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bilateral nipple discharge

  • dx?
  • tests?
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prolactinoma

tests: TSH, prolactin level

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unilateral non-bloody nipple discharge

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intraductal papilloma

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w/u of nipple discharge

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mammogram

surgical duct excision for definitive diagnosis

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Tx, fibrocystic disease

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OCPs

severe pain - danazol

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steps in dx of any pt with a breast mass

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  1. clinical breast exam
  2. imaging: USG or diagnostic mammo (>40 yo)
  3. FNA biopsy
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Tx. fibroadenoma

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no tx. necessary

surgical removal may be done is mass is growing

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follow-up for a cytic mass that disappears on FNA (clear fluid)

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CBE, 6 weeks after

- if mass has recurred, get repeat USG and FNA

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bloody aspirate from cyst must be…

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sent for cytology

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in what cases do you need to get mammography

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cyst recurs > 2x w/in 4-6 weeks
blood fluid on aspirate
mass does not disappear after FNA
bloody nipple discharge
skin edema or erythema present
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cluster of microcalcifications seen on mammogram - next step?

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core biopsy

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DCIS - next step in management

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lumpectomy + RT +/- tamoxifen

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LCIS - next step

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tamoxifen for 5 years

-not necessary to perform surgery

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risks assoc with tamoxifen

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endometrial carcinoma

thromboembolism

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breast ca. screening guidelines

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mammogram every 1-2 years above age 50

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BRCA1/2 gene testing indications

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  1. fhx of early onset breast or ovarian ca
  2. breast and/or ovarian ca in same pt
  3. fhx male breast ca
  4. ashkenazi jew
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when is BCT not indicated?

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  1. pregnant pt
  2. 2+ sites in separate quadrants
  3. prior irradiation to breast
  4. positive tumor margins
  5. tumor > 5 cm
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17
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HR+ therapy for post-menopausal women with breast ca.

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aromatase inhibitors - anastrazole, exemestane, letrozole

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18
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when can be LHRH analogs or ovarian ablation be used in breast ca?

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alternative or additional therapy to tamoxifen in pre-meno women

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when is chemotx included in management of breast ca.

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tumor size > 1 cm
LN positive disease
may be neo-adjuvant

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enlarged, firm, asymmetric and nontender uterus

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leiomyoma

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symmetric, tender uterus that feels soft. pt c/o dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia - dx?

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adenomyosis - endometrial glands and stroma located w/in myometrium; no change in size w/ high or low estrogen states

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U/S finding in adenomyosis

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diffusely enlarged uterus with cystic areas w/in the myometrium

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definitive diagnosis of both adenomyosis and leiomyomas

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histology

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Management: leiomyomas

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  1. serial pelvic exams and observation
  2. myomectomy
    - next deliveries must C/S due to risk of scar rupture
    - preserves fertility
  3. embolization of vessels
    - preserves uterus
  4. hysterectomy
    - best choice once fertility is completed
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25
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tx. adenomyosis

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IUD placement (levonorgestrol)
definitive therapy: hysterectomy
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first step in management of any pt with postmenopausal bleeding

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endometrial biopsy

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27
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normal size of endometrial lining stripe in postmeno women on u/s

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< 5 mm thick

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if endometrial ca. if found on biopsy - when do you add on RTH? CTH?

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  1. RTH - if LN mets, > 50% myometrial invasion, positive surgical margins or poorly diff. tumor
  2. CTH - metastasis
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29
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mngmt of simple ovarian cyst

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U/S for initial assessment - if asx, no further tx

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30
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when do you do laparoscopic removal of ovarian cyst

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> 7 cm in size

previous steroid contraception w/o resolution of cyst

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mngmt: complex (dermoid) cyst

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laparoscopic/laparotomy removal (cystectomy or oophorectomy)

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U/S dx of ovarian torsion

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no blood supply seen on doppler

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33
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tx. ovarian torsion

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emergent surgery

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34
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sudden severe lower abdominal pain in presence of adnexal mass

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presumed to be ovarian torsion

- laparascopy should be performed

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35
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initial workup of ovarian mass

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BHCG
USG
laparoscopy if > 7 cm or complex

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9 yo F presents with right adnexal pain and complex cystic mass on u/s

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germ cell tumor of ovary - MC dysgerminoma

order: LDH, B-hcg, AFP

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67 yo F presents with progressive weight loss, distended abdomen and left adnexal mass

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ovarian ca - MC serous, epithelial tumors

order:CA125, CEA

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58 yo F presents with post-meno bleeding. Endo biopsy shows hyperplasia. U/S shows right ovarian mass

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granulosa thecal ovarian tumor

  • secrete estrogen and cause endo hyperplasia
    order: estrogen level
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48 yo F complains of facial hair and hoarseness. Adnexal mass found on exam

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sertoli-leydig cell tumor - secretes T and causes masculinization syndrome
measure: Testosteron levels

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64 yo F with history of gastric ulcer and worsening dyspepsia presents with weight loss and abdominal pain. Adnexal mass present

