Gynae Flashcards
two processes that ensure only one sperm fertilizes eggs
zonal inhibiting proteins
membrane depolarisation
Zonal inhibiting proteins
cause the release of any other attached sperm and destroy the oocyte’s sperm receptors, thus preventing any more sperm from binding
Functionsoftheplacenta
protection, echanger, endocrine fx
hcg function during the beginning of pregnancy
promotes the maintenance of the corpus luteum
epoophoron
remnant of the mesonephric tubules that can be found next to the ovary and fallopian tube
paroophoron
remnant of the lower part of the mesonephros in the broad ligament between the epoophoron and the uterus
Gartner’s duct cyst
a benign vaginal cyst that originates from the Gartner’s duct, which is a vestigial remnant of the mesonephric duct (wolffian duct) in females
H-Y antigen
a male histocompatibility antigen that causes females to reject male skin grafts
Primary amenorrhea
the failure of menses to occur by age 16 years, in the presence of normal growth and secondary sexual characteristics
Secondary amenorrhea
defined as the cessation of menses sometime after menarche has occurred
Müllerian agenesis
a congenital malformation characterized by a failure of the Müllerian duct to develop
other names for Müllerian agenesis
Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser syndrome (MRKH)
vaginal agenesis
menopause sx
Vaginal dryness Hot flashes Weight gain and slowed metabolism Thinning hair and dry skin Sleep problems
Asherman’s syndrome
an acquired uterine condition that occurs when scar tissue (adhesions) form inside the uterus and/or the cervix
what does oxytocin and prostaglandins do during parturition
cause uterine contractions
lung changes in pregnancy
decr: expiratory reserve volume
residual volume
functional residual capacity
total lung capacity
same: vital capacity
insp reserve volum
incr: tidal volume
insp capacity
dead volume
Polar bodies fx
to eliminate one half of the diploid chromosome set produced by meiotic division in the egg, leaving behind a haploid cell
sinual tubercle gives rise to (M & F)
M: seminal colliculus.
F: vaginal plate and hymen
granulosa cells
production of steroids and LH receptors
thecal cells
produce androgens
what are oestrogens are bound to
albumin and sex hormone-binding globulin
what are progesterones are bound to
albumin & transcortin
oestrogen fx
Stimulate proliferation of epithelial cells of uterine tubes, uterus & vagina
Reduce membrane potential of myometrial muscle fibres
Stimulate duct growth in mammary glands
progesterone fx
incr membrane potential of myometrial muscle fibres
Stimulates alveolar formation in breasts
Antagonises action of aldosterone on kidney
Sertoli cell fx
Secrete H-Y antigen
Synthesise oestradiol from androgens
Secrete ABP
Seminal vesicle
Secretions are neutral/alkaline constitiutes 60% of semen Nutrition to sperms clotting of sperms enhances fertilization of ovum
prostate
Secretion is a thin, milky alkaline fluid constitutes 30% of semen a role in the activation of sperm Maintenace of sperm motility Clotting of semen Lysis of seminal coagulum
Bulbourethral Gland
Produce thick, clear mucus prior to ejaculation that neutralizes traces of acidic urine in the urethra
Theca externa
PGF2α induces the contraction of the smooth muscle cells of the theca externa, increasing intrafollicular pressure. This aids in rupture of the mature oocyte
Theca interna
receptors for LH to produce androstenedione
Barr body
inactive X chromosome in a female somatic cell, rendered inactive in a process called lyonization
effects of 5-alpha reductase mutation
hypospadias
female external genitalia
lack of prostate growth
Bicornuate uterus facts
No fertility issues Recurrent miscarriages Fetal malpresentation Prematur labour Rx with metroplasty
Unicornuate uterus facts
Second trimester miscarriage
endometriosis is common when underdeveloped horn has cavity
Associated with renal anomalies
Cervical cerclage
procedure used to reinforce cervix that shortens too quickly
activin
incr FSH binding and aromatization
incr action of LH
Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis fx
regulates many body processes, including digestion, the immune system, mood and emotions, sexuality, and energy storage and expenditure
Hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis
controls development, reproduction, and aging in animals
Hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid axis
regulation of metabolism, thyroid levels and also responds to stress
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
Intermittent ovarian function
HRT, Weight-bearing exercise and calcium essential
Barrier contraception
Oxytocin and arginine vasopressin (AVP) are neuropeptides synthesized in which nuclei of the hypothalamus
paraventricular
supraoptic
Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome (utero-vaginal agenesis)
Normal secondary development, external female genitalia & ovaries
Absent uterus and upper vagina
Ass w/ renal, skeletal and middle ear anomalies
Androgen Insensitivity
Normal looking female external genitalia breasts &
No sexual hair
Absent uterus and upper vagina
Gestational trophoblastic disease facts
Spectrum of diseases arising from fetal chorionic tissue.
