MSRA womens health Flashcards
which device can be used as emergency contraception within 5 days?
IUD - copper
the mirena IUS can be used as emergency contraception - true or false
false
tamoxifen puts women at risk from what cancer?
Endometrial ca
does plasma volume increase or decrease during pregnancy?
Increase
red cell volume increases during pregnancy, true or false
True
cardiac output decreases during pregnancy - true or false
False
post partum from which day do women require contraception?
21
how long does it take for the implant to work after implantation?
7 days
which contraceptive method provides instant protection?
IUD - copper
to what age should woman be given combined hormonal therapy in premature ovarian failure?
51 years
neural tube defects are a complication with a women with BMI over what?
BMI >30
what questionnaire is used to screen for postnatal depression?
the edinburgh scale
folic acid 400mcg is advised to be taken for how long during pregnancy?
12 weeks
HELLP syndrome consists of what feaures?
Haemolysis
Elevated liver enzymes
Low platelets
what is the management of group strep B in pregnancy?
intrapartum antibiotics