LOs - Possible Complications + Management Flashcards

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What are possible complications of Asherman’s Syndrome?

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Infertility
Repeated miscarriages
Pain from trapped blood

(managed with same surgery?)

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What are the possible complications of atrophic vaginitis?

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Recurrent UTIs
Stress incontinence
Pelvic organ prolapse

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What are possible complications of cervical cancer/CIN and how are they managed?

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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
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