All the neoplasms have cytotrophoblasts and syncytiotrophoblasts
Secreting B-HCG
cytotrophoblast fx
secretes proteolytic enzymes to break down the extracellular matrix between the endometrial cells to allow finger-like projections of trophoblast to penetrate through the myometrium
Syncytiotrophoblast fx
actively invades the uterine wall to facilitating passive exchange of material between the mother and the embryo
Complete hydatidiform mole facts
No foetal embryonic tissue develops
Hydropic swelling villi and trophoblastic hyperplasia
Chromosomes of the sperm duplicate
list 3 types of Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)
Complete Hydatidiform Mole (CHM)
Choriocarcinoma (Cca)
Placental site trophoblastic tumour
Invasive mole usually develops from
partial or complete mole
cause of a Partial hydatidiform mole
2 Sperm cells fertilize normal egg
Placental site trophoblastic tumour facts
Do not have villi
BHCG levels low
Epitheloid trophoblastic tumour (ETT) is a rare variant of PSTT (Placental site trophoblastic tumour)
Risk factors of GTD
Poor social economic conditions
Lack of carotene
< 20 years / > 40 years
list 2 s/s and 3 Symptoms of GTN
Uterus larger than expected
BHCG higher than gestational age
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy
Passage of grapelike villi from uterus
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
GTN metastases sites
lung
liver
brain
Low risk disease management of GTN
Methotrexate or Actinomycin-D
High-risk GTN Mx- 1st line
EMA-CO
Etoposide, methotrexate, actinomycin-D, Cyclophosphamide, Vincristine (Oncovin)
what is done to remove the oocytes from the ovary for IVF
transvaginal oocyte aspiration (TVOA)
Areas identified within the IVF environment that may pose a threat to ART
infx power failure equipment natural disasters eg floods type/quality of medium
embryo transfer facts
- The embryo can be transferred into the uterus of the patient on day 2, 3 or 5 of culture
- The patient is required to have a full bladder for easier visualization and position of the uterus
what are DHEA and DHEAS tests used for
to determine andrenal contribution to disease of androgen excess
triad of presesnting sx of ectopic
vaginal bleeding
amenorrhea
abd pain
Reasons for decline in fertility
Women delaying pregnancy for careers
Increasing use of contraception
Unfavourable economic conditions- rising cost of living
Subfertility
patients have a successful pregnancies after fertility Rx
Fecundity
the probability to achieve pregnancy in 1 menstrual cycle
Male infertility cx
primary pathologies of male reproductive system
environmental lifestyle factors
systemic dz
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)
is an excessive response to taking the fertility medication to stimulate egg growth. When OHSS is severe enough you can get blood clots, shortness of breath, abdominal pain
Antral follicle count
a transvaginal ultrasound study, performed in the early phase of your menstrual cycle, in which your physician visually counts the number of egg-containing follicles that are developing on both of your ovaries
how many follicles in an Antral follicle count indicate a poor ovarian reserve
less than 5
3 Basic test for infertile couple
Semen analysis
Tests for ovulation
Tests for tubal patency
in semen analysis what will we test for
Sperm count
Motility
morphology
we can test for ovulation using
endometrial biopsy
Progesterone on day 21
Tests for ovarian reserve
give eg for Tests for ovarian reserve
Day 2/3 serum FSH,LH and estradiol levels
Antral Follicle Count
Anti-mullerian hormon
in Tests for tubal patency what are our first and second line options
1st line: Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
Hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography
2nd line: (invasive)Laparoscopy
