Gyn/WW Flashcards
contraception WW Sexual health breast health
If on Yaz or Yazmin, one should avoid these classes of meds for K+ overload.
ACE inhibitors and ARBs
When should screening for GC/CT occur?
annually <25 y/o or those at risk.
Sites of GC/CT
endocervix, urethra, anus, pharyngeal
Potential sequelae for GC/CT
PID, ectopic pregnancy, infertility (female), epididymitis
S/sx for GC/CT
Usually asymptomatic
Post-coital bleeding, dysuria, vaginal or penile d/c, mucopurulent cervical d/c
Testing for GC/CT
NAAT using urine, vaginal, endocervix, rectum
Recommended treatment for CT
1g Azithromycin
100 Doxycycline BID x7d
TOC for GC/CT: T or F?
False, we are testing in 3 mons for possible reinfection unless pregnant–TOC in 2-3wks.
In the US, type __ and __ cause 90% of genitals warts
6 & 11
The most common viral STI
Human papillomavirus
How to diagnose HPV warts
visual inspection or biopsy (cauliflower-like)
Treating HPV with patient-applied treatment: (3 options: SIP)
Imiquimod 3.75-5% cream Sinecatechins 15% ointment Podofilox 0.5% solution or gel --Imiquimod and sinecatechins may weaken latex condoms-- --AVOID all in pregnancy
Provider-applied treatment for HPV warts
- Cryotherapy w/ liquid nitrogen or cryoprobe
- Surgical removal/elctrosurgery
- TCA or BCA-trichloroacetic 80-90% solution
- -okay in pregnancy–
Potential sequelae for GC
septic arthritis, bacteremia, Gonorrhea ophthalmia neonatorium, pregnancy complications, Skene or bartholin’s gland, PID, infertility, ectopic, epididymis.
Dual therapy for GC
Ceftriaxonne 250mg IM + Azithromycin 1g Alt: Cefixime 400mg +Azithro 1g Gentamicin 240mg IM + Azithro 2g (Allergy?--consult!)
If + for GC/CT, treat all sex partners in the past __ days
60 days (2 mons)
GC treatment failures should be re-tested with ___
culture to allow susceptibility testing
TOC for pharyngeal GC in __ days
14 days
Primary infection of HSV-1 or HSV-2
Asymptomatic
+/- flu-like symptoms, tender inguinal lymphadenopathy
+/- small painful vesicles with rupture
Most sensitive HSV testing
PCR (direct testing)
HSV symptoms for recurrent infections
Shorter, less severe, (usually one vesicle)
HSV screening is or is not recommended
IS NOT!
Treatment for primary HSV
(all for 7-10 days)
Acyclovir 400 TID or 200mg 5x/d
Valacyclovir 1g BID
Famciclovir 250mg TID
Suppressive treatment for HSV for pregnancy starting at 36wks
Valacyclovir 500mg BID
Acyclovir 400mg TID
What is molluscum contagious?
Pox virus, not always sexually transmitted.
S/sx of molluscum contagious?
Multiple non-tender, waxy, smooth, firm, spherical papule with umbilicate center containing central plug, ranging from pinhead to 2-5mm
Seen in low abdominal wall, inner thigh, pubic area, genitalia
Tx of molluscum contagious
- Usually resolve spontaneously w/o scarring (8 mons)
- Incision and removal of core, but may cause scarring
Syphilis is caused by…
Treponema pallidum, bacterial spirochete
How many stages in syphilis?
4: early, early latent (<12mons), late latent (>12 mons), tertiary
(CNS involvement can occur at any stage)
S/sx of primary syphilis
Asymptomatic, primary painless, ulcerated chancre (disappears 3-6wks) with raised border
S/sx of primary syphilis
Asymptomatic, primary painless, ulcerated chancre with raised border (disappears 3-6wks)
S/sx of secondary syphilis
+/- systemic: lymphadenopathy, flu-like symptoms
Localized or diffuse mucocutaneous lesions (on palms, soles, mucous patches, and +/-condylomata lata)
S/sx of tertiary syphillis
NOT infectious
Gummas (nodular lesions)
Cardiac symptoms
Neurosyphilis
How to diagnose syphilis
non-treponemal test: RPR, VDRL (titers-quantitative–4-fold change is diluted 2x)
&
Treponemall tests: dark field microscopes, FTA-ABS, TPPA
Tx for syphilis
2.4mu Benzathine penicillin IM
Late latent/HIV+/Neuro: 3 doses, 1 wk apart
f/u of syphilis
Titers repeated at 6 and 12 mons
Titers should decline at least 4-fold w/in 12-24 mons
What causes chancroid?
