Gyn Stepup Flashcards
when have all oocytes formed
20 weeks
what causes low FSH LH and androgens in 4-8 yr olds
GnRH suppression
When are initial pubertal changes
8-11 yrs
what time of day are hormones in kids highest
at night
normal events female puberty
adrenarche: adrenal androgens
gonadarche: FSH and LH activation
Thelarche: breast tissue
Pubarche: pibic hair
growth spurt
Menarche: onset menses
what happens in >50 y.o to LH and FSH
increase with onset of ovarian failure
Tanner I
raised nipple and no hair growth yet
Tanner 2
breast budding, areolar enlargement with slight growth of labial hair
Tanner 3
Further breast and areolar enlargement
more hair growth
Tanner 4
areola and nipple form above the breast
hair becomes coarse and spreads over pubic area
Tanner 5
areola recedes and nipple stays out
coarse hair extends to medial thighs
what causes central precocious puberty
early activation of hypothalamic pituitary gonadal axis
precocious puberty age in girls and boys
girls
isosexual precocious puberty
premature development appropriate for gender
heterosexual precocious puberty
virilization/,asculinization firls
feminization boys
girls with virilization is due to CAH, exposure to androgens or androgen secreting neoplasm
what is GnRH stimulation test
give GnRH:
- if LH and FSH increase then central precocious puberty
- if LH and FSH have no response then pseudoprecocious puberty ( peripheral autonomous secretion sex steroids)
labs that suggest ectopic hormone production causing precocious puberty
low LH and FSH with high estrogen
probably noeoplasm or exogenous consumption estrogen
which endocrine path can cause precocious puberty
chronic hypothyroid
what is used for Lh and FSH suppression
GnRH analogues
Tx for precocious puberty caused by CAH
cortisol replacement
complications of precocious puberty
short statures
social and emotional adjustment issues
what peaks right before ovulation
LH
when does progesterone peak
during the luteal phase or proliferative phase
which phase does ovulation occur in
right between end of follicular/proliferative and right before luteal/secretory
what peaks before LH
17B estradiol
when does body temp rise in menstrual cycle
with ovulation
which cells are regulate by LH
theca cells
which cells are regulated by FSH
granulosa cells
what stimulates endometrial proliferation
estrogens
induce the LH surge and hgih levels of Estrogen inhibit FSH secretion
role of progesterone
stimulate endometrial glands development inhibit contraction increase cervical mucus thickness increase basal body temp inhibit LH and FSH secretion maintain pregnancy
decreased levels progesterone leads to
menstruation
role of hCG
acts like LH after implantation fertilized egg
maintain corpus luteum viability
follicular phase
starts with menstruation.
FSH stimulates growth ovarian follicle (granulosa cells) which secete estradiol
role of estradiol in follicular phase
induce endometrial proliferation and increase FSH and LH
Luteal phase
the LH surge causes ovulation and the residual follicle (corpus luteum) secretes estradiol and progesterone to maintain endometrium
high levels estradiol inhibit FSH and LH
what happens when egg is notfertilized
corpus luteum degrades, progesterone and estradiol levels decrease and the endometrial lining degrades (menses)
fertilization
egg implants in endometrium and the endometrial tissue begins to secrete hCG to maintain corpus luteum
CL secretes progesterone until placenta can make it around 8-12 weeks
when does ovulation occur
14 days since 1st day of last menses
premature menopause
ovarian failure before age 40
what happens to FSH and LH in perimenopasual period
increase
but ovarian response decreases
signs of menopause
hot flashes breast pain sweting menstrual irregularity amenorrhea fatigue anxiety dyspareunia urinary frequency change in bowel habits
topical estrogen is contraindicated in what patients
any with a Hx of breast CA
what hormone is decreased in menopause
estradiol
what reduce osteoporosis and CV risks of menopause
raloxifene and tamoxifen
Selective E R modulators
what causes increased risk osteoporosis in menopause
