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Physiology of FSH?

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Causes maturation of the ovum, and hence the increase in production of oestrogen.

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Physiology of LH?

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Causes the corpus luteum to form (release of egg- ovulation!), and hence the production of progesterone.

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How does the cervix change during the menstrual cycle? (follicular phase + luteal phase)

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Follicular phase –> ^ mucus production by cervix. Around ovulation, becomes more stringy + runny to facilitate sperm access.
Luteal phase –> becomes thicker + more elastic to protect the foetus from any microbes coming up vagina (mucus plug).

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Purpose of the corpus luteum? (which marks the Luteal Phase- 14days)

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Corpus Luteum continuously produces progesterone –> stabilises endometrium, makes more viable for embryo to implant, ^endometrium’s secretions, lipids, glycogen + blood supply.

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What is the current classification of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding?

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FIGO classification (PALM-COEIN) for causes of AUB in non-gravid women of reproductive age.

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What is adenomyosis and what are the key characteristics?

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Ectopic endometrial tissue WITHIN the uterus (embedded in the myometrium).
Therefore- uterus will be bigger (symmetrical lumps on bimanual), painful ‘vague pain’ and heavy bleeding!

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What are the 3 types of leiomyoma (fibroid) and most common type?

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Intramural (inside uterus muscle).
Subserous (fibroid out of uterus cavity- most common!)
Submucous (fibroid coming out of uterus cavity)

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If a woman of CBA presents with heavy bleeding, what investigations would you do?

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FBC
Coagulation screen
TFTs
Offer OPH/ US as 1st line (outpatient hysteroscopy- esp if Hx suggestive of endometrial pathology)

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If no cause of heavy menstrual bleeding identified… Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding! Management of this?

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1st line= Mirena IUS

If doesn’t want hormones/severe pain too= Mefenamic/Tranexamic Acid.

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IMB + PCB in WoCBA is suggestive of what?

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Cervix: polyps, cervicitis, ectropion (v common!), cancer.
Endometrium: polyp, submucosal fibroid.

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Post-menopausal bleeding- what are the 3 main causes and how do you manage women who present with PMB in GP?

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Vaginal Atrophy (70%!)
Endometrial hyperplasia/polyp (consider hysterectomy/ progesterones)
Malignancy (10%)

Mx- must be sent for 2wk wait referral! Urgent USS + endometrial biopsy should be arranged.
(remember- women on combined HRT- bleeding during progesterone free period is normal)

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What causes vaginal atrophy, and how can it be managed?

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Reduced oestroen levels cause thinning of vaginal epithelium. Infection associated with this.
Reassure- can be normal!
Lube during sex/ estradiol creams if necessary.

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In PMB, investigating the endometrial thickness with USS- what are the cut off points for biopsy?

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If >3mm (or >5mm on HRT!) then biopsy required! (as ^likelihood of endometrial ca.)
This DOESNT apply to women on Tamoxifen who have a thickened endometrium and require a hysteroscopy.

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Examination/Investigations of women who comes in with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding??

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  1. Anaemia! (FBC!!!)
  2. Thyroid signs! (TFTs!!!)
  3. Check breast symptoms- as prolactin can be an important cause.
  4. Abdo exam for any masses (PCOS/fibroids may be felt).
  5. Pelvic exam for symmetry in uterus.
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Reasons for Primary Amenorrhoea?

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Normal sexual characteristics:

  • Physiological (constitutional delay)
  • Mullerian agenesis
  • Imperforate hymen
  • Androgen insensitivity syndrome

No sexual characteristics:

  • Hypothyroidism (stress, exercise, low BMI)
  • Primary ovarian insufficiency
  • Chemo-radio
  • Turner’s
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Reasons for Secondary Amenorrhoea?

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  • Contraception
  • Lactation
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Premature ovarian failure
  • Hyperprolactinaemia
  • Menopause
  • Asherman’s
  • Features of androgen excess: PCOS, Cushing’s, androgen secreting tumour.
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Management of Primary Dysmenorrhoea? (onset usually within 2yrs of menarche)

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(^ levels of prostaglandins - ^contractility of myometrium)

  • NSAIDS: Mefenamic Acid + Ibuprofen (reduce production of uterine PGs)
  • COCP/DEPOT progesterones (suppress ovulation)
  • IUS
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How do you diagnose PCOS?

