Obgyn Flashcards
Abdo pain in early preg
Ectopic
Miscarriage
Abdo pain in late preg
Labour Placental abruption Symphysis pubis dysfunction Pre-eclampsia/HELLP Uterine rupture
Abdo pain at any time in preg
Appendicitis
UTI
Ectopic pregnancy RF
damage to tubes (salpingitis, surgery)
prior ectopic
IVF
Threatened miscariage
<24w Painless vag bleed Usually week 6-9 Cervical os closed 25%
Missed miscarriage
<20w
Gestational sac w dead fetus with no expulsion
Light PV blood/discharge
Gestational sac >25mm w no fetal parts –> blighted ovum/anembryonic
Inevitable miscarriage
Cervix open
Heavy bleeding w clots + pain
Incomplete miscarriage
not all products expelled
Placental abruption ft
shock out of keeping with visible loss Constant pain Tenter, tense uterus Normal lie + presentation Fetal heart: absent/distressed Coag problems Beward pre-eclampsia/DIC/anuria
Placental abruption
Separation of normally sited placenta from uterine wall
Maternal hemorrhage into the space
Symphysis pubis dysfunction
Ligament laxity causes pain over pubic symphysis w radiation to groins and medial aspects of thighs
Uterine rupture RF
previous CS
Uterine rupture ft
maternal shock
abdo pain
vaginal bleeding
UTI in preg risks
pre term delivery
IUGR
Appendicitis in preg
RLQ in 1st tri
Umbilicus 2nd tri
RUQ 3rd tri
Breech mortality and morbidity due to:
vaginal birth trauma/hypoxia (CS @39w)
prematurity
cord prolapse (esp footling)
Intracranial hr - compression of head in delivery
External cephalic version offered when
if still breech as of 36w to avoid CS
Major concern in breech baby
cord prolapse
Admit at 37/40
Frank breech
Extended
hips bent, legs straight up by face
Complete breech
Flexed
sitting cross legged
footling breech
one or both feet as presenting part
Premature often
Maternal RF/Causes Breech
Multiparity (muscle laxity) Uterine malformations (bicornuate, septate, fibroids) Polyhydramnios (sometimes oligo) Android pelvis Placenta previa
Fetal RF/causes Breech
Prematurity Macrosomia (big head) Twins Abnormality (anencephaly, T21 hypotonia) NMD
LT risks of CS
Repeat Scar dehiscence Placenta accreta Massive hr + potential hysterectomy Recovery 6w
ECV risks
cord entanglement placental abruption APH fetal distress **pre and post CTG
ECV contraindications
APH PROM Uterine abnormality Prior CS Abnormal CTG Twins Placenta previa
Breech mgmt
ECV >36w
ELCS vs Vaginal breech
>37w ELCS recommended for primip, multip can wait till 40w to see if they turn
Unstable lie mgmt
ADMIT @ 37w
Keep until delivery with ELCS @ 39
**if turns cephalic, need to wait 48h at cephalic before discharge or >38 induce
PROM
rupture of membranes AFTER 37 weeks
PPROM
rupture of membranes BEFORE 37 weeks
Prolonged ROM mgmt
> 18h
Benzylpenicillin
@24h –> augment/induce with Oxytocin if cephalic and no HVS and CRP taken
GBS+ prolonged ROM mgmt
> 18h
Benxylpenicillin and augment/induce righgt away
PPROM RF
African
APH, cerclage, amniocentesis, polyhydramnios, multiple preg
PTD, STD
Smokers, poor
ROM
GUSH clear fluids followed by trickling
Need toknow time
Contraction, PV bleed
Confirm w speculum exam - pool of clear fluid @ posterior fornix
Chorioamnionitis
Uterine tenderness Foul smelling discharge Tachy fever CTG tachy
ROM confirm
speculum exam - pool of clear fluid @ posterior fornix
Amnisure - rapid immunoassay, HVS if <37w
PPROM increases risks of:
PIN PICCk Preterm delivery Infection - neonatal sepsis Periventricular leucomalacia (holes in brain) RDS, TTN IVH Cerebral palsy Chronic lung disease
PPROM mgmt
Admit
If signs of chorioamnionitis or maternal sepsis give benzylpen (if allergic –> clindamycin) + deliver
No sepsis –> aim to deliver after 34w, ideally 36-37
Erythromycin PO 10d, IV BenzylPen till HVS clear
Bloods, HVS weekly
CTG twice daily
Doppler 2-3/w
IV fluids, Analgesia
Steroids if <36w
Innohep, stockings
NO tocolytics unless transfering
MOD - If cephalic use oxytocin for IOL, not cephalic LSCS
MgSO4 for neuroprotection <32w
Small for dates (SFD)
Fetus below 10th centile
P53 gene mutation
breast CA
Nulliparity cancers
Ovarian
Endometrial
Breast
COCP risks
Breast CA
Cervical CA
20yo, 1w crampy, constant low abdo pain, intermenstrual bleed, dyspareunia, dysuria
PID
30yo, nulliparous, severe dysmenorrhea, heavy + irregular bleeding, pain on defection, dyspareunia
Endometriosis
RF endometrial CA
late menopause
Late menopause can lead to
Cervical CA
Ovarian CA
Breast CA
Unopposed estrogen
endometrial CA
Womens CA w smoking
cervical CA
Types of cervical CA
Squamous cell (80%) Adenocarcinoma (20%)
Cervical CA ft
abnormal vaginal bleeding (postcoital. intermentrual, postmeno), vaginal discharge
Cervical CA RF
HPV (16, 18. 33) Smoking (2 fold increase) HIV Early intercourse, many partners High parity Low SES COCP
Smear: high risk HPV +ve w normal cytology
repeat 12 mo
Smear high risk HPV w cytological evidence of dyskaryosis
colposcopy
Smear: 3 successive high risk w no cytology
colposcopy
Smear: 2 smears inadequate, 3 mo apart
colposcopy
HIV cervical screening
yearly cytology
Primary amenorrhea
No periods by 14 (if no other puberty signs)
