Gynecology Flashcards
What are the top 3 causes of vulvovaginitis symptoms?
- Bacterial vaginosis (21-29%)
- Vulvovaginal candidiasis (7-39%)
- Trichomonas (4-35%)
“Thick white discharge with itching” is the classic presentation for which vulvovaginitis condition?
Yeast infection
“Thin white discharge with fishy odor” is the classic presentation for which vulvovaginitis condition?
Bacterial vaginosis
“Yellow frothy discharge with increased odor” is the classic presentation for which vulvovaginitis condition?
Trichomonas
What is the normal vaginal pH range in a reproductive-aged female?
3.8-4.5
What vulvovaginal infection is associated with a pH < 4.5?
Yeast
What vulvovaginal infection is associated with a pH > 4.5?
BV or Trichomonas
How can lichen sclerosis and lichen planus be distinguished from one another?
Lichen sclerosis only involves the vulva whereas lichen planus involves both the vulva and vagina
What are the CDC recommendations for C/G screening?
- < 25 yo: annual screening
- > 25 yo: screen if new/multiple sexual partners or partners with known STD risk
What are the STI screening recommendations for pregnant women?
1st Trimester
- Syphilis
- C/G
- HIV
- Hep B
What are HIV screening recommendations for individuals age 13-64?
Screen at least once and repeat annually if high risk
What are STI screening recommendations for men who have sex with men?
Annual G/C screen
What are STI screening recommendations for those with a history of injection drug use or unsafe sex?
HIV screen annually
What is the most common infectious disease in the United States?
Chlamydia
What is the treatment for Chlamydia?
Azithromycin + Doxycyclin
+ Ceftriaxone for gonorrhea coverage
What is the treatment for Gonorrhea?
Ceftriaxone (+ Azithromycin and Doxycyclin for chlamydia coverage)
HSV-1 usually causes what type of herpes?
Oral
HSV-2 usually causes what type of herpes?
Genital
What is a common treatment for UTI?
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole
What is the 1st-line therapy for prolapse?
Pessary
How is endometriosis defined?
The presence of endometrial glands and stroma in any site outside of the uterus