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metastatic gastric ca to ovary (Krukenberg tumor)

marker: CEA

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41
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finding of ASCUS on pap in pt < 24 yo

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repeat pap in 12 months

  • can repeat again in 12 months if ASCUS, LSIL or negative result
  • if 3x result –> get colposcopy
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42
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ASCUS in pt > 25 yo

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get reflex HPV testing

colpo + biopsy only if 16 or 18 present

43
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endocervical curettage

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all nonpregnant patients undergoing colposcopy for abnormal pap smear should undergo ECC to R/O endocervical lesions

44
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when do you perform a cone biopsy

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if colposcopy or ECC and pap smear findings are not consistent OR biopsy showed microinvasive carcinoma

45
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mngmt of CIN 2 or 3

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ablative modalities - cryotherapy, laser

excisional modalities - LEEP, cold knife conization

46
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adjuvant (CTX or RTH) for cervical ca. (indications)

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tumor > 4 cm
mets to LN
poorly diff
positive margins
local recurrence
47
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ASCUS finding in pregnancy - next step?

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colposcopy and biopsy

if CiN 2/3 –> repeat colposcopy each trimester and 6-12 weeks postpartum

48
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finding of microinvasive cervical ca. in pregnancy

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cone biopsy to ensure no frank invasion

deliver vaginally, reevaluate and tx. 2 mos postpartum

49
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finding of invasive cervical ca in pregnancy

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< 24 weeks: definitive treatment

>24 weeks: conservative until 32-33 weeks, then delivery by C/S with definite treatment

50
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initial work-up for pelvic pain

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  1. pelvic exam
  2. cervical culture
  3. labs: ESR, WBC, bcx if fever
  4. sonogram
51
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outpatient mnmgt of acute salpingo-oophoritis

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1x IM ceftriaxone + PO doxycycline

52
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inpatient mnmgt of acute salpino-oophoritis

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IV cefotetan or cefoxitin + doxycycline

53
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young woman presents with severe, lower abdominal pain, back pain, rectal pain. She has a fever, NV and tachycardia. On labs: WBCs very elevated. Pus on culdocentesis - Dx?

A

tuboovarian abscess

  • USG shows unilateral pelvic mass
  • bcx: anaerobic organisms
54
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Tx. tuboovarian abscess

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cefoxitin + doxycycline

- if no response w/in 72 hours, may require laparotomy

55
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primary dysmenorrhea

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recurrent, crampy lower abdominal pain with NVD during menstruation; caused by excessive PGF2 which acts on both uterine and GI smooth mm

56
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tx. primary dysmenorrhea

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NSAIDs

2nd line: OCPs

57
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dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, dyschezia and infertility in a mid 20s female

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endometriosis - endometrial glands outside the uterus

58
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MC sites of endometriosis

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ovary - adnexal enlargements

cul de sac - painful rectovaginal exam, uterosacral nodularity

59
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diagnosis of endometriosis

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laparoscopy

60
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tx. endometriosis

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first line: OCP

2nd line: androgen derivative (danocrine, danazol) or GnRH analogs (leuprolide)

61
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MCC of premenarchal bleeding

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foreign body

62
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what needs to be ruled out in premenarchal bleeding

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  1. abuse
  2. sarcoma botyroides
  3. tumor of pituitary or ovary
63
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Dx. testing premenarchal bleeding

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  1. pelvic exam under sedation
  2. CT/MRI of pituitary, abdomen and pelvis to look for E-prod tumor
  3. if w/u is negative: idiopathic precocious puberty
64
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first test to do in eval of irregular bleeding in reproductive aged woman

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pregnancy test - Bhcg

65
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primary amenorrhea

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absence of menstruation at age 14 w/o secondary sexual characteristics or age 16 w/ secondary sexual development

66
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amenorrhea: breasts present, uterus present

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secondary amenorrhea –> imperforate hymen, vaginal septum, AN, excessive exercise, pregnancy

67
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amenorrhea: breasts absent, uterus present

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  1. FSH level and karyotype
    FSH elevated - Turners
    FSH low - hypothalamic pituitary failure, normal karyotype
68
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amenorrhea: breasts present, uterus absent

A
  1. order Test levels and karyotype
    Mullerian agenesis: XX, normal testosterone for female
    testicular feminization: XY, normal test for male
69
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normal female secondary sexual characteristics, normal estrogen and testosterone levels (ovaries are intact), but have asbence of fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix and upper vagina - dx? tx?

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Dx. Mullerian agenesis

Tx. surgical reconstruction of vagina for intercourse, infertility counselling

70
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pt presents with primary amenorrhea. On exam she has breasts, but no pubic hair, vagina ends in blind pouch; b/l inguinal masses present. Labs show normal estrogen and testosterone levels. Dx. Tx

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Dx. androgen insensitivity
Tx. removal of testes prior to age 20
estrogen replacement

71
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mngmt of primary amenorrhea in Turner’s syndrome

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E and P4 replacement

72
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pt presents with primary amenorrhea, no secondary sexual characteristics. FSH levels are low.

