ObGyn Flashcards
Definition of subfertility?
Inability to conceive after 12mnths of regular sex
35yo and above, after 6/12
Regular sex as 2-3x weekly
1 in 7 couples experience delayed conception after regular sex for 12mths
How is insulin homeogenesis affected during pregnancy?
Placental hormones have diabetogenic properties.
They affect pancreatic b-cell function and peripheral tissue sensitivity to insulin.
Insulin sensitivity falls by 50-70%
Insulin demand rises to maintain GLC homeostasis
Does mum’s hypergly lead to fetal hypergly?
yes. By facilitated diffusion.
This causes fetal pancreatic b-cell hyperplasia -> fetal hyperinsulinemia
when does GDM manifest?
2nd and 3rd trimester.
2! to rising levels of insulin-antagonistic placental hormones
1-14% prevalence rate
Obstetric complications of DM?
Infection
PIH
Macrosomia
Polyhydramnios
Sudden intrauterine death
How does fetal hyperinsulinemia affect baby?
Promotes growth of insulin-sensitive tissue (adipose tissue, muscle, liver)
Disproportionately big size of trunk and shoulders
Complications of fetal hyperinsulinemia?
Prolonged labour
CPD
Operative delivery
Shoulder dystocia
Birth asphysixa
Birth trauma
Strong RF for intrauterine death
Poor glycemic control
DKA
Macrosomia
Polyhydramnios
Pre-eclampsia
Maternal vascular disease
Risk of IUD in diabetics vs non-diabetics?
4 times higher in GDM
What is neonatal hypogly a result of?
Result of hyperinsulinemia from b-cell hyperplasia 2! to maternal hypergly
3/4 of IDM and 1/4 of infants of GDM
How does DM of mum cause respiratory distress syndrome of neonates?
Hyperinsulinemia affects pulmonary surfactant prod, delaying pulmonary maturation
Risk of RDS not increased in well-controlled diabetics delivered at term
RDS 6x risk in IDM
Why screen for GDM?
GDM raises perinatal morbidity
High risk of GLC intolerance and obesity in babies
Risk of GDM mothers becoming diabetic later?
50% become diabetic in 15 yrs after pregnancy
75% risk of recurrence in subsequent pregnancy
Universal screening of GLC tolerance for pregnants?
Screening by OGTT at 26-28 weeks
GDM = fasting 5.1-6.9
1hr >= 10.0
2hr 8.5 -11.0
Possible pre-existing DM
Fasting >= 7.0
2hr >= 11.1
Criteria for GDM
Symptomatic:
Random BSL on 2 separate occasions >11.1
Nutritional therapy for GDM?
Limit CHO intake to 35-45%
Protein to 20-25%
Fat 35-40% of total Calories
Encourage complex CHO, high fibre diet
Change in insulin requirement as pregnancy progresses?
Rise by up to 75% at term.
Falls abruptly after delivery
This aggravates diabetic complications!!
Metabolic surveillance of GDM?
Glucometer
Self GLC monitoring
7-point blood sugar profile
What does diabetic nephropathy raise risk of?
Pre-eclampsia
Intrauterine growth restriction
Preterm delivery
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy in GDM?
May progress despite strict diabetic control
Will require close monitoring after PRP
Components of Pre-gestational DM clinic visit?
- Convert OHA to insulin
- Blood sugar monitoring
- self-GLC monitoring
- Renal function
- Eye check
- US scan for fetal viability + date the pregnancy
Components of Fetal surveillance in GDM?
- dating scan
- Early Fetal anomaly scan at 17-18 wks for diagnosed DM
- Fetal anomaly scan at 21-22wks
- Serial growth scans
- Monitoring of fetal well-being
- Fetal movement chart
Risks of maternal hypergly during delivery?
- High risk of neonatal hypogly
- Fetal hypoxia risk
ICD-10 definition of perinatal period?
Start at wk 22 completed, till 7 days post-birthh
Clinical features of Turner’s syndrome?
Short stature
Poor breast development
Shield chest
Imaging/test findings in Turner’s syndrome
Karyotype 45, XO
FSH high = ovarian failure
Ultrasound = no follicles in ovary
Causes of primary amenorrhea?
