O&G Flashcards
At how many weeks gestation should should anti-D prophylaxis be given if needed?
28 weeks
How long should women take folic acid for?
From the moment of trying until 12 weeks (400mcg) standard dose. 5mg if have risk factors
Define primary amenorrhoea
Not starting menstruation by the age of 13 with no other evidence of pubertal development
or
Age of 15 with other signs of puberty
Age what age are boys and girls considered to have precocious puberty?
Signs of puberty before 8 in girls and 9 in boys
What is Kallman syndrome?
Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism and failure to start puberty. Associated with reduced/absent sense of smell
What is hypogonadism?
Lack of oestrogen and testosterone
What are the 2 types of hypogonadism?
Hypogonadotropic - deficiency of LH and FSH
And
Hypergonadotropic - testes and ovaries do not respond to LH and FSH
What can cause hypogonadotropic hypogonadism?
- Abnormal functioning of hypothalamus or pituitary gland
- Chronic conditions such as CF and IBD
- Endocrine disorders such as GH deficiency, hypothyroidism, Cushing, hyperprolactinaemia
- Kallman syndrome
What can cause hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism?
- Abnormal functioning of gonads (torsion, cancer, infection)
- Congenital absence of ovaries
- Turner syndrome
Which enzyme is deficient in congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
21 hydroxylase enzyme
What is the pathophysiology of amenorrhoea in congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
21 hydroxylase enzyme deficiency = no cortisol = increased ACTH from pituitary = increased production of adrenal androgens = primary amenorrhoea
Features of congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
Girls are:
- Tall for age
- Facial hair
- Deep voice
- Early puberty
- Primary amenorrhoea
- Ambiguous genitalia
What is androgen insensitivity syndrome?
Tissues are unable to respond to testosterone, so typical male characteristics do not develop. Results in female phenotype in males
Features of androgen insensitivity syndrome?
Female external genitalia
- Breast tissue
- Testes in abdomen
- Absent uterus, upper vagina, fallopian tubes, ovaries
What are the 3 components of the Rotterdam criteria? How many are needed for a diagnosis?
1) oligomenorrhoea
2) symptoms of hyperandrogenism (hirsutism, acne)
3) polycystic ovaries on US
At least 2/3 is needed for PCOS
Presentation of PCOS?
- Oligomenorrhoea/amenorrhoea
- Hirsutism and acne
- Male pattern hair loss
- Obesity
- Infertility
What drug can be given to aid infertility in PCOS?
Clomifene
What other features and complications are seen in PCOS?
- Diabetes
- Acanthosis nigricans
- CVD
- Hypercholesterolaemia
What can be given to help symptoms of acne and hirsutism?
COCP
How long is Levonorgestrel licensed for use as emergency contraception?
Up to 72hrs after UPSI
How long is EllaOne licensed for use as emergency contraception?
Up to 5days after UPSI
How long do you have to wait before returning to normal contraception after taking levonorgestrel?
Restart within 12 hours
How long do you have to wait before returning to normal contraception after taking EllaOne
Wait 5 days before returning to normal contraception
What is the mode of action of the POP?
Inhibits implantation, thickens cervical mucus, inhibits ovulation
What is the mode of action of the IUS?
Inhibits implantation, thickens cervical mucus
What is the mode of action of the IUD?
Inhibits fertilisation, inhibits implantation
What is the mode of action of the implant?
Inhibits implantation, inhibits ovulation, thickens cervical mucus
What is the mode of action of the injection?
Inhibits implantation, inhibits ovulation, thickens cervical mucus
How long is the IUS licensed for?
5 years
How long is the IUD licensed for?
10 years
What contraindications for use of IUD are there?
PID, heavy menstrual bleeding, distortion of uterine cavity/fibroids
Which age group should attend smear tests every 3 years?
25-49
Which age group should attend smear tests every 5 years?
50-65
Which types of HPV are associated with cervical cancer?
16, 18, 33