Menarche Flashcards
Why can dehydration initiate signs of labor in a pregnant patient?
Oxytocin and Vasopressin (ADH) have similar structures, ADH will get upregulated in a dehydrated patient and will bind to oxytocin receptors and simulate labor
If a patient’s ovaries were being visualized by laproscopy and a yellow cyst was seen, what could this be if it was physiologically normal?
Corpus Luteum
When would you repeat an ultrasound for an ovarian cyst?
6 weeks from initial US to “catch” the patient in a different stage of her cycle
An intact coagulation pathway is important for what phase of the menstrual cycle?
Secretory phase
When should females have their initial reproductive health visit?
Ages 13-15
When does ACOG recommend 1st Pap test?
21 yrs old
What Gardasil HPV genotypes cause genital warts?
6, 11
What Gardasil HPV genotypes cause cervical CA?
16, 18
What is the median age of menarche?
12.43
How long after thelarche does menarche occur?
2-3 years
Primary menorrhea is characterized by
Absence of menarche by 13 years old w/o secondary sexual development
OR by the age of 15 with secondary sexual development
What is the difference in cycle ranges in the first gynecologic year as compared to the 3rd gynecologic year?
21-45 days to 21-35 days
Endocrine causes of menstrual irregularity
Poorly controlled DM
PCOS
Cushing’s Dz
THyroid dysfunction
Premature ovarian failure
Late-onset CAH
Acquired causes of menstrual irregularity
Stress-related hypothalamic dysfunction
Medication
Exercise
Eating disorders
What is the mean blood loss per menstrual period?
30cc
Define: Primary amenorrhea
No menstruation by 13 y/o w/o secondary sex development or by age 15 with secondary sex development
Define: Secondary amenorrhea
Absence of menses for 6 months or more
Define: Polymenorrhea
Abnormally frequent menses at intervals at <21 days
Define: Menorrhagia
Hypermenorrhea
>80 mL and >7 days at regular intervals
Define: Metrorrhagia
Irregular episodes of uterine bleeding
Define: Menometrorhagia
Heavy and irregular uterine bleeding