Chromosomal 43% (Turner’s)
Outflow tract problem 15% (imperforate hymen)
Delayed menarche/sever illness 14%
Single gene disorders/other syndromes
Symptoms of imperforate hymen?
in puberty
Monthly abdominal pains
No menses (primary amenorrhea)
Suprapubic mass
Definition of oligomenorrhea?
Less than 9 menstrual cycles yearly or cycle length >34 days
Causes of secondary amenorrhea/Oligomenorrhea?
Hypothalamic 35% = stress, weight loss/gain, Drugs (OCP, Psych meds)
Pituitary 17% = prolactinoma
Ovarian disorder = Premature menopause, PCOS
Uterus = Intrauterine adhesions (Ashermann)
Clinical characteristics of PCOS?
Infrequent masses + oligo-anovulation
Polycystic ovarian morphology
High androgens
Obesity
Insulin resistance
T2DM (5-7x higher)
Criteria for PCOS diagnosis?
Oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea
Polycystic ovarian morphology
Hyperandrogenism
2/3 enough for diagnosis
Amenorrhea screen components?
FSH
LH
Estradiol
Prolactin
TTT
KIV Karyotype
KIV MRI brain
Symptoms of hyperprolactinemia?
Galactorrhea
Visual disturbances
Headaches
A/w pregnancy
Invx for hyperprolactinemia?
Prolactin >500IU/L (repeat)
Presence of pituitary adenoma
Mx of PCOS?
- Lower risk of endometrial hyperplasia / infrequent menses. Induce menses with cyclical progesterones / OCP
- Induce ovulation when fertility desired
- Cosmetic measures/drugs for hirsutism
Immediate mx of abruptio placenta?
Immediate delivery preferred, dont delay unlike previa.
No warning bleeds - unpredictable massive bleeding could follow
Vaginal delivery preferred. This is possible as placenta is not blocking exit.
If u want CSec, ensure there is no DIVC
Conditions for expectant mx of abruptio placenta?
Aim is to prolong pregnancy with hope of improving fetal maturity and survival.
Only in mild AP happening <37wks
Continue close fetal surveillance
Still, timing of delivery depends on many other factors e.g. further APH, fetal state etc.
Comp of abruptio placenta mx?
- Haemorrhagic shock
- DIVC (in CSec)
- Ischemic necrosis of distal organs e.g. kidneys, pituitary
- PPH
- Rhesus sensitization
Complications of too small baby in short term?
Respi distress syndrome
Hypogly
Neonatal jaundice
Sepsis
Prolonged NICU stay
Long term complications of too small baby?
‘Barker’ hypothesis -> higher risk of metabolic disease in later life
criteria for early FGR?
<32 weeks
AC / EFW <3rd centile
OR
AC / EFW <10th centile AND any of:
1. UtA-PI >95th centile
2. UA-PI >95th centile
Criteria for late FGR?
> 32 weeks
AC or EFW <3rd centile
OR 2/3 of:
AC/EFW <10th centile
AC/EFW crossing >2 quartiles on growth centiles
CPR <5th centile UA-PI >95th centile
What does liquor volume show?
Its a reflection of baby’s urine output and hence renal function.
Causes of oligohydramnios?
- Severe IUGR (reduced renal perfusion)
- Lower urinary tract obstruction
- PROM
- Maternal use of NSAIDs e.g. indomethacin
Causes of Polyhydramnios ?
amniotic fluid index >20cm
- Poorly controlled DM
- Bowel atresia
- Tracheal-esophageal fistula
- Neuromuscular disorders
- twin-twin transfusion syndrome
Polyhydramnios + macrosomia points to?
Maternal DM until proven otherwise
Steps to approach reduced fetal movements
- Hx + stillbirth risk evaluation
- Fetal HR on CTG if >28w GA, for min 20min
- Bedside liquor volume assessment OR formal scan for growth/liquor+dopplers if persistent/RF
Mx of IUGR/SGA pregnancy
- Bi-weekly AFI + Doppler
- Growth scan every 3 weeks
- FM chart
- Hospital STAT if reduced FM again
- Risk factors reduction
What does Mumps infection cause in males?
