O+G Flashcards
Which SSRIs can be used in breastfeeding?
Sertraline and Paroxetine
Mx of Post-partum haemorrhage
1st - press on uterus
2nd - IV Oxytocin
3rd - Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade
How do you treat genital warts?
Topical podophyllum if there is more than one and not keratinised
If single and keratinised -> cryotherapy (freeze it off)
When do you investigate a couple’s inability to conceive and how?
After 12 months of regular sex
Male - semen analaysis
Female - Mid-luteal serum progesterone (i.e. day 21 of a regular 28 day cycle). This confirms ovulation.
Exception for earlier investigation is if surgical or STI history or abnormal genital exam.
What is the treatment for eclampsia?
IV Magnesium Sulphate
What do you need to monitor when giving Mag Sulph for eclampsia?
RR, SpO2, reflexes
(can cause respiratory depression)
What is the difference between pre-existing HTN, gestational HTN and pre-eclampsia?
HTN is >140/90
Pre-existing = before 20 weeks gestation
Gestational/Pregnancy-induced = after 20 weeks, but no proteinuria, no oedema
Pre-eclampsia = after 20 weeks, with proteinuria and oedema
If not given on 1st day of cycle, in how many days do the following contraceptives become effective in?
Copper IUD = immediately
POP = 2 days
Everything else = 7 days
Criteria for expectant management of ectopic pregnancy?
No symptoms
No fetal heartbeat
B-HCG 1500 or less, and falling
i.e. needs to be dying/dead
Indication for surgical management of ectopic pregnancy?
Either
>35mm
Foetal heartbeat present
Rupture
How do you medically manage ectopic pregnancy?
Methotrexate + misoprostal
Medical management of miscarriage?
Mifepristone + misoprostal
Which blood thinner is CONTRAINDICATED in breastfeeding (but not pregnancy)?
Aspirin
2nd line Mx of endometriosis?
COCP
1st line Mx of menorrhagia?
if wanting contraceptive -> Mirena IUS
If wants to be fertile -> NSAID (mefanamic acid) or TXA
How does Rhesus disease of newborn work?
Rh D -ve mothers
If foetus Rh D +ve
Any event which causes fetal cells -> maternal blood (termed fetomaternal haemorrhage), will cause irreversible RH D sensitisation of the mother. This means if future babies are RH D +Ve, there will be haemolysis.
We can prevent this with giving Rh D -ve mums routine anti-D immunoglobulin at 28 and 34 weeks.
If MFH event occurs, give anti-D immediately to prevent sensitisation and do Kleihauer test to check extent of MFH.
NB// anti-D immunoglobulin acts as prophylaxis only. Once sensitisation occurs, it is irreversible.
Which herbal remedy is an enzyme inducer and therefore may reduce COCP effectiveness?
St John’s Wort
1st line medication for HTN in pregnancy, regardless of cause?
Oral Labetolol
2nd line medication for HTN in pregnancy, regardless of cause?
(e.g. if patient asthmatic)
Nifedipine
How are reflexes affected in pre-eclampsia?
Remember there is neurological hyper sensitisation (e.g. potential seizures if eclampsia develops)
Therefore, hyperreflexia
How long do you need to continue contraception for if going through menopause?
<50yrs
For 24 months since last period
> 50yrs
For 12 months since last period
Does COCP increase or reduce BMD?
Why?
Increase
COCP contains oestrogen and progesterone.
Former reduces osteoclast activity and bone resoprtion
Latter helps maintain bone.
Which contraceptive method reduces BMD? Why?
Depot injection
Methoxyprogrestin reduces oestrogen levels.
Risks of smoking with pregnancy?
miscarriage
preterm labour
stillbirth
IUGR
Which STIs/Vaginal infections cause raised pH?
The ones that end in vaginosis/vaginalis
(BV, TV)
How to manage exposure to chickenpox in pregnancy?
1) check maternal IgG if immunity unsure
If non-immune, give aciclovir…
(If >20 weeks, give the aciclovir 7-14 days post exposure for better results)
Tx If pregnant women gets chickenpox in pregnancy? Why is it important to treat?
Aciclovir
increased risk of pneumonitis to mother
Increase risk of fetal problems
NOTE: in summary, labour can either be
- Prelabour premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)
-ROM at right time, but prolonged labour
-ROM at right time, and labour normal
-Late (and requiring induction of labour)
What are the indications for induction of labour?