decreased estrogen by ovaries
complications menoapuse
osteoporosis, CAD and dementia
most effective birth control
progestin implant
least effective Rx birth control
progestin OCP and regualr OCP
what birth control should be avoided in obese women
transderman contraceptive patch because diffusion into adipose tissue
how effective is lactation as birth control
95%
how effective are IUDs
99%
what is primary amenorrhea
no menses ever with normal secondary sexual characteristics age 16
13 if no sexual characteristics
secondary amenorrhea
absense of menses for 6 mo+ with prior Hx of menses
causes of secondary amenorrhea
pregnancy ovarian failure hypothalamic or pituitary disease uterine abnormalitiles PCOS anorexia malnutrtion thyroid disease
Ashermann syndrome
intrauterine adhesions from surgical procedure or possible infection
labs to order in amenorrhea
b-hCG TSH T4 T3 prolactin FSH and LH androgens
what is the progestin challenge
five progesterone and observe for bleeding for 5 days
Tx prolactinoma
dopamine agonists
XY patient with androgen insensitivity syndrome and has testicles, next step
remove testicles because of increased risk testicular cancer
primary amenorrhea with secondary sexual charcteristics
causes
look for anatomical abrnomatliies or XY genotype
steps for labs for secondary amenorrhea
check b-hCG
then check TSH, T4T3
then if normal check prolactin
then do progestin challenge
if progestin challenge is negative and have amenorrhea, now what
estrogen-progesterone challenge
if does cause bleeding check FSH and LH
if FSH and LH are hgiht- ovarian failure
if LH and FSH are low- hypothalamic pituitary dysfunction
labs for dysmenorrhea
bhCG and vaginal cultures
US for lesions
hysteroscopy if uterine pathology
Tx for dysmenorrhea
NSAIDs or OCPs
risk factor for severe pain with menses
family histroy
Tx for PMS or PMDD
exercise, Vit B6, NSAIDs, OCPs, progestines, SSRIs, alprazolam
when do mood Sx from PMS occur
second half of cycle
most common cause female infertility
endometriosis
what is endometriosis
endometrial tissue outside the uterus
causes of endometriosis
retrograde menstruation, vascular or lymphatic spread of endometrial tissue, iatrogenic from surgery or C section
risk factors fo endometriosis
FMH
infertility
nulliparity
low BMI
Signs Sx endometriosis
dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, painful bowel movements
pelvic pain, possible infertility
uterine or adnexal tenderness
palpable adhesions
Labs in endometriosis
Bx of endometrial tissue
bhCG and UA
Ca-125 sometimes increased, but not sensitive
powder burn lesions
seen on laparascopy of uterus with endometriosis
Tx endometriosis
OCPs. progestins, danazol, GnRH agonists
ablation
hysterectomy
adenomyosis
endometrial tissue that invades myometrium causing uterine enlargement and cyclical pain
complications endometriosis
infertility
what are the parameters of defining abnormal mesnes
35 day intervals
lasting >7 days
blood loss 80 mL
labs in abnormal uterine bleeding
bhCG CBC with coag TSH LH FSH PAP smear endometrial Bx
Tx abnormal bleeding
tx underlying disorder
OCPs can help
endometrial ablation
most common cause andogen excess in women
PCOS
what is produced in PCOS
excess LH induces overproduction androgens by ovaries
some have hyperinsulinemia
labs in PCOS
increased LH LH:FSH ration >2 increased DHEA increased total testosterone \+ progestin
what causes amenorrhea and infertility in PCOS
abnomral high LH levels and FSH inhibition by high estrogen
what causes cysts in PCOS
the androgen excess
what is helpful for pregnancy in PCOS
clomiphene (antiestrogen induces follicule stimulation and maturation)
metformin
complications PCOS
infertility, increased risk DM, HTN, ischemic heart disease, ovarian torsion, endometrial CA
what is greatest contributing factor to increased risk endometrial CA in PCOS
increased estrogens
Tx gardnerella vaginalis or BV
metro or clinda
what normal flora overgrowth do you Tx partners for
trichomonas, Tx with metro
on pap exam see cervical petechiae
trichomonas
thin white fishy odor vaginal discharge
gardnerella
malodorous frothy green discharge
trichomonas
clu cells
gardnerella