Gynaecology Flashcards
What is the 1st line Tx for urge incontinence?
Bladder retraining
What is the 1st line tx for stress incontinence
Pelvic floor exercise for 3 months
What is the gold standard treatment for stress incontinence?
Retropubic mid urethral slings
What is the medical treatment for urge incontinence?
Antimuscuranic e.g. oxybutynin/solifenacin/toltoredine
Alternative is Mirabegron (beta-3 agonist)
What is the medical tx for stress incontinence?
Duloxetine
What is the vault prolapse and what’s its tx?
Vault prolapse occurs in women who have had hysterectomy where top of the vagina descends into the vagina
Tx- sacrocoplexy
What is the 1st line investigation for pelvic organ prolapse?
Sims speculum examination
What is adenomyosis?
Presence of endometrial tissue within the myometrium- forms little pockets/nests called adenomyomas
List 5 Sx and the 1st line, Gs, and investigation of choice for adenomyosis?
Dysmenorrhea
Dysparenuia
Menorrhagia
Enlarged boggy uterus
Infertility
1st line- TV USS
Gs- histological exam of uterus
Ix of choice- MRI
What is the mx of adenomyosis in
A) women who do not want contraception
B) want contraception
C) other possible options
A)
Tranexamic acid- no associated pain
Mefanamic acid- with pain
B)
1st line- Mirena coil
Other- cocp, cyclical progestogen, progesterone only
C)
GnRH analogues
Endometrial ablation
Uterine artery embolisation
Definitive mx- hysterectomy
What is endometriosis?
where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterine cavity
list 5 sx of endometriosis?
chronic pelvic pain
Retroflexed retroverted uterus
deep dyspareniua
dysmenorrhoea
urinary sx
bowel sx
uterosacral nodulairty and tenderness
chocolate cysts
what is the 1st line and GS ix for endometriosis?
1st line- TV USS
GS- diagnostic laproscopy w/ biopsy
what is the mx of endometriosis?
Paracetamol or Ibuprofen
1st line- COCP
other- Depo, Mirena
GnRH analogues e.g. gosrelin
surgery- Laprascopic examination and ablation
Hysterectomy with bilateral salpigo-oopherectomy
List 5 possible causes of post menopausal bleeding?
Vaginal atrophy
HRT Usage
Endometrial hyperplasia
Endometrial cancer
ovarian cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Trauma
Cervical cancer
List 5 RF for endometrial cancer?
Nulliparity
Increasing age
Early menarche
Late menopause
Unopposed oestrogen therapy
obesity
Diabetes
HNPCC/Lynch syndrome
List 5 RF for endometrial hyperplasia?
Early menarche
late menopause
Nulliparity
age >35
current smoker
obesity
unopposed oestrogen use
Tamoxifen
PCOS
Diabetes
When should women with PMB be urgently reffered?
> 55 w/ PMB should be urgently reffered and ix within 2 weeks by USSfor endometrial cancer
What are the results that are gaged from the TV USS which is a negative for endometrial cancer?
endometrial lining thickness <4mm
what are uterine fibroids?
benign smooth muscle tumours of the uterus
list 5 sx of uterine fibroids?
may be asymptomatic
menorrhagia –> (IDA)
Bulk related sx (lower abdo pain, cramping, often during menstruation, urinary sx)
Pelvic pain
Intermentsrual bleeding
what is the choice of Ix, and management of uterine fibroids in:
a) asymptomatic patients
b)pateints with menorrhagia
c) who want shrinkage and removal
ix- TV USS
Management in asymptomatic- monitor
Menorrhagia secondary to fibroids
1st line- LNG-IUS
others include- mefanamic acid, TXA, COCP, oral progestogone, Depot
Tx for shrinkage/remove
GnRH analoguese.g. Triptorelin (short term use)
more than 3cm and uterine distrortion
-myomectomy
-endometrial ablation
-Hysterectomy
-uterine artery embolisation
what drug class and drug is used to shrink fibroids?
GnRH analogue- Triptorelin
What is premature ovarian failure/insufficciency?
The onset of menopausal sx and elevated gonadotrophin levels before age of 40
What are the gonadotrophin levels found in someone with premature ovarian failure?
High levels of FSH (sometimes LH)- needs to be eleveated on 2 occasions which are more than 4 weeks apart
low oestrodial
What is the mx of primary ovarian insufficiency?
HRT or COCP until 51
What sign can be seen on USS in someone with ovarian torsion?
Whirlpool sign
What condition is a ‘enlarged boggy uterus’ indicative of?
Adenmyosis
What ABx are offered in PID?
IM Ceftriaxone + oral doxycycline + Oral Metronidazole
What would be the level of FSH and LH in turners syndrome
High FSH/LH
List the protective factors against endometrial cancer
multiparity
COCP
Smoking
WHta is the rx that is offered 1st line in PCOS for fertility issues?
Clomifene
list the stereoptypical PCOS results
Raised LH:FSH ratio
Normal/raised testosterone
Normal/Low SHBG
List the order of anti-emetics that should be trialled in nausea and vomiting in preggers?
1st -Antihistamine e.g. promethazine OR cyclizine
2nd- Prochlorperazine
3rd- Ondansetron
4th- Metoclopramide
WHta are the instructions for metoclopramide usage?
should be used for less than 5 days sue to its extrpyramidal se
What is the 1st line tx fo primary dysmenorrhoea?
Mefenamic acid
What is the mx of TOP?
