OBGYN Flashcards
what is histology of ectocervix
stratified squamous
what is histology of endocervix
columnar (glandular)
what is histology of transition zone
squamo-columnar junction
what is does the normal menstrual cycle composed of
Normal Menstrual Cycle:
Cycle length usually 28 days
Between 21-35days
Day 1-14 = follicular phase (↑ FSH & oestrogen)
Day 14 – 28 = luteal phase (↑ LH & progesterone)
Ovulation occurs 24-36hours post LH surge
tx for DUB
1st line = mirena IUS
2nd line = cOCP, POP
non-hormonal = tranexamic acid
what is a normal vaginal flora
lactobacillis
buzzword = itchy, white, curd-like
candida
buzzword = Fishy, watery discharge, clue cells on microscopy, increased pH
bacterial vaginosis
Most common, asymptomatic or urethritis (M), discharge (F)
chlamydia
Gram positive diplococci (kidney bean shaped)
gonorrhoea
Painful genital ulcer
herpes
what causes genital warts
HPV 6 and 11
buzzword = Musty smelling, frothy discharge, strawberry cervix
trichomonas
Ix for chlamydia and gonorrhoea
FEMALE 1st line = Endocervical swab
MALE 1st line = first pass urine for PCR/NAAY
Ix for syphilis
Screening = ELISA
Specific = TPPA
Monitoring = VDRL
Ix for herpes
swab ulcer for PCR
Ix for tricomonas
high vaginal swab
Mx of candida
topical clotrimazole/oral fluconazole
MX of chlamydia and gonorrhoea
C = PO Doxy
G = IM ceftriaxone
what is post-menopausal bleeding most suggestive of
endometrial cancer