O&G Flashcards
Missed pill rules
‘Traditional’ POPs (Micronor, Noriday, Nogeston, Femulen) - > 3 hours
Desogestrel - >12 hours
- If after these times then need extra barrier protection for 48 hours
COCP
- If a pill is missed, take it as soon as even if it means 2 pills in one day. No barrier protection is required.
- If 2+ missed pills - take the last one as soon as but don’t take more than 2 pills, need barrier protection until had seven pill days in a row (bit more complicated than this but aim to just rememebr this…)
In a smear test if the patient is HPV+ve but cytology is normal, when does it get repeated/ when do they get referred for colposcopy?
Repeat in 12 months, then 12 months again if still +ve
Refer after 3rd +ve result to colposcopy
What is ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome/ how does it present?
Occurs in women undergoing IVF
Clinical presentation:
VTE
Ascites
Vomiting
Oliguria
What are the cancer associations of the COCP?
increased risk of breast and cervical cancer
protective against ovarian and endometrial cancer
What to do if a pregnant woman is not vaccinated against rubella?
Vaccinate post natally - can’t have during pregnancy as it is a live vaccine. Should avoid potential cases during pregnancy.
What is the latex free condom alternative?
Polyurethane condoms
Diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes?
Fasting glucose is >= 5.6 mmol/L
2-hour glucose is >= 7.8 mmol/L
Insulin should be started in the fasting glucose is >= 7 mmol/l. If BM < trial diet/ exercise then metformin. Aspirin should also be considered given the increased risk of pre-eclampsia.
What is Meig’s syndrome?
Bening tumour (fibroma usually) + ascites + pleural effusion
Treatments for infertility in PCOS?
- Clomifene
- Metformin
What condition is a contraindication to ALL forms of hormonal contraceptives?
Breast cancer
How does obstetric cholestasis present?
Obstetric cholestasis = impaired flow of bile
Bile salts deposit in the skin causing pruritus
Deranged LFTs
Which medication can be used in patients with stress incontinence who have not responded to pelvic floor exercises?
Duloxetine
Which days of the menstrual cycle are the most fertile?
8-18
When can breastfeeding be used as a contraceptive?
Exclusively breast feeding
<6 weeks postpartum
Amenorrhoeic
When can the emergency contraceptives be used?
Copper - best one, Up to 5 days after sex.
Ellaone / UPA- up to 120 hours post sex
- Anti-progesterone so can’t use in conjunction with progesterone contraceptive (delay starting or use different emergency method if have used in the past 7 days).
Levonorgestrel - up to 72 hours post sex
- High dose progesterone
The pills can be used more than once in a cycle
What are the options for a medical vs surgical termination of pregnancy?
Medical:
Oral mifepristone (anti-progesterone)
24-48 hours after - oral prostaglandin eg misoprostol or gemeprost
Surgical:
Vacuum aspiration 6-12 weeks
Dilatation and evacuation - 13 - 24 weeks (not done in Scotland)
Give anti - D within 72 hours
Pregnancy test at 2-3 weeks
What is the test and treatment for chlamydia?
NAAT - vulvovaginal swab or first void urine (can also use urehtral swab or rectal swab in MSM)
Tx - doxy 100ng BD 7 days or one off dose of azithromycin
What is the test and treatment for gonorrhoea?
NAAT - vulvovaginal swab or first void urine (throat or rectal stwabs if required)
Urethral swab for culture
Tx - IM ceftriaxone, PO cefixime if IM contraindicated
What are the management options for genital warts?
Topical podophylin
Cryotherapy
Electrocautery
Treatment for syphillis?
IM benpen
Ix and Tx for trichomonas?
High vaginal swab for microscopy
Oral metronidazole - treat partner too
When can you start post exposure prophylaxis?
Start within 72 hours and give for 28 days