vaginal bleeding
Diaphragm
more effective than cervical cap; can use for 1-2years; increased risk for VB and UTI; wait 6 weeks postpartum to fit; insert just prior to or up to 6hrs before sex; 1tbs of spermicide; if repeated intercourse do not have to remove just add more spermicide; leave in place for at least 6hrs after sex but no longer than 24hours….same for the sponge except sponge has spermicide in it
What 4 bones make up the pelvis?
two innominate bones (hip bones), sacrum and coccyx
What is the definition of infertility if woman is <35 years old and >35 years old?
1 year of unprotected sex if <35 years old
6 months of unprotected sex if >35 years old
How to manage/treat ovulatory dysfunction as cause of infertility?
Ovulation induction therapy with clomiphene citrate (clomid) or letrozole (femara)
How to manage/treat luteal phase defect as cause of infertility?
vaginal or IM progesterone