Gynae history

Question 1

What questions do you initially need to ascertain regarding periods?

Answer 1

When was your last? when did it start? how long did it last? are you periods regular? intermenstrual or postcoital bleeding?

Question 2

What questions can you ask about mennorhagia?

Answer 2

Do you get clots? how many tampons/ sanitary pads? does it flood through your clothes? painful? anaemic? time off work? how long have they been this bad? Has your GP provided you with anything?

Question 3

What important questions should you never forget to add on during a gynae history?

Answer 3

Contraception? smear test? obstetric history including ectopics, miscarriages, mode of delivery, how many children

Question 4

Pregnancy history in fertility history?

Answer 4

Previous pregnancies? different partners? any issues? how long did it take you?

Question 5

Menstrual history in fertility history taking?

Answer 5

Periods? regular or irregular? how long do they last? pain? spotting or bleeding between periods? weight loss? general health? acne or hair growth?

Question 6

Gynae history part of fertility history taking

Answer 6

Previous infections? issues during intercourse? any pain during intercourse? previous gynae issues? smears?

Question 7

What in the male fertility history taking should you ask about in PMH?

Answer 7

Mumps or injury to testicles