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Rotterdam Diagnostic Criteria! 2 out of 3:

  1. Irregular menstruation
  2. Signs/sx of ^ systemic androgens
  3. USS criteria of PCOS which is >12mm cycts, <9mm
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Pathophysiology of PCOS?

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Increased GnRH causes a basal increase in LH.
Compensatory insulin increase results in insulin resistance + hyperinsulinaemia.
Increased LH + hyperinsulinaemia causes ^output of ovarian androgens
Results in acne + hirsutism!

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What do raised/normal/low levels of FSH show?

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Raised- ovarian failure
Normal- PCOS
Low- hypothalamic disease

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Markers of PCOS:
FSH
LH
Prolactin
Testosterone
TSH
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FSH- normal
LH- often raised (but not diagnostic)
Prolactin- exclude prolactinoma (pituitary tumour)
Testosterone- raised
TSH- to exclude thyroid dysfunction
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Management of PCOS?

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COCP- to regulate menstruation (need 3-4 bleeds/year to protect endometrium)
Metformin- for hyperinsulinaemia/ CVD risk
Clomiphene- used to induce ovulation when subfertility
Ovarian drilling
Lifestyle advice (BMI<30)

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Physiology of the Menopause?

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(usually- developing follicles in ovaries produce estradiol)
As menopause approaches - ^anovulation, so progesterone levels drop.
Therefore, ^FSH +LH levels (as less estradiol, so less -ve feedback to anterior pituitary)

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What are measured to identify menopause?

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Serum FSH >30IU/L (not reliable)

Anti-Mullerian hormone (better indicator of follicular reserve)