Haemophilus ducreyi, a short, nonmotile, gram-negative rod
S/sx of chancroid
Asymptomatic, papules or painful ulcerations, bilateral inguinal lymph (bubos)
Lesions resolve 1-2 wks when treated
Dx of chancroid
Culture from lesion or bubo (<80% sensitive)
Neg test for HSV & syphilis
PCR tests
Tx of Chancroid
1 g Azithro
250mg Ceftriaxone IM
500mg Ciprofloxacin BID x3d
500mg Erythromycin base TID x7d
F/u for Chancroid
re-examine in 3-7days
Tx for LGV
Doxy 100mg BID x21d
Erythro 500mg QID x21d
f/u until symptoms resolved
Tx for nongonococcal urethritis (NGU)
1g Azithro
100mg doxy BID x7d
Tx for PID
Ceftriaxone 250mg IM Doxy 100mg BID x14d Metronidazole 500mg BID x14d f/u in 72 hrs PARTNER TX
When should hospitalize PID?
Pregnancy, pelvic abscess, surgical emergency cannot be ruled out, severe fever, severe N/V, failure of outpatient therapy
Bacterial vaginosis tx
Metronidazole 500mg BID x7d (avoid EtOH)
Metrogel 0.75% x5d
Clindamycin 2% x7d (weaken condoms)
(SAFE IN PREGNANCY)
Trichominiasis tx:
2g Metronidazole (avoid EtOH=disulfiram reaction) 2g Tinidazole (avoid in pregnancy) 500mg Metro BID x7d CDC for recurrence Screen for other STIs Repeat testing in 3 mons
What is BV?
Alteration of normal flora of the vagina w/overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria (not usually inflamed)
S/sx of BV?
Dx of BV?
S/sx: asymptomatic, malodor, whitish-gray vaginal d/c, normal vulva and vagina Dx: 3+/4 1. Elevated pH >4.5 2. Homogeneous vaginal d/c 3. + whiff test 4. >20% clue cells OR Gram stain (nugget criteria)
Dx of Trichomonas vaginalis
microscopy (50-60%)
NAAT (vaginal or urine)
Culture
non-amplified molecular
What is trichomonads?
Anaerobic, motile flagellated protozoan parasite (tear-drop shaped)
S/sx of trichomonads
5.6-7 pH Irritaation, pruritus dysuria frothy d/c strawberry cervix post-coital bleeding
What is vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)?
Yeast infection, usually caused by Candida albicans
S/sx of VVC
irritation, which, white, curd-like d/c, pain with intercourse, erythema at vulva and/or vaginal walls. pH NORMAL <4.5 Amine test (whiff test) NORMAL Yeast buds or pseudohyphae on KOH slide
Define “recurrent VVC”
> /= 4 cases/1year
Tx of VVC
-azoles (Clotrimazole, terconazole, miconazole, fluconazole)
Tx of recurrent VVC
2 doses of fluconazole, 72hrs apart
-azoles intravaginally weekly for 6 mons
Tx of complicated VVC (non-albicans)
- 600mg boric acid in gelatin capsules, vaginally 1/d x2wks
- Nonfluconazole azole regimen for 7-14d (first-line)
Tx for VVC in pregnancy
7 day course of intravaginal azoles
S/sx of mullerian abnormalities
NORMAL XX-46 chromosomes NORMAL ovaries Dysregulationof differentiation of mullein ducts and urogenital sinus (urogenital, vaginal agenesis or doubling) Age appropriante external genitalia Menstrual disorders Ob complications (SABs)
Dx of Mullerian abnormalities
Ultrasound/hysterosalpingogram, Physical exam, IVP, renal u/s, MRI.
What is androgen insensitivity/resistance syndrome?
X-linked recessive syndrome
46 XY karyotype with female phenotype (varies) , mullerian regression. Tissues do not respond to testosterone or DHT
S/sx & Dx of androgen insensitivity syndrome
NB: inguinal masses
S/sx & Dx of androgen insensitivity syndrome
S/sx: NB: inguinal masses gynecomastia dyspareunia infertility primary amenorrhea inguinal hernia impaired penile growth Absent uterus/ovaries scant body hair tall stature Dx: Karyotype T and DHT, DHEA, Androstenedione, 17-HP, 17-P Ultrasound
Medical management for androgen insensitivity syndrome
CAIS (females): HRT, estrogen PAIS (males): DHT therapy Referrals: genetic counseling for parents endocrinologist
What is Turner’s syndrome?
45 X (only 1 X)