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Gynaecological Problems Flashcards

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What is the average menstrual cycle length?

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28 days (but normal if between 21-35 days)

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How long does the luteal phase usually last?

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14 days

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What is the normal cycle length range for the follicular stage?

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10 to 16 days

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What does gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) control?

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pituitary hormone secretion

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What are the 3 events/phases that occur in the menstrual cycle called?

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follicular phase, ovulation and luteal phase

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Which two types of cells within the follicle are responsible for oestrogen and progesterone synthesis? and what do these cells respond to?

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theca cells (respond to LH)
granulosa cells (respond to FSH)
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What are the 3 most important hormones that are needed to generate a normal menstrual cycle?

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FSH, LH and oestrogen

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As the follicles grow, there is a ____ feedback by both oestrogen and _____ on the pituitary to decrease ____ secretion.

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negative
inhibin
FSH

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Which follicle is most likely to survive as FSH levels drop during the negative feedback loop?

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the follicle with the most efficient aromatase activity and highest concentration of FSH-induced LH receptors.

This follicle will become the dominant follicle and continue its development towards ovulation.

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What does activin do?

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Works to increase FSH binding in the follicles

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How do the ovaries prepare for ovulation?

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FSH induces LH receptors on the granulosa cells to compensate for lower FSH levels.

Production of oestrogen increases until it exerts a positive feedback loop which causes the LH surge.

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What principle is used in ovulation predictor tests?

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LH surge is the best predictor of imminent ovulation

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How long after the LH surge does ovulation happen?

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12 hours

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What happens to the remaining granulosa and theca cells after release of the oocyte?

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they form the corpus luteum

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which hormone does the corpus luteum secrete?

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progesterone

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what do high levels of progesterone do?

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suppress FSH and LH secretion

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17
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What happens to the corpus luteum in the absence of beta human chorionic gonadotrophin?

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it will undergo luteolysis and regress. this results in a decrease in progesterone secretion which results in the endometrium shedding and menstruation happening.

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What test is used to check for ovulation?

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mid-luteal progesterone level - this test is done 7 days before expected menses

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What does menorrhagia mean?

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prolonged or increased (>80ml per period) menstrual flow

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which does metrorrhagia mean?

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regular intermenstrual bleeding

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what does polymenorrhea mean?

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menses occurring at <21 day intervals

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what does polymenorrhagia mean?

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increased bleeding and frequent cycle

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what does menometrorrhagia mean?

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prolonged menses and intermenstrual bleeding

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what does amenorrhea mean?

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absence of menstruation >6months

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what does oligomenorrhea mean?

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menses at intervals of >35 days or presence of five or less menstrual cycles a year.

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what are some causes of menorrhagia/heavy menstrual bleeding?

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Fibroids, Adenomyosis, Endocervical or endometrial polyp, Endometrial hyperplasia
,Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD), Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID),
Endometriosis, Malignancy of the uterine or cervix
,Hormone producing ovarian tumours, Arteriovenous malformation, systemic causes

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What is dysfunctional uterine bleeding?

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menorrhagia in the absence of pathology

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what are some investigations which can be performed in the presence of menorrhagia?

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FBC, TFT, coagulation screen, renal/liver tests, transvaginal US, endometrial sampling, cervical smear

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29
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What are the management options for dysfunctional uterine bleeding?

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  1. progesterone releasing IUCD (Mirena IUS)
  2. COCP
  3. antifibrinolytics (tranexamic acid)
  4. NSAIDs (e.g. mefenamic acid)
  5. oral progestogens
  6. GnRH analogue/agonists
  7. Danazol

if all else fails then consider surgery (endometrial resection/ablation) or hysterectomy

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30
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What are some causes of intermenstrual bleeding?

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cervical ectropion, PID and STD, polyps, cancer, pregnancy, hyatidiform molar disease

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what is premenstrual syndrome?

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occurrence of cyclical somatic, psychological and emotional symptoms that occur in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and resolve by the time menstruation ceases

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What are the clinical features of premenstrual syndrome?

