Gynecology Flashcards
What is the order of female development? (4)
- growth acceleration
- Thelarche
- pubarche
- menarche
What is the order of male development? (4)
- Testicular enlargement
- Penile growth
- Pubarche
- facial hair
What is the follicular phase of menstruation? When in menstruation does it occur?
Starts with menstruation and end with LH surge
Occurs days 1- 13
What hormonal change triggers ovulation?
LH surge
What causes the LH surge in menstruation?
Increased frequency of GnRH pulsation leads to the growth of follicles, and increased estrogen production
On what day does ovulation occur? What happens hormonally on this day?
Day 14
Estradiol reaches a peak→ positive feedback to the pituitary gland → LH surge (smaller FSH rise) → rupture of the ovarian follicle and release of a mature ovum → travels to oviduct/uterus.
What do ruptured follicular cells differentiate into?
The corpus luteum.
When does breast development occur in females?
8 - 11 years.
How long can a corpus luteum survive without further LH or HCG simulation?
10 to 14 days.
What is the average onset of menopause?
51 years old.
What is the technical Definition of premature menopause?
Cessation of Menses before 40.
Increased FSH. Increase LH. Increased total cholesterol. (3)
Increased FSH.
Increase LH.
Increased total cholesterol.
True or false: multiple sexual partners and nulliparity are absolute contraindications to IUD use.
False
What are the adverse effects of estrogen replacement after menopause?
Increased risk of breast Cancer, and CV risks
What are the contraindications. Estrogen replacement after Menopause?
- vaginal bleeding
- breast CA
- untreated endometrial cancer
- h/o thromboembolism
What are the non-hormonal medications that can be given for menopausal symptoms? (3)
SRRIs, clonidine, and/or Gabapentin.
True or false: topical estrogen preparation for vaginal atrophy has the same contraindications a systemic hormone replacement therapy.
False
What are the key physical exam findings that are common for Turner syndrome?
Redneck repair.
Shield chest.
Streaked ovaries.
Aortic Coarctation
What is the definition of primary amenorrhea?
The absence of Menses by age 16 with secondary sexual development present
OR the absence of secondary sexual characteristics by age 14.
What is the most common cause of primary amenorrhea?
Primary ovarian insufficiency.
What are the risk factors for Central hypogonadism?
Undernourishment.
CNS tumor
What is the MOA, advantages, and disadvantages of: Implanon
MOA- Progestin only–Inhibits ovulation by increasing cervical mucus viscosity.
- Advantage: Safe with breastfeeding
- Disadvantage: Irregular periods.
What is the MOA, advantages, and disadvantages of: IUD with progestin
- MOA: FB inflammation + local cervical mucus thickening
- Advantage: Light periods
- Disadvantage: Spotting x6 months
What is the MOA, advantages, and disadvantages of: Copper IUD (paragard)
- MOA: FB inflammation
- Advantage: 10 years
- Disadvantage: increased cramping initially
What is a major adverse effect Of tubal ligation?
Besides being irreversible, there’s an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy.
What is the MOA, advantages, and disadvantages of: Depo shot
- MOA: One progestin injection
- Advantage: lighter periods
- Disadvantage: weight gain and delayed fertility after removal
What is the MOA, advantages, and disadvantages of: ortho evra (the patch)
- MOA: Combined weekly estrogen and progestin dermal patch
- Advantage: Periods more regular
- Disadvantage: thromboembolism
What is the MOA, advantages, and disadvantages of: nuvaring
- MOA: Combined estrogen + progestin vaginal ring
- Advantage: Period more reg, 3 weeks of continuous use
- Disadvantage: increase vaginal d/c
What is the MOA, advantages, and disadvantages of: OCPs
- MOA: Inhibits FSH/LH production
- Advantage: Lighter menses, improve acne
- Disadvantage: Daily compliance, thromboembolism risk
What is the MOA, advantages, and disadvantages of: progestin only pills
- MOA: thicken cervical mucus
- Advantage: Safe with breastfeeding
- Disadvantage: require strict compliance and daily timing
What general type of contraception is safe to use when breastfeeding?
Progesterone only types
Besides the obvious, what are the major contraindications to the use of estrogen containing contraceptives?