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What is the basis of HRT?
Oestrogen replacement!! Oral oestrogens are usually given for 2-3 years.
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When would you use Continuous Combined HRT?
Postmenopausal! >1yr without a period. (No bleed HRT)
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Difference between Combined Cyclical, and Long Combined Cyclical HRT?
Combined- women with menopausal sx but still have regular periods. (withdrawal bleed every month) Long combined- women with menopausal sx but have irregular periods. (withdrawal bleed every 3months)
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What can be used for hot flushes/ vasomotor sx of the menopause?
Clinidine (acts directly on hypothalamus) and Gabapentin
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What are the big risks of HRT?
- Breast carcinoma (risk ^ every year, but effect not sustained once HRT stopped) - Endometrial carcinoma (^risk with unopposed oestrogen) - VTE (also a contraindication of HRT)
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Acute causes of Pelvic Pain? a) Gynaecological b) Non-gynaecological
a) Gynae: - Ectopic pregnancy - Ovarian cyst accident (grad onset, exclusively unilateral dysparaenia/palpation pain) - Primary dysmenorrhoea - Mittelschmerz b) Non-gynae: - Appendicitis - IBS/IBD - Strangulated hernia - UTI
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Chronic causes of Pelvic Pain? a) Gynae b) Non-gynae
a) Gynae: - Pelvic adhesions - Fibroids - Cervical stenosis - Asherman's syndrome b) Non-gynae: - GI (constipation, hernia, IBS/IBD) - Urological (interstitial cystitis, calculi)
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Core symptoms of Endometriosis?
- Severe cyclical non-collicky pelvic pain (around time of menstruation) - Pain on passing stool during menses (dyschezia) - Deep dyspareunia (indicates endometriosis in Pouch of Douglas) - Subfertility - Chocolate cyst
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What is Asherman's syndrome?
Acquired condition, refers to the existence of scar tissue in uterus. Sx include having light/no periods + subfertility.
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What is a chocolate cyst?
An endometrial cyst on ovary that when ruptures, secretes blood resembling melted chocolate. Rupture causes acute pain.
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What is the GOLD STANDARD investigation for endometriosis?
Exploratory Laparoscopy: - Active lesions (red vesicles/ punctuate marks on peritoneum) - Less active (white scars/brown spots) - Severe disease (ovarian endometriomas (cysts) )
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Endometriosis management? a) Medical? b) Surgical?
a) Medical- mx mimics pregnancy (COCP/progesterone) OR menopause (GnRH). GnHR use limited to 6months. b) Surgical: - Laporascopic: ablation + excision of endometrial areas, combined with medical mx. This has become standard! - Definitive surgery: hysterectomy + salpingo-oopherectomy.
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What are the common infections associated with PID?
``` -Chlamydia trachomatis (20-30%) –Neisseria gonorrhoea (10-15%) –Mycoplasma genitalium (15%) –BV associated organism –Mycobacterium tuberculosis ```
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What is a late complication of PID?
A tubo-ovarian abscess! Presents with a swinging fever.
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Examination findings of PID?
- Lower abdo tenderness (usually bilateral) - Adnexal tenderness on bimanual - Cervical motion tenderness - Fever >38 in moderate-severe
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Investigations in PID?
- NAAT (chlam/gonorrhoea) - Serology (HIV/syphilis) - MSU + Urine Dip - Endocervical swab (gonorrhoea) - Pregnancy test
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Treatment of PID?
1) Ceftriaxone 500mg IM (+1g azithro if gonorrhoea) 2) + Doxycline 100mg BD 14days 3) + Metronidazole 400mg BD 14days If mycoplasma genitalium = Moxifloxacin. NO SEX until woman + partner investigated/treated.
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Complications of PID?
- Tubal factor infertility - Chronic pelvic pain - Ectopic pregnancy - Peri-Hepatitis (inflam around liver= Fitz-High-Curtis Syndrome) - Tubo-ovarian abscess
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Women, <30yrs with RUQ pain what should you always consider?
Fitz-High-Curtis Syndrome (inflammation around liver). | Also- cholecystitis (but this is more common in older women).
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Risk factors for Leiomyomas? (Fibroids)
- African descent - FHx: MED12 gene - Nulliparous - Obesity - Early puberty
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Management of Leioyomas?
- Asymptomatic then LEAVE! - GnHR (switch off ovarian oestrogen production, shrinking fibroids) - Ulipristic acid (short course before surgery) - Hysterectomy - Myomectomy (only option for women wanting to conceive)
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What are the 2 types of Inflammatory Ovarian Cyst?
(usually associated with PID) 1. Tubo-Ovarian abscess (complication of PID, abscess forms between ovary + fallopian tube. Rupture -> sepsis!) 2. Endometrioma (aka chocolate cyst. Associated with endometriosis)
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What are the most common ovarian tumour in young women?
Benign teratoma (germ cell cysts, aka DERMOID CYST!)
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What is the risk of a Thecoma?
(Type of Sex Cord Stromal Cyst) Benign oestrogen-secreting tumours (often present post-menopausal with symptoms of excessive oestrogen). May induce endometrial ca.
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What investigations would you conduct for Ovarian Cysts?
1. Bimanual + TVUSS 2. Ca-125 3. LDH (lactate dehydrogenase), aFP (alpha fetoprotein) and hCG
