OB/GYN 8% Flashcards
___ predominates in Phase 1 (a.k.a. ___)
Day:
Estrogen predominates
Follicular phase
Day 1-12
Follicular
Causes follicle and egg maturation in ___phase
FSH
Follicular (phase 1)
Stimulates maturing follicle ___ production
LH
Estrogen production
___ causes a sudden ___ surge causes ovulation
Days:
Estrogen causes a sudden LH surge
Day 12-14
Phase 3 (a.k.a. ___, a.k.a. ____)
___ surge causes ruptured follicle to become ___, which secretes ___ to ___.
Luteal, Secretory phase
LH
corpus luteum
progesterone
maintain endometrial lining and secretion
If pregnancy occurs, ___ keeps the corpus luteum functional until placenta can support itself
blastocyst
Estrogen is produced by ____
Provides (positive/negative) feedback on ___.
granulosa cells of follicle
Positive feedback on LH –> LH surge to cause ovulation
Inhibins is produced by ___.
Provides (positive/negative) feedback on ____.
Inhibin B levels rise during ___, highest during ___. Increase again during ___.
Inhibin A levels decrease during ___.
granulosa cells of follicle
Negative feedback for FSH
- luteal-follicular transition
- highest during mid follicular phase
- LH peak
late luteal phase
Chronic anovulation is caused by ___.
Unopposed estrogen, no corpus luteum –> no ovulation, no progesterone –> continuous estrogen production and stimulation of endometrium w/o progesterone stabilization/induced bleeding
Ovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding caused by ___.
ovulation with prolonged progesterone secretion d/t low estrogen –> blood loss from endometrial vessel dilation and prostaglandins –> metrorrhagia
Tx of acute severe uterine bleed
High dose IV estrogens
D&C if IV estrogen fails
Tx of anovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding
OCPs
Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Leuprolide
Tx of ovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding
OCPs
Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Leuprolide
NSAIDs*
MC/most important diagnostic for DUB
Endometrial bx
Primary amenorrhea = failure of onset of menarche by ___.
15 y/o
High FSH in setting of primary amenorrhea suggests problem with ___
ovaries. FSH screaming at unresponsive ovaries
Low FSH in setting of primary amenorrhea suggests problem with ___
H-P axis problem. Ovaries don’t know what to do without FSH.
Breasts that are present, with absent uterus, 46, XX suggests ____
Mullerian agenesis = congenital absence of vagina, uterine agenesis
Breasts that are present, with absent uterus, 46, XY suggests ____
Androgen insensitivity = female phenotype d/t testosterone resistance
Kallmann’s Syndrome =
Hallmark symptom:
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism –> pituitary secretion of FSH and LH VERY low
Anosmia (lack of smell)
Low stature, webbed neck, edema, low hairline, low ears, widely set nipples =
Tx w/:
Turner Syndrome (45, XO)
Tx: estrogen
Most common form of secondary amenorrhea
Induces a hypothalamic state in which reduced secretion of ___–> low ___ –> no stimulation of ____ –> ____ is not produced by follicles
Stress related
GnRH
LH and FSH
ovulation
estrogen
Progesterone challenge test used for ____
Result interpretation:
determining ovarian disorders in secondary amenorrhea
If withdrawal bleeding = ovarian cause –> anovulatory. Estrogen present to build up the endometrial lining.
If no bleeding = Hypoestrogenic (Hypothalamus-Pituitary failure OR uterine disorder
Hypothalamus dysfunction causing amenorrhea occurs when ____
Causes:
Tx:
disruption of pulsatile GnRH –> low FSH and/or LH from pituitary
Causes: Anorexia, weight loss, exercise**
Stress, nutritional deficiency, systemic disease
Tx:
Clomiphene = estrogen agonist/antagonist actions to stimulate gonadotropin release and ovulation
Menotropin = gonadotropin secretion
Ovarian disorders causing amenorrhea will show (high/low) FSH, (high/low) LH, (high/low) (Estradiol/Prolactin).
High FSH and LH
Low Estradiol
Pituitary disorders causing amenorrhea will show (high/low) FSH, (high/low) LH, (high/low) (Estradiol/Prolactin).
Tx:
Low FSH and LH
High Prolactin
Tx:
OCP
Bromocriptine (Dopamine agonists to inhibit prolactin)
Asherman’s Syndrome =
Dx:
Tx:
Acquired endometrial scarring (overaggressive D and C)
“A”dhesions + “A”menorrhea
Pelvic US showing absence of normal uterine stripe
Tx: Estrogen
Primary dysmenorrhea is caused by ___
High prostaglandins = painful uterine muscular wall
Premenstrual Syndrome diagnostic criteria:
Minimum of ___ symptoms need to begin ___.
Must be in ____ (prior/during/after) menstruation.
Must be symptom free for ____ in ____ of cycle.
Must occur in ___ cycles.
Minimum of FIVE symptoms need to begin THE WEEK PRIOR TO MENSES.
Must be in 2 WEEKS PRIOR menstruation.
Must be symptom free FOR 7 DAYS in FIRST HALF of cycle.
Must occur in 2 CONSECUTIVE cycles.
Severe PMS w/ FUNCTIONAL impairment
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Menopause: increased ___ levels, decreased ___ levels.
Increased FSH >25 (confirms dx)
Decreased estradiol
Most effective tx for menopausal vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes/night sweats)
Tx of mood symptoms?
