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Menstrual Disorders Flashcards

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What is the role of LH in females? What cell type does it act on?

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Promote production of oestrogen from the ovaries by acting on theca cells

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What is the role of FSH in females? What cell type does it act on?

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Promote the growth of ovarian follicles by acting on granulosa cells

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Within each ovarian cycle, what happens to a developing follicle?

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It matures, releases an oocyte and differentiates into the corpus luteum

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In the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, what hormone stimulates follicular development and granulosa cells to produce oestrogen?

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FSH

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In the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, raising levels of which hormones by the dominant follicle inhibits FSH production?

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Oestrogen and inhibin

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At the end of the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, the declining levels of FSH have what effect?

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Atresia of all follicles except the dominant one

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The rising levels of oestrogen peak between days 12 and 14 which triggers a surge of which hormone?

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LH

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What happens to the dominant follicle in response to the LH surge at ovulation?

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It ruptures and releases an oocyte

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What happens to the dominant follicle in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle?

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It becomes the corpus luteum

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In the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, granulosa cells in the corpus luteum produce what hormone?

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Progesterone

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What is the role of progesterone in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle?

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Inhibit the release of FSH to prevent further follicle development

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If pregnancy does not occur, what happens to the corpus luteum and levels of oestrogen and progesterone?

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The corpus luteum degenerates and oestrogen and progesterone levels drop

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What effect does progesterone have on the uterine endometrium?

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Matures the endometrium

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What effect does oestrogen have on the uterine endometrium?

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Stimulates endometrial growth

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What endometrial stage corresponds to each of the following ovarian cycle stages a) follicular? b) ovulation? c) luteal?

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a) Menstrual phase b) proliferative phase c) secretory phase

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What days of the menstrual cycle correspond to a) the menstrual phase? b) the proliferative phase? c) the secretory phase?

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a) Days 1-5 b) days 5-14 c) days 15-28

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What hormone is responsible for the proliferative phase of the endometrial cycle? What happens?

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Oestrogen - growth of endometrial glands and stroma

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What happens to the cervical mucus during the proliferative phase of the endometrial cycle?

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It becomes thin and sticky, making it more penetrable to sperm

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What hormone is responsible for the secretory phase of the endometrial cycle? What happens?

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Progesterone - there is glandular secretory activity and decidualisation in the later stages

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The decrease in both oestrogen and progesterone at the end of the preceding cycle has what effect on the endometrium?

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Cells in the functional endometrium die and this is shed (menstruation)

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What is a normal amount of blood to lose during menstruation?

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< 80mls

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Are clots and flooding normal during menstruation?

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No

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What range is considered a normal length of menstrual cycle?

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21-35 days

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During the menstrual cycle, when would it be abnormal to have vaginal bleeding?

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Inter-menstrually (i.e. between periods) or post-coital

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What is the difference between amenorrhoea and oligomenorrhoea?

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Amenorrhoea is when there has been an absence of menstruation for > 6 months, oligomenorrhoea is when there is menses at intervals of > 35 days

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What are some physiological causes for amenorrhoea?

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Pregnancy, lactation, menopause, hysterectomy

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What is menorrhagia?

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Prolonged and increased menstrual flow with a normal cycle

28
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What is metrorrhagia?

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Regular inter-menstrual bleeding

29
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What is polymenorrhoea?

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Menses occurring at < 21 day intervals

30
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What is polymenorrhagia?

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Increased bleeding and a more frequent than average cycle

31
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What is menometrorrhagia?

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Prolonged menses and inter-menstrual bleeding

32
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Menorrhagia can be divided into having organic and non-organic causes. What is non-organic and what is this often known as?

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Heavy menstrual bleeding with absence of pathology, also known as dysfunctional uterine bleeding

33
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Non-organic causes of menorrhagia can only be diagnosed by what?

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Excluding organic causes

34
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What are some systemic disorders that could present with menorrhagia?

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Endocrine conditions, disorders of haemostasis, liver disorders, renal disease, drugs (anti-coagulants)

35
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What is the 1st priority in all women of reproductive age who present with abnormal vaginal bleeding?