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When does the cervical screening program run?
Every 3yrs from 25-50yrs, then every 5yrs up to 61yrs.
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OSCE cervical smear process?
1. Easy, not painful but may be uncomfortable. 2. Speculum inserted into vagina, cervix visualised. 3. Swab (like small brush) inserted into external os + rotated 5x clockwise. 4. Swab sent for liquid cytology. 5. Calls assessed for dyskariosis (abnormal nucleus).
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(cervical smear) management of: a) Women with low-grade abnormalities + no presence of high-risk HPV? b) Women with low-grade abnormalities + presence of high-risk HPV? c) Women with high-grade abnormalities?
a) Regular 3/5 year recall. b) Colposcopy 6wks. c) Colposcopy 2wks.
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OSCE Colposcopy process?
Uses histology to diagnose CIN. - Speculum, Dr looks at cervix through colposcope. - Cervical biopsy: small tissue samples. - Painless as cervix has no nerves. - ACETIC ACID: abnormal cells turn white (so CIN cells appear white) - IODINE: normal stains brown!
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Management of an Ectropion?
AgNO3 ablation (silver nitrate rods can be used to ablate around the area of the ectropion)
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Aetiology of CIN? (premalignant at the transformational zone)
- HPV (16, 18, 31 and 33) - COCP - Smoking
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What do you do if CIN I/ II or III?
CIN I: mild dysplasia. CIN II: moderate dysplasia (treat- LLETZ) CIN III: severe dysplasia (treat- LLETZ) If CIN II/III then specimen is examined histologically.
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Symptoms for Cervical Cancer? (most common cancer in women <35yrs/ 75-85yrs)
- PCB, IMB or PMB - Persistent, offensive, blood-stained discharge - Lower back pain - Painful, swollen leg (thrombosis in pelvis)
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Investigations for Cervical Cancer?
- Spec + bimanual - PR - Examine inguinal lymph nodes - FBCs, U&Es (kidney commonly affected by stage 3 cervical cancer), LFTs. - Colposcopy - MRI for local invasion - CT CAP for metastatic spread (most likely: vagina, bladder, bowel, nodes, bloodborne-->liver&lung!)
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Management of Cervical cancer? (FIGO staging!)
Stage 1a (microinvasive): LLETZ Stage 1b/2a: Hysterectomy + pelvic node resection, pelvic radiotherapy) Stage 2b/4: RT + chemo.
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How do you manage cervical cancer if you want to preserve fertility?
Radical trachelectomy- known as Wertheim's.
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FIGO staging of cervical cancer in terms of extent of the tumour?
1: confined to cervix. 2: disease beyond cervix, not to pelvic wall or lower 1/3 vagina. 3: disease to pelvic wall or lower 1/3 vagina. 4: invades bladder rectum or metastasis.
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Staging of Endometrial cancer? (most common type of uterine + gynae cancer!)
Stage I – confined to body of uterus (endometrium/ myometrium) Stage II - involving cervix Stage III - spread outside uterus (ovary… vagina..) Stage IV - with bowel, bladder or distant organ involvement
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What are some risk factors for endometrial cancer?
(increased oestrogen, decreased progesterone) - Obesity! - Nulliparity - Early menarche, late menopause - Tamoxifen (oestrogen antagonist in breast, but agonist in uterus) - Oestrogen-only HRT (safest is the oestrogen-only patch) - HNPCC (FHx of breast, ovarian or colon)
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Symptoms of endometrial cancer?
- PMB (>1yr after cessation of periods) | - In premenopausal women: irregular bleeding, IMP, heavy periods (esp. recent onset)
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Investigations of endometrial cancer?
- Spec + bimanual - Transvaginal USS (uterine thickness >5mm postmenopausal women requires biopsy) - Hysteroscopy + biopsy - MRI (if biopsy comes back +ve) - CT CAP (mets- liver+lung)
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Management of endometrial cancer?
-Anastrazole -Mirena -Radical Hysterectomy + BSO (BILATRAL SALPINGO-OOPHERECTOMY) (+lymph node excision) + Adjacent RT
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Some risk factors for Ovarian cancer?
- Nulliparity/early menarche/late menopause (continuous ovulation causes repeated trauma to ovarian epithelium) - BRCA1 50%, BRCA2 20%, HNPCC 5%. - Obesity - Smoking - Endometriosis
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What are some protective factors of endometrial cancer? (weird)
- Smoking - COCP, mirena, POP - Pregnancy
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What is the Risk Of Malignancy Index (RMI)?
For ovarian cancer- calculates the chances of having a malignancy: - Ca125 - US findings - Whether they've been through menopause.
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Symptoms of Ovarian cancer? (vague sx- so women often present late)
- Persistent abdo distention + pain + loss of appetite (basically, suspect ovarian ca in >50yrs and IBS sx) - Ascites - Bleeding - Urinary urgency/frequency
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What are the cancer markers for ovarian ca.?
Ca-125: serous, endometrioid! Ca-19.9: mucinous! (These are epithelial tumours- others include germ cell and sex cord stromal)
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Mode of action of Tamoxifen in pre and post menopausal women?
- Premenopausal: anti-oestrogenic effect (PROTECTIVE on breast + endometrial tissue) - Postmenopausal: still anti-oestrogenic effect on breast, however OESTROGENIC effect on endometrium, therefore ^risk endometrial ca.
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What is the largest risk for a woman developing cancer?
OBESITY!!! | NOT HRT