A

Hypothalamic pituitary failure due to stress, excessive exercise or anorexia nervosa

73
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tests to order in w/u of secondary amenorrhea

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  1. B-hcg
  2. TSH level - hypothyroidism
  3. PRL level - if high: look for meds, CT/MRI head
  4. progesterone challenge test
  5. estrogen-P4 challenge test
74
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progesterone challenge test

A
  1. any withdrawal bleeding = anovulation
    tx. cyclic progesterone
  2. no withdrawal bleeding = estrogen inadequate or outflow obstruction –> order EPCT
75
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estrogen-progesterone challenge test (EPCT)

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  1. withdrawal bleeding = inadequate estrogen
    - get FSH level
    increased FSH - ovarian failure
    decreased FSH - hypothalamic-pituitary insuff
  2. no withdrawal bleeding = outflow obstruction or endometrial scarring
    - order hysterosalpingogram
76
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tx. of choice for PMDD

A

SSRIs - fluoxetine

- if no effect, trial 2nd SSRI, if that fails = OCP

77
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which vitamin may improve symptoms of PMDD

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vit B6 - pyridoxine

78
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Tx. PCOS

A

OCP
spironolactone - for hirsutism
clomiphene citrate - for infertility
metformin- for insulin resistance

79
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rapid onset hirsutism and virilization w/o a family history - dx? next step?

A

consider ovarian or adrenal tumor
1. USG or CT
Tx. surgical removal of tumor

80
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gradual onset hirsutism w/o virilization in 2nd-3rd decade assoc. with menstrual irregularities and anovulation. May present as precocious puberty with short stature.

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CAH

  • elevated serum 17 OH P4
  • positive fhx
81
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tx. CAH

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corticosteroid replacement

82
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Tx. idiopathic hirsutism

A

spironolactone

83
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Eflornithine (vaniqa)

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first line topical drug for tx. of unwanted facial and chin hair

84
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confirmatory test for CAH

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ACTH stimulation test

85
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prevention of osteoporosis in menopausal women

A

weight bearing exercise

1200 mg Ca and 400-800 IU vit D

86
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Dx. menopause

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12 mos of amenorrhea
elevated FSH (>50) and LH (not as valuable)
87
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menopause < 30 yo

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POF

- could be secondary to autoimmune disease or Y chromosome mosaicism

88
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MC site of osteoporosis

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vertebral bodies –> crush fractures, kyphosis and decreased height

89
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Dx. osteoporosis

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DEXA bone scan
- T score > -2.5
(-1 to -2.5 = osteopenia)

90
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First line therapy: osteoporosis

A

bisphosphonates

SERMS

91
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second line therapy for osteoporosis

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calcitonin
denosumab - RANKL inhibitor (inhibits osteoclast fxn)
teriparatide - PTH analog used if bisphosphonates fail

92
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benefits of HRT

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decreased rate of osteoporotic fractures
decreased rate of CRC
decreased serum lipid levels

93
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risks of HRT

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thromboembolic events
increased risk of dementia
increased risk of MI in combo therapy
increased risk of breast ca with combo therapy > 4yrs

94
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effect of HRT on CV disease

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not effective for either primary or secondary prevention

95
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C/I to IUD placement

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pregnancy
pelvic malignancy
salpingitis
active infection - vaginal cx prior to placement
abnormal uterine size/shape
immune suppression
96
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steps in w/u of infertility

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  1. semen analysis
  2. if semen analysis normal –> w/u for anovulation
  3. if above WNL –> fallopian tube abnormalities
97
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next step - abnormal semen analysis

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repeat in 4-6 weeks to confirm findings

98
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normal semen analysis values

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volume > 2 ml
ph 7.2-7.8
sperm density > 20 million/ml
sperm motility > 50%
sperm morphology > 50 % normal
99
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findings consistent with anovulation

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basal body temp - no midcycle temp elevation
P4 low
endometrial histology: proliferative

100
Q

ovulation induction

A

clomiphene citrate

s/e: ovarian hyperstimulation (monitor ovarian size during induction)

101
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work-up for tube abnormalities

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  1. Chlamydia IgG - neg ab test r/o tubal adhesions due to infection
  2. HSG - if normal, no further w/u
  3. laparoscopy - with abnormal HSG to visualize tube and perform tuboplasty
102
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RF: gestation trophoblastic disease

A

Taiwan/Phillipines
maternal extremes in age
folate deficiency

103
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CF: gestational trophoblastic disease

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bleeding from vagina < 16 weeks gestation
passage of vesicles from vagina
HTN
hyperthyroidism
hyperemesis
no fetal heart tones
bilateral theca-lutein ovarian cysts
104
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management: gestational trophoblastic disease

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initial eval: B-hcg, TFT, usg
CXR - r/o lung mets
suction D&C
for 6-12 mos - pt on OCP and gets weekly HCG level

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