LOs - Possible Complications + Management Flashcards
1
Q
What are possible complications of Asherman’s Syndrome?
A
Infertility
Repeated miscarriages
Pain from trapped blood
(managed with same surgery?)
2
Q
What are the possible complications of atrophic vaginitis?
A
Recurrent UTIs
Stress incontinence
Pelvic organ prolapse
3
Q
What are possible complications of cervical cancer/CIN and how are they managed?
A
Complications almost all due to treatment complications
- LLETZ – increased risk of midtrimester miscarriage and preterm delivery
- Radical hysterectomy – bladder dysfunction (intermittent self-catheterisation), sexual dysfunction (reduced libido, vaginal dryness, dyspareunia) due to vaginal shortening, lymphoedema (leg elevation, skin care, massage)
- Radiotherapy – early (radiotherapy-induced) menopause and loss of fertility, lethargy, bowel and bladder urgency, skin erythema. Long-term – fibrosis, vaginal stenosis, cystitis-like symptoms, malabsorption and mucous diarrhoea