Gynaecology Flashcards

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what are the levels of LH+FSH and gonadotropins (oes+test) in hypogonadotropic hypogonadism?

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low LH + FSH

low oestrogen + testosterone

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causes of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

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abnormal functioning of hypothalamus or pituitary gland

eg hypopituitarism, damage, chronic conditions, kallman syndrome, prolactinoma

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what is kallman syndrome?

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genetic condition
causes hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
failure to start puberty
absent sense of smell

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what are LH+FSH and gonadotropin levels in hypergonadotropic hypogonadism?

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high FSH + LH

low gonadotropin levels

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5
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what is hypergonadotropic hypogonadism caused by?

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damage to gonads eg torsion, cancer, mumps
congenital absence of ovaries
turners syndrome
AIS
CAH
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what is congenital adrenal hyperplasia? what enzyme is deficient? what is inheritance pattern?

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deficiency of 21-hydroxylase enzyme

AR inheritance

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symptoms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia?

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tall for age
facial hair
primary amenorrhoea
deep voice
early puberty
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8
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assessment of primary amenorrhoea

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FBC, ferritin - anaemia
UE - CKD 
anti TTG, anti EMA 
LH, FSH - hypo/hypergonadotropic hypogonadism 
TFT
ILGF-1 - GH deficiency 
prolactin - hyperprolactinaemia 
testosterone - PCOS, AIS, CAH 
genetics - turners syndrome
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management of primary amenorrhoea

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depends on cause 
> weight gain, CBT
> treat endocrine condition
> pulsatile GnRH, COCP in HH 
> COCP in PCOS
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what is androgen insensitivity syndrome? what is inheritance pattern? what are patients genetically? XX or XY?

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cells can’t respond to androgens as there are no androgen receptor. extra androgens –> oestrogen
X linked recessive
XY

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AIS features?

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external female genitalia and breasts
testes in inguinal canal / abdomen 
infertile 
primary amenorrhoea
inguinal hernia
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AIS hormone results - LH, FSH, testosterone, oestrogen

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LH increased
FSH increased / normal
testosterone increased
oestrogen increased

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13
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management of AIS

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bilateral orchidectomy (avoid testicular tumours)
oestrogen therapy
vaginal surgery
support and counselling

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14
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levels of testosterone in CAH + AIS?

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increased testosterone

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15
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CAH pathophysiology?

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no 21-hydroxylase enzyme
this enzyme converts progesterone into ald+cortisol.
extra progesterone –> testosterone

result = high test, low cortisol + aldosterone

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CAH presentation

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virilised genitalia (ambiguous) 
enlarged vlitoris 
primary amenorrhoea 
tall for age, deep voice, early puberty 
HYPERPIGMENTATION!!!!!(increased acth)
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17
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CAH treatment? key features?

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hyperpigmentation
cortisol replacement - hydrocortisone
aldosterone replacement - fludrocortisone
corrective surgery

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18
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when to investigate secondary amenorrhoea?

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if normally regular = 3-6 months

if irregular = 6-12 months

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19
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causes of primary amenorrhoea

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kallman syndrome
turners syndrome
damage to pituitary - surgery, radiation
hypopituitarism
damage to gonads - surgery, mumps, torsion
20
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causes of secondary amenorrhoea?

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pregnancy 
menopause and premature ovarian failure
contraception
PCOS
sheehan syndrome
hypo/hyperthyroidism
pituitary - tumours, failure 
excessive exercise, low body weight
21
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investigations in secondary amenorrhoea

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beta HCG
LH, FSH 
prolactin
TSH
testosterone
22
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management of secondary amenorrhoea

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hormone replacement

if PCOS - medroxyprogesterone for 14d

23
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what causes urge incontinence

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overactive detrusor muscle

24
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what causes stress incontinence

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weak pelvic floor muscles

25
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causes of overflow incontinence

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chronic urinary retention due to obstruction of urine outflow

anticholinergic medication
fibroids
pelvic tumours
neurological conditions - MS, diabetic nephropathy

common in men

26
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3 risk factors for urinary incontinence

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older age
post menopausal
increased BMI
previous vaginal deliveries
pelvic organ prolapse
pelvic floor surgery
neuro conditions eg MS
27
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assessment of incontinence

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medical history
risk factors - caffeine, alcohol, meds, BMI
severity
examinations

28
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examinations to do for incontinence

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assess pelvic tone - ask to squeeze finger

look for prolapse, masses

29
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investigations in incontinence

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bladder diary
vaginal examination
urine dipstick!!!!!
post void residual bladder volume
urodynamic testing
30
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management of stress incontinence

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pelvic floor muscle training

surgery options - TVT

31
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management of urge incontinence

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  1. bladder retaining
  2. anticholinergic medication - solifenacin, oxybutynin
  3. mirabegron (alternative to anticholinergics. watch BP!!!)
32
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SE of anticholinergic medication

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dry mouth and eyes, urinary retention, constipation, blurry vision

cognitive decline !! in elderly

33
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what is adenomyosis?

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endometrial tissue in the myometrium

34
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presentation of adenomyosis

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painful periods
secondary dysmenorrhoea
dyspareunia

enlarged, tender uterus

35
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diagnosis of adenomyosis

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transvaginal USS

36
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management of adenomyosis

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does woman want contraception?

a) no = tranexamic / mefenamic acid
b) yes = mirena coil, COCP

37
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what is ashermans syndrome?

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adhesions form in the uterus after it is damaged

eg after DIC, RPOC, myomectomy, endometritis

38
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presentation of ashermans syndrome

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secondary amenorrhoea
light periods
dysmenorrhoea
infertility

39
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diagnosis of ashermans syndrome

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hysteroscopy (gold)

40
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where is bartholins gland?

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pair of glands either side of the posterior part of the vaginal Introits
normally pea sized and not palpable
help vaginal lubrication

41
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where does bartholins cyst occur?

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in the duct of bartholins gland
posterior aspect of the vaginal Introitus
5 + 7 o’clock

42
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treatment of bartholin cyst

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good hygiene
warm compress
analgesia
biopsy if malignancy needs excluded

43
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treatment of bartholin abscess

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antibiotics
swab! to check sensitivities
may need surgery
- marsupialisation

44
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what is cervical ectropion?

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columnar epithelium of endocervix extends out to ectocervix

45
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risk factors for cervical ectropion?

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high oestrogen levels

young women, COCP, pregnancy

46
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presentation of vaginal ectropion

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asymptomatic
PV discharge
PV bleeding
dyspareunia
post coital bleeding