Estrogen
SSRI/SNRI
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for uterine/endometrial polyps? A. Obesity B. Cervical polyps C. HTN D. Methotrexate
D. Tamoxifen (tx of breast cancer) is a RF
Medication tx of uterine/endometrial polyps
Progestins
Leuprolide (GnRH inhibitor)
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome has unknown etiology but possibly d/t ____, which results in ___
Elevated LH:FSH ratio
Suppression of pituitary FSH, constant LH stimulation, anovulation, multiple cysts, theca cell hyperplasia, excess androgens
LH stimulates ___ to produce ___, which are shunt to ___, which aromatize into ___.
- theca cells
- androstenedione and testosterone
- granulosa cells
- estrone and estradiol
Presentation of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Hirsutism*
Obesity*
Amenorrhea*
Signs of hyperandrogenism (hair, deep voice)
“String of pearls” on TVUS
Other dx:
PCOS
LH:FSH > 2 or 3:1
Tx of PCOS
- Metformin: restore ovulatory menses
- Clomiphene: stimulate ovulation
- Low dose OCP or spironolactone: hirsutism and acne
- Weight loss
- Dexamethasone?
MC pathogen of bacterial vaginosis
Gardnerella
T/F: Candida vaginitis has acidic pH <4.5.
True. BV and Trichomonas have basic pH >4.5
Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) is caused by ___.
Dx:
Tx:
Chlamydia Trachomatis
Dx:
- Complement fixation test >1:16
- Bubo aspiration and culture for chlamydia
Tx: Doxycycline, tetracycline or erythromycin
PAP smear for women age ___ Q ___.
PAP + HPV for age ___ Q ___.
21-65, Q 3 years
30-65, Q 5 years
What to do if PAP shows ASCUS?
When do you do colposcopy?
When do you redo pap in 1 year?
What do you do if negative HPV?
HPV reflex testing
If + HPV >24 y/o –> colposcopy
If + HPV and 21-24 y/o –> redo pap in 1 year
If - HPV –> back to routine schedule
Chancroid caused by what pathogen?
Co-infection?
Presentation?
Tx?
Haemophilus ducreyi
Co-infect: HSV, T. pallidum
Presentation: EXTREMELY painful ulcers w/ soft, ragged edges
Malaise, HA, anorexia
Tx: Azithromycin*
Cetriaxone, Cipro
Leading cause of infertility and ectopic pregnancy in young, Nulliparous, sexually active women
Tx:
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Broad spectrum abx, at least 2: Cetriaxone + doxycycline
Condyloma Acuminata caused by ____
Dx:
Tx:
HPV strain 6, 11
Dx: Acetic acid –> appear white raised plaques
Tx:
Cryotherapy
Podofilox (CI in pregnancy)
Imiquimod
Syphilis is caused by ____
Presentation of each stage:
Treponema pallidum
Initial (10-60 days):
Chancre
Secondary (1-3 months):
- Condylomata lata = soft, flat, moist papules scattered on perineum
- scattered discrete coppery papules on palms of hand/feet
Tertiary:
Gummas: granulomas of skin
Dx of Syphilis
Dark field microscopy
+
Direct fluoresecent antibody tests
- Screening: VDRL, RPR (rapid plasma reagent)
- Confirm: TPPA (Treponema pallidum particle agglutination assay), FTA-ABS (Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test )
Screening for syphilis during pregnancy with ___
RPR antibody
Tx of syphilis
Benzathine Penicillin G
PCN allergy: Doxycycline
F/u w/ VRDL titers at 3, 6, 12 months
Genital herpes most commonly caused by ___.
Viral shedding occurs for ___.
Time it takes to heal?
HSV-2
3 weeks
10-22 days
Dx of genital herpes
Tzanck smear*
PCR testing
Precaution for pregnant women w/ active genital herpes lesions
Disseminated infection in neonates
Require C-section delivery
Encephalitis, eyes, skin, mucosa
Thinning of epidermis and fibrosis of dermis –> leukoplakia, thinning (parchment-like) vulvar skin
T/F: It causes increased risk for vulvar basal cell carcinoma.
Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus
False. Squamous carcinoma
Hyperplasia of vulvar squamous epithelium associated w/ chronic itching and irritation causing thicker, leathery skin
T/F: No risk of cancer development
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
True
Fetal complications of Erythema infectiosum (5th’s dz)
Fetal loss
Fetal hydrops
Fetal viral myocarditis
Adults with 5th’s dz present w/
Rash, fever, lymphadenopathy, arthritis
Acute transient aplastic crisis*
All of the following are risks of Ovarian Neoplasms EXCEPT: A. Early menarche B. Nulliparity C. Late menopause D. OCPs
D. OCPs are protective.
Risk = uninterrupted ovulation. Infertility
Protective = multiparity, breastfeeding, hysterectomy, chronic anovulation
Tumor marker used to monitor Ovarian Neoplasms
CA-125
MC type of Ovarian neoplasm
Epithelial
Highest mortality of all gynecological cancers
Ovarian cancer
T/F:OCPs are protective against breast cancer.
FALSE: unopposed estrogen is a risk factor of breast cancer.
Other risk factors: AGE ***, nulliparity, early menarche, late menopause
OCP is protective in Ovarian Cancer.
MC type of breast cancer
Invasive ductal carinoma