Essentially either 3rd trimester complications, fat baby or late
- Obstetric cholestasis
- Pre-eclampsia
- Intrauterine death
- Diabetic mother, 38 weeks
- 42 weeks (note, they have a membrane sweep at 41)
How do you decide how to induce labour?
Bishop score
<5 - labour not going to happen without induction
8 or more - labour should spontaneously happen
If 6 or less - opt for vaginal or oral prostaglandins
If >6, IV oxytocin or cervical balloon dilation
What are the risks of inducing labour with prostaglandins? Why is it an issue? How would you manage this complication?
Uterine hyperstimulation syndrome
Excessive contraction disrupts blood flow to foetus, causing hypoxia
Also increases risk of the uterus rupturing
Manage by Tocolysis - beta agonists used e.g terbutaline
What timeframe would absence of fetal movements worry you? What would you do to investigate?
24 weeks - refer to fetal medicine unit
Handheld doppler to check fetal heartbeat. If present, CTG 20mins
If absent, USS
When would you expect to notice fetal movements and how should they evolve over time?
notice around 18-20 weeks, should steadily increase until 32 weeks then plateau in intensity
Indications for higher dose 5mg OD folic acid in pregnancy?
previous personal, family or fetal history NTD
Diabetes
Coeliac disease
Obesity
Are antiepileptics safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Sodium valproate should not be used unless absolutely necessary (NTD)
Other drugs can be used and also safe in breastfeeding.
Which trimester of pregnancy is nitrofurantoin contraindicated in?
3rd
What advice would you give regarding statins during pregnancy
Contraindicated!
What is the average age of menopause?
51
When does progesterone need to given as part of HRT and why is this crucial?
If the woman has a uterus.
Otherwise increased risk of endometrial cancer with oestrogen only (causes proliferation of the lining)
Can the mirena coil serve as the progesterone arm of HRT?
YES (for up to 4 years, then replace coil)
If patient on long term steroids, how do you decide if needs bisphosphonates?
If >65, everyone on long term steroids (>3 months) should have bisphosphonates - no need for DEXA
If <65, DEXA first and if osteopenic, need bisphosphonates
When do you start bisphosponates without a DEXA?
1) if >65 and on long term steroids
2) If >75 and had fragility fracture
What is an alternative to HRT to manage vasomotor menopausal symptoms?
SSRIs
Sertraline
Venlafaxine
What are the 4 situations where bisphosphonates may be indicated
Previous fragility fracture (backward)
FRAX score high (forward)
Long term steroids (moment)
DEXA revealed osteoporosis (scan)
Which risks of HRT should you discuss with patients?
Increase risk of
endometrial cancer
DVT (only with oral)
breast cancer
IHD, stroke
What is premature ovarian insufficiency?
menopause before 40
high LH, FSH, low oestradiol
Mx of POI?
Must have HRT until 51, to prevent osteoporosis
Different types of miscarriage?
Complete - prior to 20 weeks gestation, foetus dead inside
Threatened - bit of blood, os closed
Inevitable - bleeding and os open
Incomplete - os open, retained products
How to minimise HIV vertical transmission
1) Mum ART prior to birth
2) C-section
3) Neonate gets ART - zidovudine if mum viral load <50, otherwise full triple ART
4) NO BREASTFEEDING
How to treat chickenpox in pregnancy? Why is it important?
aciclovir if presenting within 24hrs of rash onset
Because x5 increase risk of pneumonitis
Side effects of ‘mini pill’ (POP)?
Most common = irregular vaginal bleeding
Biggest risk factor for umbilical cord prolapse?
Artificial Rupture of Membranes
Management of umbilical cord prolapse?
Obstetric emergency!
-keep cord warm and moist
-woman on all 4s whilst preparing for C-section
How do you manage smoking in pregnancy?
1st - CBT and motivational interviewing
How to manage HSV in pregnancy?
If 1st episode of HSV and in 3rd trimester, should give daily acivlovir until birth, and ensure C-section
if recurrent HSV, treat woman but inform that transmission to baby is low.
Most common ovarian cysts?
Follicular cysts (type of physiological cyst)
What are the types of ovarian cysts?
Physiological: follicular (most common), corpus luteum
Benign germ cell: dermoid (have epithelial lining so have skin, hair, teeth)
Benign epithelial: serous cystadenoma, mucinous cyst adenoma