chromopertubation
chromopertubation
a method for the study of patency of fallopian tube
prolactin facts
produced from lactotrophs & decidual cells
Stimulated by TRH and VIP (vasoactive intestinal peptide)
short half life
cleared by the liver and kidneys
suppress the secretion of GnRH from the hypothalamus
Physiological causes of hyperprolactinemia
Pain
Vaginal examination
Sleep
Pathological causes of hyperprolactinemia
Hypothalamic: craniopharyngioma
Thyroid: Hypothyroidism
Chronic renal disease
Drug induced causes of hyperprolactinemia
Dopamine antagonist - Sulpiride
Dopamine depleting agents - aldomet
Narcotics - Codeine
idiopathic causes of hyperprolactinemia
Ovulatory dysfunction
Osteoporosis
Visual field defects
how does prolactin cause amenorrhea
by suppress the secretion of GnRH from the hypothalamus
galactorrhea Rx
Bromocriptine 2,5 – 10 mg dly
Lisuride 0.1-0.2 mg dly
Carbergoline 0.25- 1 mg weekly
lung changes in pregnancy DECREASE
decr: expiratory reserve volume
residual volume
functional residual capacity
total lung capacity
lung changes in pregnancy SAME
same: vital capacity
insp reserve volum
lung changes in pregnancy INCREASE
incr: tidal volume
insp capacity
dead volume
what does accumulation of mineralocorticoid precursors in 11 hydroxylase deficiency result in
hypernatremia
hypokalemia
HT
excess andrgens
what dose HAIR-AN syndrome consist of
hyperandrogenism (HA) insulin resistance (IR) acanthosis nigricans (AN)
High-risk GTN Mx- 2nd line
EMA-EP
Etoposide, Methotrexate, Actinomycin D, Etoposide, Cisplatin
Hyperandrogenism in females
amenorrhea
Hyperlipidemia
virilization
Hyperandrogenism in males
Dehydration and shock due to decr Na & incr K
Phallic enlargement without testicular enlargement
Inhibition of GNRH secretion testis atrophy leading to:
-low testosterone levels
-low sperm count
what are the common effects of Hyperandrogenism in both sexes
Rapid skeletal maturation
Premature epiphyseal fusion
Non-tumour related causes of hyperandrogenism
Adrenal causes
CAH - 21 hydroxylase deficiency
- 11 hydroxylase deficiency
Cushing syndrome
Non-tumour related causes
ovarian causes
PCOS
Hyperthecosis
HAIR-AN syndrome
Medications that cause hyperandrogenism
Danazol- androgen
Metoclopramide- stomach medication
Resepine- HT medication
Tumour related causes of hyperandrogenism
Adrenal tumours
Adrenocortical tumour
Adrenal adenoma
Adrenal carcinoma
Tumour related causes of hyperandrogenism
Ovarian tumours
Arrhenoblastoma
Hilar cell ovarian tumour
Krukenberg tumour
non classical CAH
Milder enzyme deficiency
No genital ambiguity
classic CAH Rx
hydrocortisone
prednisone
dexamethasone
Gestational hyperandrogenism presesnts with
Luteoma theca lutean cysts Ovarian tumour Exogenous androgens/progestogens Placental aromatase deficiency
hirsutism Mx
COC
Inhibit LH stimulate SHBG production
Cosmetic therapy
what can you do if you find a child with Ambiguous genitalia
Physical exam
Ultrasonography
Karyotype
classic CAH facts
low aldosterone and cortisol
high ACTH & 17-OH progestonolone
can prenatal Dx using Amniocentesis and chorionic villi sampling
Pre-testicular cx of male infertility
General factors - Viral illness
Endocrine - Hypothalamic (Kallman’s syndrome)
Drugs - H2 receptor antagonists
testicular cx of male infertility
Varicocele
Previous testicular torsion/ trauma
Mumps orchitis
post-testicular cx of male infertility
Congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens
Retrograde ejaculation
Sexual problems- erectile dysfunction
Semen analysis can be informative about
Sperm production
Sperm transport and maturation
Sperm transfer and function in the female tract
Standard instructions for semen collection
defined abstinence 3 days
evaluated within one hour of collection
Macroscopic evaluation of Semen analysis