Aspermia
Symptoms of endometriosis
Chronic pelvic/back/uterosacral pain
Infertility
Dysmenorrhea
Pre- or post-menstrual bleeding
Dyspareunia
Urinary incontinence
higher risk of ectopic pregnancy + miscarriage
Invx for endometriosis?
PE = adnexal mass, lateral displacement of cervix
Transvaginal US is best initial imaging = Chocolate cysts in uterosacrum, fixed retroverted uterus
Laparoscopy (confirmatory)
Preconception screening for females?
- FBC, thalassemia
- Hep B, HIV, syphillis
- Rubella, Varicella IgG
- Blood group
- HPV/pap smear
- Chlamydia/Gonorrhea
Subfertility invx for males?
Preconception screening = Hep B, HIV, syphilis
Fertility invx = semen analysis
Mx options for getting pregnant?
- Timing the sex with/wo ovulation induction
- Intrauterine insemination
- IVF (30%)
Induce ovulation with Clomiphene, Letrozole or Gonadotrophins like FSH or LH. Give at D2-D6 of menses
fmf
How to do intrauterine insemination?
Give ovulation meds if anovulatroy at D2-D5 of menses.
Attend for US to track follicle growth at D12 of cycle.
Once follicle reaches 17-18mm, give HCG injection to trigger maturation and release of oocyte
Return 36 hrs later for intrauterine insemination.
How to do timing ovulation with sex?
Give ovulation meds if anovulatory at D2-D5 of menses.
Attend for US to track ovarian follicle growth at D12.
Once follicles reach 17-18mm = fertile, have sex!
How to do IVF?
- Pituitary downregulation (GnRH agonist/antagonist)
- Controlled ovarian stimulation
- Oocyte retrieval
- Sperm recovery
- Fertilization
- Embryo replacement (OT)
Causes of early menopause?
Surgical removal of ovaries
Cancer treatment = RT, chemo
Idiopathic
Acute symptoms of menopause?
Vasomotor symptoms = hot flushes, night sweats
PSychological = mood swings, concentration difficulty, poor verbal memory, depression
Headaches
Medium term symptoms of menopause?
5-10 years in
- Vaginal issues = dryness, dyspareunia, higher vaginal pH
- Loss of libido
- Stress and urge urinary incontinence
- Skin thinning, brittle hair due to collagen loss
- Generalized aches, pains
Long term implications of menopause??
CVS = HTN, IHD, Atherosclerosis, 뱃살
Osteoporosis
Dementia
Depression
How does estrogen affect CVS system?
- Protect against CVS disease
- Beneficial effect on CRL
- REduce plaque formation risk in arteries
Aim of hormone replacement therapy?
Relieve symptoms a/w estrogen deficiency e.g. hot flushes, vaginal dryness, osteoporosis
Estrogen also prevents Alzheimer’s and lowers risk of CRC by 1/3
Risks of HRT?
CVS Disease
Stroke
Venous thromboembolism
Breast cancer
How does age of starting HRT affect risk/benefit ratio?
If HRT is started before 60 and within 10 years of menopause, benefits usu outweigh risks.
In early menopause, HRT can help reduce the risks of osteoporosis, CVS disease, stroke, dementia
Risks/benefits of transdermal estrogen administration?
Transdermal, Oral, SubQ, Vaginal
- more physiological than oral
- Avoids liver and gut first-pass effect
- Does not affect lipoprotein profile
- Risks of sensitivity to patch or gel
Risks/benefits of oral estrogen administration?
- Cost effective
- Raises TG, raises HDL, lowers LDL and CRL
- High doses needed to achieve required blood levels
Risks/benefits of SubQ estrogen administration?
- 6 month intervals
- Risk of tachyphylaxis, needs surgical procedure to remove
Risks/benefits of vaginal estrogen administration?
- indicated for genitourinary symptoms e.g. vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, urgency, recurrent cystitis
- Minimal estrogen reaches systemic circulation, avoiding potential ADR