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bloating
cyclical weight gain
mastalgia (breast pain)
abdominal cramps
fatigue
headache
depression
changes in appetite and increased cravings
irritability
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What are the treatment options for PMS?

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  • severe symptoms may be treated with SSRIs
  • CBT
  • lifestyle changes
  • COCP, transdermal oestrogen, short-term GnRH Analogues
  • last resort = surgery
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What are some causes of post-coital bleeding?

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cervical ectropion
cervical carcinoma
trauma
atrophic vaginitis
cervicitis secondary to STD
polyps
idiopathic
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What are the causes of post-menopausal bleeding?

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atrophic vaginitis,
endometrial polyps
endometrial hyperplasia
endometrial carcinoma
cervical carcinoma
ovarian cancer
vaginal cancer
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What is the first-line investigation for post-menopausal bleeding?

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transvaginal ultrasound

37
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What are the treatment options for atrophic vaginitis?

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topical oestrogen and vaginal lubricants. can also consider HRT

38
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How is endometrial hyperplasia treated?

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dilatation and curettage, progesterone treatment (mirena IUS first line)

39
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What is the most common cause of menstrual irregularities?

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polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

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What are the 3 key features of PCOS we use to diagnose?

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  1. clinical/biochemical evidence of hyperandrogenism
  2. polycystic ovaries on USS
  3. oligo/amenorrhea
41
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What are the clinical features of PCOS?

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obesity/overweight
hypertension
acanthosis nigricans
acne
hirsutism
alopecia
insulin resistance
irregular periods
42
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What are the hormonal changes seen in PCOS?

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increased LH:FSH ratio

LH levels high and FSH levels low or normal

43
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What are the treatment options for PCOS patients who are infertile?

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lifestyle advice
clomifene 
metformin
ovarian drilling
gonodotrophin injections
44
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What is the medical term for painful periods?

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dysmenorrhea

45
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What are some causes of dysmenorrhea?

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primary dysmenorrhea (no underlying cause, just physiological)
endometriosis
adenomyosis
PID
intrauterine devices
fibroids
46
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Which condition would be indicated if a patient had a ‘bulky uterus’?

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adenomyosis

47
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What investigations could be used for dysmenorrhea?

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High vaginal and endocervical swabs
pelvic USS
diagnostic laparoscopy

48
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What are management options for dysmenorrhea?

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NSAIDs
COCP
levonogestrel intrauterine system
GnRH analogues

49
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What is primary amenorrhea?

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failure of menstruation by 16 years of age

50
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what are some causes of primary amenorrhea?

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genital tract abnormalities
mullerian agenesis
premature ovarian failure
genetic causes
hypothalamic disorders
iatrogenic
autoimmune
endocrine 
pituitary disorders
51
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what are some causes of secondary amenorrhea?

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hypothalamic disorders
autoimmune
pituitary
iatrogenic
endocrine abnormalities
ashermann's syndrome
physiological causes
52
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What investigations should be performed if patient presents with amenorrhea?

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general examination,
visual field tests, examination of external genitalia
urine or serum bHCG

53
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What is the climateric period?

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the period around the beginning of the menopause (also called perimenopause)

54
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At what age is menopause considered premature?

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under 45 years

55
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What are the physical effects of menopause?

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vasomotor symptoms 
joint pains
dry and itchy skin
hair changes
vaginal dryness
recurrent UTI
urogenital prolapse
osteoporosis 
cardiovascular disease
dementia
56
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what are the psychological effects of menopause?

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labile mood, anxiety, tearfulness, loss of concentration, poor memory, loss of libido

57
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what is the main management option for menopause?

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HRT

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Side effects of HRT?

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breast enlargement
leg cramps
dyspepsia
fluid retention 
nausea
headaches
fluid retention
breast tenderness
acne 
mood swings
depression
irritability
constipation
increased appetite
59
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What risks are associated with HRT?