Mifeprostone + Misoprostol (In this order)
What is the common causative organisms that increased the risk of cervcial cancer
HPV 16,18
What ix may be carried out in recurrent miscarrigaes?
Antiphospholipid antibodies
Thrombophillia screening
Pelvic USS
Cytogenic analysis of product of conception
What is a threatened miscarriage?
When a lady experiences bleeding +/- pain but the cervical os is closed.
What is an inevitable miscarriage?
When a lady experiences heavy bleeding, clots, pain and the cervical os is open.
Define complete miscarriage.
When all the products of conception leave the body.
Define recurrent miscarriage.
> 3 consecutive miscarriages.
Give 4 potential causes of miscarriage.
Abnormal foetal development.
Uterine abnormality.
Incompetent cervix.
Placental failure.
Multiple pregnancy.
Give 3 risk factors for miscarriage.
Age >30.
Smoking.
Excessive alcohol consumption.
Uterine surgery.
Obesity
Poorly controlled diabetes.
What is the most common type of endometrial cancer?
Endometrial adenocarcinoma
What type of staging is used for endometrial cancer?
FIGO Staging
Describe the treatment for endometrial cancer.
Hysterectomy +/- pelvic lymph node removal.
Adjuvant radiotherapy and progesterone therapy.
Why is the incidence of cervical cancer decreasing?
Screening - cervical smears.
HPV vaccine.
Name 2 oncoproteins associated with HPV.
E6 - blocks p53.
E7 - blocks Rb.
HPV 16 & 18 produces the oncogenes E6 and E7 genes respectively
Give 5 risk factors for HPV and so cervical cancer.
Early age intercourse (<16).
Multiple sexual partners.
STIs.
Smoking.
Multiparity.
OCP.
What is the most common type of cervical cancer?
Squamous (90%).
Describe the treatment for cervical cancer.
<2cm - loop removal, just removing part of the uterus.
> 2cm - radical hysterectomy.
> 4cm - radiotherapy, chemotherapy, palliative care.
Give 3 potential risks of performing a radical hysterectomy.
Bowel problems.
Sexual problems.
Bladder problems.
Lymphoedema.
Give 5 symptoms of vulval cancer.
Itching.
Soreness.
Lump.
Bleeding.
Pain on micturition.
Give 4 risk factors for developing ovarian cancer?
Early menarche.
Late menopause.
Nulliparity.
Genetics e.g. BRCA1/2.
Smoking/Obesity
HRT usage
Increasing age
What are the commonest types of ovarian cancer?
Epithelial (85%).
Sex cord.
Germ cell.
Give 5 symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Bloating.
Abdominal pain.
Change in bowel habit.
Urinary frequency.
Bowel obstruction.
Can often be asymptomatic.
What investigations might you do in a patient who you suspect has ovarian cancer?
Measure CA125.
Trans-vaginal USS.
Calculate the RMI (risk of malignancy index) - if this is >250 the patient should be referred under the 2 week wait system.
What is the functional bladder capacity?
400ml
What hormone is responsible for thickening the endometrium?
Oestrogen
What hormone is responsible for thinning the endometrium?
Progesterone
A surge in which hormone leads to ovulation?
LH
Give 3 causes of menorrhagia.
Fibroids/polyps.
Coagulation problems.
Endometriosis/adenomyosis.
Hypothyroidism.
Infection.
Ovulatory problems.
Endometrial dysfunction.
What investigations might you do on a lady who is presenting with menorrhagia?
FBC, B12/Folate/Iron, TSH, STI screen.
Smear if due.
Transvaginal USS.
What is the rotterdam diagnostic criteria for PCOS
Anovulation/oligomenorrhoea (>35days)
Polycystic ovaries seen on imaging (>=12 follicles or ovarian volume >10cm3).
Increased androgens - clinically or biochemically (hIRSUITISM/aCNE)
Why does endometriosis tend to get better after the menopause?
Endometriosis relies on oestrogen and so when oestrogen levels fall after the menopause the symptoms of endometriosis tend to improve.
What anatomical areas are most likely to be affected by endometriosis?
The pouch of douglas and the uterosacral ligaments.
What grading classification is used in endometriosis?
AFS classification.
Give 4 risk factors for the development of fibroids.
Obesity.
Afro-carribean
Early menarche.
Family history.
Increasing age.
Define Menopause
The cessation of menstruation normally around 51 years old. Menopause is diagnosed retrospectively after 12 months of amenorrhoea or 12 months after the onset of symptoms if the patient has had a hysterectomy.
Give 2 vasomotor symptoms of the menopause.
Hot flushes.
Night sweats.
palipitations
This can impact on sleep, mood and QOL.
Give 3 local affects of the menopause.
Vaginal atrophy ->
Vaginal dryness.
Dyspareunia.
Recurrent UTI’s.
PMB.
Give 3 advantages of HRT being used to treat the menopause.
Relief of symptoms.
BMD protection.
Prevents long term morbidity.
Give 3 disadvantages of HRT being used to treat the menopause
Increased breast cancer risk.
Increased VTE risk with oral HRT.
Increased CV disease risk.
What hormone should be given to women with a uterus who are prescribed HRT?
Progesterone.
This protects the endometrium from the stimulatory effects of unopposed oestrogen.
Give 3 gynaecological causes of acute pelvic pain
PID.
Abscess.
Ovarian cyst rupture/haemorrhage/torsion.