- Liver problems
- Tobacco use and over age 35
Active gynecological infection within what time frame is a contraindication to IUD placement?
within 3 months
What is kallmann syndrome?
a failure of the hypothalamus to release GnRH at the appropriate time as a result of the GnRH releasing neurones not migrating into the correct location during embryonic development
What is mullerian agenesis?
Absence of two-thirds of the vagina. as well as uterine abnormalities
What is the first step in the work of a primary secondary amenorrhea?
A pregnancy test.
What is the first step in the work of a primary or secondary amenorrhea?
A pregnancy test.
How do patients with complete Androgen insensitivity present?
Patients present with breast development, but are amenorrheic and lack pubic hair
If a young female patient presents with amenorrhea secondary to uterus absence, what labs should be obtained?
Karyotype, and serum testosterone
What lab result will be markedly elevated in patients with primary Ovarian insufficiency?
FSH
What is the technical definition of secondary amenorrhea?
The absence of Menses for six consecutive months in women who have passed menarche.
What are the major uterine causes of secondary amenorrhea?
asherman syndrome, cervical stenosis.
What are the major pituitary causes of secondary amenorrhea?
Adenoma, sellar masses, Sheehan syndrome.
What are two major ovarian causes of secondary amenorrhea?
PCOS, premature ovarian failure.
What thyroid problem can lead to secondary amenorrhea?
hypothyroidism
What lab tests should be obtained in patients with secondary amenorrhea who are not pregnant?
- TSH
- Prolactin levels
What is the effect of prolactin menses?
Inhibits the release of GnRH
What are the following lab values like with constitutional growth delay:
- GnRH
- LH/FSH
- Estrogen/progesterone
- GnRH = ↓
- LH/FSH = ↓
- Estrogen/progesterone = ↓
What are the following lab values like with anatomic problems:
- GnRH
- LH/FSH
- Estrogen/progesterone
- GnRH = normal
- LH/FSH = normal
- Estrogen/progesterone = normal
What are the following lab values like with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism:
- GnRH
- LH/FSH
- Estrogen/progesterone
- GnRH = ↓
- LH/FSH = ↓
- Estrogen/progesterone = ↓
What are the following lab values like with hypergonadotropic hypogonadism:
- GnRH
- LH/FSH
- Estrogen/progesterone
- GnRH = ↑
- LH/FSH = ↑
- Estrogen/progesterone = ↓
What are the following lab values like with anovulatory problems:
- GnRH
- LH/FSH
- Estrogen/progesterone
- GnRH = ↑ or decreased
- LH/FSH = normal
- Estrogen/progesterone = ↓progesterone, ↑estrogen
What does a positive progestin challenge indicate in the workup of amenorrhea?
Due to noncyclic gonadotropic secretion
What does a negative progestin challenge indicated in the workup of amenorrhea?
Indicates uterine abnormalities or estrogen deficiency
What are the treatments for hypothalamic causes of amenorrhea in pts trying to conceive, and those who are not?
Are: induce ovulation with gonadotropins
Not: OCPs
What is the cause of secondary amenorrhea if the progesterone withdrawl tests is + and the LH levels are increased?
PCOS or premature menopause
What is the cause of secondary amenorrhea if the progesterone withdrawl tests is + and the LH levels are decreased?
Idiopathic anovulation
What is the cause of secondary amenorrhea if the progesterone withdrawl tests is - and the FSH levels are increased?
Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism / ovarian failure
What is the cause of secondary amenorrhea if the progesterone withdrawl tests is - and the FSH levels are decreased?
Either hypogonadotropic hypogonadism or endometrial/anatomic problem
What is the cause of secondary amenorrhea if the progesterone withdrawl tests is - and the FSH levels are decreased?
Either hypogonadotropic hypogonadism or endometrial/anatomic problem
Differentiate with estrogen+progesterone withdrawl test
What is the definition of primary dysmenorrhea?
Menstrual pain associated with ovulatory cycles in the absence of pathologic findigs
What are the exam findings of primary dysmenorrhea?
None
What is the treatment for primary dysmenorrhea?