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breast cancer
venous thromboembolism
endometrial cancer

60
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What are absolute contraindications of HRT?

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suspected pregnancy
breast cancer
endometrial cancer
active liver disease
uncontrolled hypertension
known VTE
known thrombophilia
otosclerosis
61
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What are some causes of vulval pruritus?

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skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis etc)
lichen sclerosus
lichen planus
infection
extramammary paget's disease of the vulva
62
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How does lichen sclerosis present?

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  • pruritus
  • skin irritation on the vulva
  • hypopigmentation
  • atrophy of the skin
  • hair loss in affected area
  • affected area bleeding
  • pinpoint vessels visible
  • white polygonal papules that coalesce to form plaques
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what are some complications of lichen sclerosis?

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atrophy and fusion of the labia
stenosis of the introitus
difficulty defecation
development of vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN)

64
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What are the treatment options of lichen sclerosis?

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topical high-dose steroids and emollients

65
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what does normal vaginal discharge look like?

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clear and appears white/pale yellow and typically odourless

66
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which microorganism is part of the normal vaginal flora?

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lactobacilli

67
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what are some causes of abnormal discharge?

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bacterial vaginosis
vulvovaginal candidiasis
STD
trichomoniasis

68
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what are the risk factors associated with pelvic infection?

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  • age <25years
  • multiple sex partners
  • unprotected sex
  • recent insertion of IUD
  • recent change in sexual partner
69
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How might a pelvic infection due to PID present?

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  • irregular menstrual bleeding
  • abnormal vaginal discharge
  • chronic pelvic pain
  • infertility
70
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what signs on examination may you find with pelvic infection?

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cervical motion tenderness

adnexal tenderness

71
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How are pelvic infections treated?

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  • if acutely unwell then sepsis 6
  • partner notification
  • oral ofloxacin + oral metronidazole + IM ceftriaxone + doxycycline
72
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what is the most common type of ovarian cyst?

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functional ovarian cysts (follicular, corpus luteal and theca luteal cysts)

73
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what are bartholin cysts/abscesses?

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when the bartholin glands become infected and enlarged (located at the 5 and 7 o’clock position next ti vagina entrance)

74
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How are bartholin cysts treated?

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antibiotics

surgical procedure called marsupialization

75
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what should be your first step if a female patient of reproductive age presents with acute abdominal pain?

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pregnancy test

76
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what are the signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids?

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  • asymptomatic
  • menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea
  • lower abdominal pain during menstruation
  • subfertility
  • pressure symptoms
77
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how are uterine fibroids diagnosed?

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transvaginal ultrasound

78
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How are uterine fibroids managed?

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  • mirena IUS
  • myomectomy
  • hysterectomy
  • short-term GnRH analogues
  • uterine artery embolisation
79
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what are the signs and symptoms of endometriosis?

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  • dysmenorrhea
  • deep dyspareunia
  • subfertility
  • dysuria
  • urgency
  • dyschezia
80
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How is endometriosis diagnosed?

A
  • via laproscopy

- on pelvic exam - tender nodularity on posterior fornix

81
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how is endometriosis managed?

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  • symptomatic relief (NSAIDs)
  • COCP or progestogens
  • surgery
82
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What are the signs and symptoms of ovarian torsion?

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  • sudden onset of deep colicky pain
  • vomiting and distress
  • adnexal tenderness/ acute abdomen
83
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how is ovarian torsion diagnosed?

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USS will show classical whirlpool sign

84
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how is ovarian torsion managed?

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laparoscopy to untwist ovary and remove cyst. if ovary necrotic then removed.

85
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what are the signs and symptoms of PID?

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vaginal discharge

bilateral lower abdominal pain

86
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what investigations are used to diagnose PID?

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FBC

high vaginal or endocervical swabs

87
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How is PID managed?

A

antibiotics

88
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what are the signs and symptoms of mittelsczmerz?

A

mid cycle pain

often (every cycle)

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