Colour - greyish - white Viscosity - smooth and watery Liquefaction time- 15-60 mins Volume - 2-6ml pH - 7.2 or more
Microscopic evaluation of Semen analysis
Motility Vitality- measurement of all living sperm-whether they're moving or not Count Morphology MAR (antisperm antibodies)
cx of No ejaculate
Ductal obstruction
Retrograde ejaculation
Hypogonadism
cx of Low volume ejaculate
ductal Obstruction
Absence of vas deferens or seminal vesicles
Infectio
Asthenozoospermia cx
Immunological factors (ASABs) Defect in sperm structure Poor liquefaction
Azoospermia cx
Klinefelter’s syndrome
Sertoli only syndrome
Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism
oligospermia cx
Genetic disorder
Endocrinopathies
Varicocele
Teratozoospermia cx
Varicocele
Stress
Infection
teratozoospermic index (TZI)
Ratio of the number of abnormalities/abnormal sperm
should be between 1 and 3
Aetiology of recurrent pregnancy loss
Unknown
toxins
immunologic
anatomic
Contraindications to medical or expectant management of pregnancy losses
Haemodynamically or medically unstable patient
Signs of pelvic infection/sepsis
History of coagulopathy
Misoprostol Side effects include
diarrhoea
N+V
fever/rigors
Mifepristone
antiprogestin that result in weakening of the uterine attachment of a pregnancy. This results in capillary breakdown and synthesis of prostaglandins
antiphospholid syndrome pregnancy complications
fetal death
pre eclampsia
thrombocytopenia
Screening tests for recurrent pregnancy loss
Lupus anticoagulant anticardiolipid antibodies anti-ß2 glycoprotein1 antibodies diabetic screening - glucose tolerance test prolactin
Cervical insufficiency facts
Second trimester miscarriage losses
Screening with transvaginal ultrasound cervical length from 16 weeks to <24wks
If cervical length < 25mm then cerclage
Vaginal Progesterone (200mg) at night
Cervical insufficiency Hx
painless dilatation of the cervix in the second trimester
delivery of a live fetus
Spontaneous rupture of membranes
Antiphospholipid syndrome Mx
Low dose Aspirin (75 -100mg) daily once fetal heart seen
can be combined with Unfractionated Heparin or LMWH until 36 wks
advantages of LMWH over heparin
less osteoporosis, haemorrhage and thrombocytopenia
reduced protein binding
longer half life
Complications of termination of pregnancy
Incomplete miscarriage
Heamorrhage
Infection
Rotterdam Criteria
irregular or absent ovulation, elevated levels of androgenic hormones, and/or enlarged ovaries containing at least 12 follicles each
PCOS presents clinically by
menstrual irregularity androgen excess (hirsutism) acne androgen-dependent alopecia infertility- anovulation
4 danger signs of cancer
Abnormal bleeding
Abnormal masses
Unexplained fever
Weight loss
another 4 danger signs of cancer
Pain
Pale
Change in personality, gait, balance
Red eye or absent red reflex
methods of epigenetic change
Changes in DNA methylation
Histone modification
Polycomb group proteins
Un-methylated gene promotor sections allow
transcription of genes
expression of protein product
Over- or undermethylation patterns allow
activation of usually silence genes
silencing of important genes
MicroRNA or miRNA
Very important during embryogenesis and early development
Interacts by being incorporated into the RNA protein complex
Degrades and/or block mRNA before transcription
epigenetic drugs
Demethylation agents or DNMT-I
Histone deacetylases H-DACS
Characteristic signs of hereditary breast/ovarian cancer syndrome
Early or pre-menopausal breast cancer
Bilateral breast cancer
Any single individual with both diseases
aetiology of intersex disorders
Due to excessive androgens
Arising in fetus → CAH
Arising in mother – androgens secreting tumor.
Ingested by mother, eg. Danazol
21 hydroxylase deficiency presentation:
Enlarged clitoris
fused labioscratal folds and urogenital sinus.