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Ruling out pregnancy related causes

36
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What are some pregnancy related causes of menorrhagia?

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Miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, gestational trophoblastic disease, postpartum haemorhage

37
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What are some differentials of menorrhagia associated with pain?

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Endometriosis, PID, adenomyosis

38
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Abnormal vaginal bleeding with a history of other bleeding abnormalities suggests what?

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Coagulation disorder

39
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How could you tell if abnormal vaginal bleeding was due to fibroids?

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They are palpable on pelvic and vaginal exam

40
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What examinations are used to exclude more sinister causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding?

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Speculum and pelvic exam

41
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What is the difference in the demographic of women who tend to get cervical vs uterine cancer?

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Cervical tends to present in younger women while uterine is more commonly postmenopausal

42
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For about 50% of women who present with abnormal uterine bleeding, what is the cause?

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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

43
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What are the two subtypes of dysfunctional uterine bleeding?

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Anovulatory and ovulatory

44
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What is anovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding?

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There is an irregular cycle, and because there isn’t ovulation every month, periods may be delayed and cause excessive bleeding

45
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Who does anovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding usually occur in?

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Usually at extremes of reproductive life, more common in obese women

46
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What is ovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding?

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Regular heavy periods due to inadequate progesterone production by the corpus luteum

47
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Who does ovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding usually occur in?

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Those aged 35-45

48
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How do you get an idea of how much blood is passed in a period?

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Ask about sanitary products, having to change once an hour is abnormal, also clots and flooding suggests heavy menstrual bleeding

49
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What is the most important blood test to do in someone presenting with dysfunctional uterine bleeding? Why?

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FBC to exclude anaemia

50
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What are some blood tests which may or may not be done for a presentation of abnormal uterine bleeding depending on clinical suspicion?

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TSH, coagulation screen, renal and liver function tests

51
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As well as FBC, what is a first line investigation for abnormal uterine bleeding if not up to date?

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Cervical smear

52
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If a pelvic examination for abnormal uterine bleeding is abnormal, what is the next indicated investigation?

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Transvaginal ultrasound

53
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What is a transvaginal ultrasound good for detecting?

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Endometrial thickness, fibroids and other pelvic masses

54
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If an US scan for abnormal uterine bleeding is not conclusive, what are some other imaging tests which could be done?

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Hysteroscopy or MRI

55
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When would endometrial sampling be done for someone with abnormal uterine bleeding? Why?

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In those > 40 with persistent inter-menstrual bleeding to exclude an endometrial carcinoma

56
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What is the first line treatment for dysfunctional uterine bleeding?

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Progestogen releasing IUCD - Mirena coil

57
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What are the advantages to using the Mirena coil as treatment for dysfunctional uterine bleeding?

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Lasts for 5 years so no compliance issues, distributed locally so few systemic side effects

58
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What are some medical treatments that can be used for dysfunctional uterine bleeding?

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Progestogens, COCP, tranexamic acid (anti-fibrinolytic)

59
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For who is the COCP a good treatment for dysfunctional uterine bleeding?

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Young nulliparus women who also want contraception

60
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What is progestogen? How should it be taken?

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A synthetic progesterone which has a longer half-life so requires less frequent dosing. It should be taken 5 days into the period and continued until day 21 of the cycle, with bleeding occurring after this to regulate periods

61
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Patients who you are giving the COCP to must not have what two things?

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Any predisposing factors to thrombotic disease and no renal disease

62
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What are the surgical management options for dysfunctional uterine bleeding?

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Endometrial ablation or resection or hysterectomy

63
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When should surgical managements for dysfunctional uterine bleeding be used?

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When medical management has failed

64
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How does endometrial ablation/resection work?

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The endometrium which bleeds excessively can be destroyed or removed by ablation or resection respectively. This damaged tissue is then replaced with fibrous tissue during healing.

65
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Who is surgical management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding suitable for?

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Women who do not want children or have completed their families

66
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What is the advantage of vaginal hysterectomy?

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Shorter recovery time than abdominal surgery

67
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What is the main advantage of medical treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding over surgical?

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Fertility is retained

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