NSAIDs
Heat
OCPs/IUD
What are the major causes of secondary dysmenorrhea? (5)
Endometriosis Adenomyosis Fibroids Adhesions PID
What are the labs to obtain in suspected cases of secondary amenorrhea? (4)
- beta-hCG for prego
- CBC to r/o neoplasm/infx
- UA for UTI
- GC/Chlamydia
True or false: uterine polyps are not painful
True
What is the basic pathophysiology of endometriosis and adenomyosis?
Endometriosis = Functional endometrial tissue outside the uterus
Adenomyosis = endometrial tissue within the myometrium of the uterus
What are the classic s/sx of endometriosis?
- Cyclic pelvic pain with menstruation
- Painful nodules
- Restricted ROM
What are the classic s/sx of adenomyosis? (3)
- Dysmenorrhea
- Menorrhagia
- Enlarged, boggy, symmetric uterus
How do you diagnose endometriosis?
Requires direct visual laparoscopy or laparotomy
How do you diagnose adenomyosis?
- MRI can aid in diagnosis but is costly.
- Ultrasonography is useful but cannot always distinguish between leiomyoma and adenomyosis.
- Ultimately a pathologic diagnosis.
What are the classic appearance of endometriosis? (3)
Chocolate cysts
Powder burn appearance
Raspberry colored lesions
What are the pharmacologic, conservative surgical, and definitive surgical treatments for endometriosis?
- Pharmacologic: Inhibit ovulation (OCPs or GnRH analogues)
- Conservative: Excision and/or cautery/ablation
- Definitive: TAH/BSO + lysis of adhesions
What are the pharmacologic, conservative surgical, and definitive surgical treatments for adenomyosis?
- Pharmacologic: symptomatic (NSAIDs + OCPs)
- Conservative: Endometrial ablation/resection
- Definitive: Hysterectomy
What is the major complications associated with endometriosis?
Infertility
What is the rare but major complication associated with adenomyosis?
Endometrial carcinoma
Postmenopausal bleeding is what until proven otherwise?
Cancer
What is the most common cause of irregular vaginal bleeding and amenorrhea?
Pregnancy
What are the components of the PALM mnemonic for the structural causes of abnormal uterine bleeding?
Polyp
Adenomyosis
Leiomyoma
Malignancy/hyperplasia
What are the components of the COEIN mnemonic for the structural causes of abnormal uterine bleeding?
- Coagulopathy
- Ovulatory dysfunction
- Endometrial
- Iatrogenic
- Not yet classified
What is the technical definition of oligomenorrhea?
Increase in the length between menses (35-90 days between cycles)
What is the technical defintion of polymenorrhea?
Frequent menstruation (less than 21 day cycle)
What is the technical defintion of menorrhagia?
Increased amount of bleeding (over 80 mL of blood per cycle) or prolonged bleeding (more than 8 days)
What is the technical defintion of metrorrhagia?
Bleeding between periods
What is the technical defintion of menometrorrhagia?
Excessive and irregular bleeding
What are the labs, besides a UPT/hCG, that should be obtained when working up dysfunctional uterine bleeding? (6)
- CBC for anemia
- Pap smear for CA
- GC/Chlamydia
- TFTs and prolactin for endocrine
- Platelet, PT/PTT for coagulation
- US
What is the first line treatment for all abnormal uterine bleeding to decrease the amount of blood lost?
NSAIDs
On US, if the endometrium of a postmenopausal woman is thicker than how many mm is a concern for CA warranted?
4 mm or more
What is the treatment for heavy uterine bleeding that needs stabilization?
high dose IV estrogen to stabilized the endometrial lining. This typically stops bleeding within 1 hour
What is the treatment for ovulatory bleeding? (3)
- NSAIDs
- Tranexamic acid
- OCPs
What is the treatment for anovulatory bleeding? (3)
The goal is to convert proliferative endometrium to secretory endometrium (to ↓ the risk of endometrial hyperplasia/cancer):
■ Progestins × 10 days to stimulate withdrawal bleeding.
■ OCPs.
■ Progestin IUD
What are the highly effective options for treating menorrhagia?
progestin IUDs and OCPs
What is the treatment for dysfunctional uterine bleeding that is refractory to medical therapy? (3)
D+C
Hysterectomy
Endometrial ablation
Draw out the adrenal enzyme pathway.
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