Internal genitalia development normal
eg of ovarian androgen secreting tumours
Luteoma
Arrehenoblastooma
Kruken berg tumors
True gonadal dysgenesis features
Streak gonads
normal mullerian structures
Normal external female genitalia
Urinary incontinence
involuntary loss of urine
Continent
ability to retain urine between voluntary episodes of micturition
Urge incontinence
a sudden and strong need to urinate
Urinary Incontinence s/x
Frequency
Urgency
Nocturia
Stress urinary incontinence
involuntary loss of urine on effort or physical exertion or on sneezing or coughing due to sudden pressure on the bladder and urethra
Overactive bladder
group of urinary symptoms such as
urinary urgency, usually accompanied by frequency and nocturia, with or without urgency urinary incontinence, in the absence of UTI or other obvious pathology
Mixed urinary incontinence
involuntary leakage associated with Stress Urinary Incontinence and Urge Urinary Incontinence
diabetes sx
polyuria and polydipsia blurry vision (retinopathy) weight loss (type 1) or weight gain (type 2) neuropathy fatigue
Stress Urinary incontinence Rx
Conservative- Vaginal pessaries
mild-Pelvic floor exercises with electrical stimulation
moderate to severe- BURCH or Slings surgery
Overactive bladder Rx
Lifestyle modification Behavioural modification Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Anticholinergics Neuromodulation
eg of drugs to control urination
trospium oxybutynin propiverene darifenacin fesoterodine
Urinary Incontinence & Pelvic organ prolapse risk factors
Vaginal childbirth
Connective tissue disorders
Menopause
anti cholinergic S/E
Dry mouth
Blurred vision
Constipation
Artifactual asthenozoospermia
Abstinence period too long, too short
Lubricants
Incomplete ejaculate
Transdermal patch
avoids the first pass metabolism through the liver
fewer oestrogen-related side effects
Applied weekly
vaginal ring
in the vagina for 3 weeks followed by ring-free week Avoids 1st pass metabolism
fewer oestrogen-related side effects
Oestrogen excess side effects
Bloating
migraine headache
breakthrough bleeding- refers to vaginal bleeding or spotting that occurs between menstrual periods or while pregnant
progestational side effects
Headaches
breast tenderness
mood changes
Major Side Effects of contraception
Thromboembolism
Cardiovascular Risk
Cancer Risk
vaginal fistula causes
Abdominal surgery (hysterectomy or C-section)
Pelvic, cervical, or colon cancer
Bowel disease like Crohn’s or diverticulitis
urinary fistula cx
Hysterectomy
congenital
Radiation treatment
what does Oral estrogen increase
MMP and CRP levels
Macrophages release Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMP) that digest collagen
menopausal hormone therapy risks
thromboembolism gallbladder disease stroke myocardial infarction breast cancer
When to prescribe tibolone (Progestin)
Any symptomatic post menopausal woman
an increase in breast pain despite HRT dose adjustment
low libido
endometriosis theories
Retrograde menstruation (Sampson’s Theory)
Lymphatic spread
Coelomic metaplasia/induction theory
endometriosis Common sites
Kidney, lung, liver, diaphragm
Ovaries
Anterior and posterior cul-de-sac
endometriosis Clinical presentation
Dysmenorrhoea
Subfertility
Chronic pelvic pain
Mechanism of subfertility in endometriosis
Mechanical interference- adhesions
Ovulatory dysfunction
Peritoneal fluid- has macrophages which are spermicidal
Adenomyosis def and s/x
Presence of endometrial glands and stroma in the myometrium
Uterus is enlarged and globular
Menorrhagia – 50%
Dysmenorrhoea – 30%
Adenomyosis dx and Rx
TVS- Resembles myoma
MRI- Cystic spaces give a “honey-comb” appearance
Laparoscopic resection
L/S electrocoagulation
Hysterectomy
Primary dysmenorrhea
common menstrual cramps that are recurrent and are not due to other diseases
Secondary dysmenorrhea
pain that is caused by a disorder in the woman’s reproductive organs
Pharmacological dysmenorrhea Mx
NSAIDS
Pharmacological dysmenorrhea Mx
COC
non Pharmacological dysmenorrhea Mx
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.