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Management of an unwanted pregnancy?
- hCG to confirm - USS (gestational age, viability, exclude molar/ectopic) - Bloods: Hb, ABO + Rhesus (women who are rh-ve will require anti-D) - Azithromycin 1g (prevents infection) - Counselling
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Counselling before TOP ? (OSCE)
- Weighing up physical + emotional implications - Give the woman the time she needs. - Depression NOT increased after abortion - (at end) Jointly put together a contraceptive plan.
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Medical management of TOP?
MIFEPRISTONE + MISOPROSTOL!
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Surgical mangement of TOP?
- Manual Vacuum Aspiration - Surgical Evacuation - Dilation/evacuation (method recmmended for pregnancies >14wks) - Surgical evacuation without fetocide - Surgical with fetocide
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What are some complications of TOP?
- Retained products of conceptions (persistent bleeding) - Failure: so importance of follow up. - Infection: prophylactic abx + advise warning signs. - Haemorrhage: more in later gestation. - Perforation of uterus/ cervical trauma: reduced by prostaglandins before to soften cervix. - Future fertility: not affected. - Psychological sequelae: no evidence, may need support.
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When to refer for subfertility?
<36 and 1 yr of trying | >36 or abnormal Hx (amenorrhoea/PID)/ Ix in primary care and <1 year of trying.
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What is the leading cause of subfertility in women?
Ovulatory problems.
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What are some male causes of subfertility?
- Idiopathic (most common) - Hypogonadism (the only medically treatable cause) - Testicular trauma/surgery - Obstruction - Anabolic steroid induced
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General subfertility investigations in women?
- Midluteal progesterone (7 days before period- confirms presence of ovulation) - Chlamydia/STI test - USS of area - FSH, LH + oestrodiol levels - Thyroid + prolactin levels - Hysteroscopy (if expecting structural problems/ polyp on USS) - Rubella immune or not
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General subfertility investigations in men?
- Sperm sample (collected after 2-7days of abstinence) sperm count/motility/morphology. - Chlamydia/STI test - Total serum testosterone
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What do you look at in a sperm sample?
Volume, count, concentration, vitality, progressive motility, total motility, normal morphology.
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How do you test to see if a woman is ovulating?
Mid-luteal progestrone (7 days before menstruation)
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What are the 3 main types of anovulation disorder? | also what is another cause?
Type 1: Hypothalamic pituitary failure (low oestrogen, low FSH) Type 2: Hypothalamic pituitary ovarian disorder (PCOS!!) (normal oestrogen + FSH) Type 3: Ovarian Failure (low oestrogen, high FSH)
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What is the gold standard to test Tubal Infertility?
Laparoscopy: Lap + Dye ! | can also do hysterosalpingography
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What is the management for anovulation?
Clomifene Citrate! (anti-oestrogen, causes release of FSH +LH. Trues to stimulate monthly ovulation) If also PCOS --> give Metformin too!!
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Obs/Gynae Hx taking in urinary incontinence?
- Premenopausal (more likely URGE), or postmenopausal (more likely STRESS/ bigger issue like prolapse) - Vaginal atrophy causes urinary freq + UTIs - Problems with sex? (pain=endometriosis, prolapse etc) - Vaginal deliveries? (hints at more stress)
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PMHx taking in urinary incontinence?
- Prolapse sx (mass/pain during sex) - Constipation - Chronic cough - Diabetes? - Neuro problems
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Investigations in urinary incontinence?
- BMI - Urine dip - Abdo exam for any obvious masses - Cough whilst lying (look for leakage/prolapse) - Speculum (vaginal atrophy/fibroids) - Do smear if appropriate
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How do anticholinergics and vaginal oestrogens work? (urge incontinence)
Anticholinergics: relax the bladder by blocking vagus nerve. | Vaginal oestrogens: post-menopausal women (if vaginal atrophy as the problem)
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What physio can be used in urinary incontinence?
Pelvic floor exercises. At least 8 contractions 3xday, for 3months.
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What is a medical treatment for stress incontinence?
Duloxetine ! (helps with tightening sphincter) | Also can use Bulkamid as urethral bulking agent (not as bad as surgery but still not great)
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Percutaneious posterior nerve stimulation (PPNS)?
Posterior tibial nerve L4-S3, once a week for 12wks.
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What if there is a mixture between stress and urge incontinence?
Always treat urge incontinence first because treating stress can make the symptoms of urge worse.
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What does the Baden-Walker System grade?
It grades the extent of prolapse. | max possible descent: procidentia
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Treatment for prolapse?
- Conservative mx: weight loss, avoid heavy lifting, pelvic floor exercises. - Pessary (reinforces position of everything) - Surgery (anterior/post repair, vaginal hysterectomy, sacrosponous fixation)
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What is the risk of surgery for prolapse or stress incontinence?
It can just make urge incontinence worse !!!

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