Gynae Flashcards
What does the high vaginal charcoal swab test for?
BV, trichomonas, candida, group B strep
Where do you swab for gonorrhea and with what?
Endocervical charcoal swab
Where do you swab for chlamdydia?
Endocervical swab - break off into pot
How does the COCP work?
Supresses LSH and FH so that no ovulation occurs and thicken cervical mucus
Benefits of COCP
lower risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer
Risks of COCP
VTE, MI, stroke, breast cancer, cervical cancer
How does POP work?
inhibits some ovulation and thickens mucus, thins endometrium
What is the window of delay for POP?
3 hours (apart from Cerazette - 12)
Side effects of the depo
Irregular periods, weight gain, fertility delay 6 months, long term osterporosis
How immediate is depo?
Need condoms one week
How long can you have depo for?
Lasts 3 months, 3 years max - osteoporosis
How quickly does your fertility come back after depo?
Up to 6 months
How long does the IUD (copper) last?
5-10 years
How immediate is the IUD (copper)
Very - can be used as emergency contraception
What are the risks/side effects of the IUD (copper)?
Spotting, bleeding, menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea
What else can the IUS (mirena) be used for?
Menorrhagia, endometriosis, dyamenorrhea
Absolute contraindications to home birth
Full placenta praevia
transverse lie (C section needed)
premature
What is the diagnostic critieria for gestational diabetes
Fasting >5.6
2 hour >7.8
What strains does the HPV vaccine prevent against?
6,11,16,18
What age do you give HPV vaccine?
12-13
Degrees of perineal tears
1st degree - mucosa only
2nd - subcut tissue
3rd - external anal sphincter
4th - internal anal sphincter