Acupuncture
heat Therapy
surgical dysmenorrhea Mx
Laparoscopic Uterosacral Nerve Ablation
Laparoscopic Presacral Neurectomy
gynaecological cx of Secondary dysmenorrhea
Extrauterine- Pelvic congestion syndrome
Intramural- fibroids
intrauterine- IUCD
non gynaecological cx of Secondary dysmenorrhea
GUT- Interstitial cystitis
GIT- Irritable bowel syndrome
Orthopaedic- Spondylosis
physical sx of PMS
abd bloating
extreme fatigur
breast tenderness
behavioural sx of PMS
Labile Mood
Irritability
Tensions
Phamarcological treatment of PMS
Hormonal- COC’s eg. Yasmin
Antidepressants- Fluoxetinine 20mg daily
Analgesia- NSAIDs
non Phamarcological treatment of PMS
Cognitive therapy
Calcium 1200mg/day
exercise
Premenstrual syndrome types
Premenstrual Molimina- No interference with everyday
functioning
Premenstrual syndrome- With some functional impairment
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)- Mimic psychiatric disorders
Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus
a chronic skin disease characterized by white, flat papules with an erythematous halo and black, hard follicular plug
what kind of trauma is most seen in pre-adolescent girls
tears
abrarasion
ecchymosis
haematomas
Labial agglutination
occurs when the labia minora become fused together
and can lead to UTIs or vulvulovaginitis
4 phenotypes of PCOS
Type A: hyperandrogenism, chronic anovulation and polycystic ovaries(O+H+P)
Type B: hyperandrogenism and chronic anovulation (O+H)
Type C: hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries (H+P)
Type D: chronic anovulationand polycystic ovaries.(O+P)
possible diff dx when considering Hyperandrogenism
Cushing’s syndrome Thyroid dysfunction Hyperprolactinaemia Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Androgen secreting neoplasm HAIR-AN Syndrome
“SOCIETAL EFFECTS” of fertility control
Reduces teenage, unwanted and unplanned pregnancy
Reduction in poverty
Increase in female education and employment, income
“MEDICAL EFFECTS” of contraception
Prevents pregnancy related complications and deaths eg. miscarriage
Direct benefits of barrier methods eg decr STI’s
Direct benefits of hormonal methods- Reduces ovarian and endometrial cancer
Non infective cx of Vaginal discharges and Infections
Foreign body/non specific infection
Fistulae
malignancy
Normal physiological discharge clinical hallmarks
Non offensive
noncopious
no associated symptoms
Candida on vagina presents with
Itching and burning
Copious white – varying consistency (cottage cheese discharge)
Vulvar erythema ± perianal
Trichomonas presentation
Profuse frothy yellow green discharge. Strong odour Vulvar erythema and oedema
Classic ‘strawberry’ cervix
Gonococcal infection Presentation
Typically invades the cervix resulting in pus like discharge/offensive/abdominal cramping/bleeding and painful urination
Complications – PID/Bartholins gland abscess/disseminated gonococcal infections
Rx cefixime 400mg PO or Ceftiaxone 125mg IM
Chlamydia infx presentation
Can cause bartholins gland abscess, vaginitis, cervicitis,acute salpingitis and PID
Symptoms include mucopurulent discharge, abdominal pain,dysuria
Treatment – azithromycin or doxycyline
Syphilitic lesions of the vagina Presentation
chancre
Associated lypmphadenopathy
If left untreated secondary syphilitic lesions – chondylomata lata, snail track ulcers and mucous paches
Genital Tuberculosis Presentation
Ages 20-40yrs old Pelvic pain (chronic) Inflammatory pelvic mass Menstrual irregularities and infertility amenorrhoea
INH
5mg/kg.max 300mg
Hepatotoxicity
N +V
Peripheral neuropathy
Rifampicin
10mg/kg max 600mg
Hepatotoxic
fever
rash
Ethambutol dosage and s/e
15mg/kg max 800-1000mg
Optic neuritis
hypersensitivity reaction
fever and lymphadenopathy
pyrizinamide
15-30mg/kg max1.5-2g
Hepatitis
Hyperuricemia
rash
Differential Diagnosis when you suspect PID
Appendicitis Ectopic pregnancy Endometritis Ovarian cyst Ovarian torsion
Indication for surgery in PID
Ruptured TOA or generalized peritonitis
Septic Shock or multiorgan dysfunction
TOA or pelvic abscess not responding to treatment
Chronic pelvic infection facts
Due to acute PID, recurrent lowgrade pyogenic infection or TB
Occlusion of ostia – hydro/pyo salpinx
Prone to secondary bacterial infection or simply persistent low grade infection
Chronic pelvic infection Symptoms and Mx
chronic pelvic pain
Dyspareunia
Menorrhagia
Medication- Analgesia & Antibiotics
Surgery- total abd hysterectomy
organs affected by Genital Tuberculosis
fallopian tube
endometrium
ovaries
Treatment methods for cervical neoplasia
Local destruction: cryotherapy, laser
Local excision: LLETZ, cone biopsy
Surgical options: hysterectomy
cervical CA s/s and s/x
intermenstrual bleeding
dysparenia
Pain is a LATE complaint
Treatment options in cervical CA
Stage IA: LLETZ or cone is sufficient
Stage IB: RHLND: radical hysterectomy and pelvic node dissection
Stage II, III: Radical radiotherapy to pelvis with added chemotherapy
Stage IV: Chemotherapy plus pelvic irradiation
Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis facts
Burning, itching, dyspareunia, bloodstained discharge
Vaginal epithelium shiny, thin and transparent
Vaginal moisturisers and lubrication 1st line (topical vaginal estrogen)
Emphysematous vaginitis
Gas-filled blisters in vagina
PV discharge / “popping sound”
Associated with bacterial or trichomonal vaginitis
Toxic shock syndrome of vagina
Symptoms may include fever, rash, skin peeling, and hypotension
Risk factors: very absorbent tampons, and skin lesions in young children
Benign conditions of the vagina
Vaginitis
Cystic swellings
Solid tumors
Vaginal adenosis
Epidermal inclusion cysts
Women of childbearing age
Following obstetric or other trauma of vagina
Posterior and lateral vaginal wall
Congenital cysts of vagina
Mesonephric system (Wolffian duct)
Gartner duct cysts
Anterolateral aspect of vaginal wall
Paramesonephric system (Müllerian duct) Rare & occur on Lower 3rd of vagina near hymen
Polyps in vagina of vagina
proliferation of vaginal lamina propria
Usually asymptomatic / incidental finding
Differentiate from sarcoma botryoides (esp. children) and pyogenic granulomas (after surgery)
Vaginal adenosis
benign, Abnormal presence of columnar epithelium in vagina
Mucoid discharge, postcoital bleeding, dyspareunia DES syndrome
most vaginal cancers are metastatic what are the sites
cervix or endometrium
Vulva • Ovaries • Choriocarcinoma
If vaginal biopsy shows adenocarcinoma where do you look for other primary lesion
Endometrial cancer • Colon • Rectum
Breast • Ovary
Melanoma of vagina
Malignant melanoma of the vagina is rare
Present as pigmented masses, plaques or ulcerative lesions
Most frequently on the distal one-third of the anterior vaginal wall
Sarcomas of vagina
Most common sarcoma botryoides
Highly malignant tumor that occurs in the vagina during infancy and early childhood (mean age 3 years)
Gross appearance of grape-like masses that are exophytic
Diseases caused by HPV besides cerrvicalCA include
Head and neck cancers
Anogenital warts
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
Pre-operative factors associated with post-operative cardiac complication
Jugular vein distention or S3 gallop
Myocardial infarct within 6 months
Arrhythmia
Pre-op risk factors for post-op pulmonary complications
Pre-op history of COPD
Purulent productive cough
Anesthesia time greater than 3 hours
Preventing prolonged post-operative ileus
Reducing use of opioids in favor of NSAIDs
Using stimulant laxatives (Dulcolax) in addition to stool softeners
Postoperative care procedures
Early removal of the foley catheter in uncomplicated patients prevents UTIs
Early ambulation Reduces incidence of VTE
Early feeding facilitating early discharge and reducing length of hospital stay
Wound Complications
Dehiscence- Separation of facial layers, Serosanguinous drainage, Evisceration
Seroma- Benign, No erythema or tenderness Collection of liquefied fat, serum and lymphatic fluid under the incision
Hematoma- Abnormal collection of blood that causes discoloration of the wound edges
Infection
Incisional Herni
Factors influencing post-op infection
Definite decrease in host resistance increasing age obesity/malnutrition diabetic ketoacidosis acute/chronic steroid use
possible decrease in host resistance
some forms of cancer
radiation therapy
adrenocortical insufficiency