No periods by 16 (if other signs - breast buds)
Puberty starts at:
8-14 girls (breasts/hair/periods)
9-15 boys
Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism
Low LH and FSH from pituitary –> low estrogen/test from gonads
Problem in hypo or pit
Causes of hypogonadotrophic hypogonad
Kallman's Prader-Willi Pit tumour Hyperprolactinemia Cranial tumour Radiation tx Drugs (opiates, alcohol) Systemic/chronic illness Idiopathic
Hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism
Gonads not responding to gonadotrophins, no neg feedback = HIGH LH and FSH
Hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism causes
Hypothyroid Hyperprolactinemia Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Turners Androgen insensitivity syndrome PCOS
Hypothalamic causes of primary amenorrhea
hx excessive exercise, stress, eating dx, chronic disease, low bmi
Hormonal causes primary amenorrhea
Androgen excess, thyroid problems, high prolactin, dysmorphic
Structural primary amenorrhea
abdo and pelvic exam
Primary amenorrhea IX
Pelvic US
Hormones (LH, FHS, TSH, prolactin)
Assess pubertal status
Height + weight
Dev of pubic hair, breast tissue, acne
Secondary amenorrhea
No periods x 3mo after already having had them
Ix after 6mo
Secondary amen causes
Preg Meno Hypothalamic Pituitary Ovarian Uterine Hypothyroid
Hypothalamic secondary amen
Physiologic stress stops GnRH production
- excessive exercise
- low weight/eatign dx
- chronic disease
- psychological
Pituitary causes of secondary amen
tumour (prolactinoma)
failure (sheehan)
Ovarian secondary amen
PCOS
Premature ovarian failure
Menopause
Uterine secondary amen
Asherman’s syndrome
Sheehan’s syndrome
Woman loses life threatening amount of blood during child birth or severe low BP –> lack of O2 –> damage to pituitary gland –> low ant-pit hormones
Asherman’s syndrome
Scar tissue in uterus or cervix, makes walls of the organ stick together and reduce uterus size (D&C, endometriosis, infection,)
FSH high in secondary amen
primary ovarian failure
High LH or LH:FSH ratio in secondary amen
PCOS
Secondary amen Ix
FSH, LH
MRI head
TSH
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
Male characteristics don’t develop = female phenotype w male sex organs (testes in abdomen - inguinal canal)
No uterus, upper vagina, fallopian tubes or ovaries.
Infertile
Androgen insensitivity syndrome causes
Usually testes make Mullerian hormone - stops male developing female sex hormones
Insensitivity to androgens - no pubic hair, no facial hair or male type muscle development
Androgen insensitivity syndrome mgmt
estrogen therapy
bilateral orchidectomy
Premenstrual syndrome
Fluctuation of hormones, esp E and P
Bloating, headaches, backaches, anxiety, low mood, irritability
**resolve with onset of menstruation
PMS tx
symptom diary
lifestyle change
COCP
SSRI
If PMS has significant effect on QOL
premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Causes of menorrhagia
Fibroids Hormone imbalance (PCOS, thyroid disease, obesity) Copper coil Ehlers-Danlos Bleeding disorders (vWD) Endometrial Ca
Menorrhagia ix
pelvic exam
Pelvic/transvag US if abn pelvic exam, postcoital bleed, intermenstrual bleed, pelvic pain
Menorrhagia mgmt
Exclude pathology (anemia, CA) and manage cause
If no contracep:
-tranexamic acid if no pain (antifibrinolytic)
- mefenamic acid (NSAID - reduce pain + bleed)
Contracep:
- Mirena coil, COCP, POP (norethisterone), Depo injection
If all fails:
- endo ablation
- hysterectomy
Fibroids
common in later reproductive age (meno)
Afro carribean
Increase in estrogen sensitivity
Fibroid locations
Intramural
Subserosal
Submucosal
Pedunculated
Intramural fibroids
within myometrium
change shape of uterus as they grow
Subserosal fibroids
below outer layer of uterus
grow outwards, can be v big, fill abdominal cavity
Submucosal fibroids
below lining of uterus (endometrium)
Pedunculated fibroids
on a stalk
Fibroids Sx
Asymptomatic Menorrhagia (top one) >7 day periods Abdo pain worse during period Bloating or full feeling Urinary/bowel sx Deep dyspareunia Reduced fertility
Fibroids dx
Pelvic/transvag US
Fibroids conservative mgmt
analgesia, tranexamic acid
mirena coil (fibroid <3cm and no uterus distortion)
COCP
GnRH agonist (goserelin) to reduce size, induce menopause sx. Used to reduce size prior to myomectomy
Other fibroids mgmt
Uterine artery embolization (starves fibroid of O2, shrinks it)
Myomectomy (removes tumoour via abdo surg)
Hysteroscopic endometrial ablation (destroy endo via telescope through cervix w diathermy resecting loop)
Hysterectomy
Fibroids complications
Space occupying problems (premature labour, block vag delivery, miscarriage) Infertility Heavy bleeding - anemia Constipation UTI/Urine obstruction Red/carneous degeneration
Red/carneous degeneration
Hemorrhage infarct of fibroid
Occurs in preg
Abdo pain, low grade fever, vom
Conservative mgmt
Postcoital bleeding causes
Idiopathic Cervical ectropion Cervical inflamm from infection (Chlamydia) Cervical ca Atrophic vaginitis Polyps Trauma
Intermenstrual bleeding
Cervical ectropion/polyp/CA
STI
Endometrial polyp/Ca
Iatrogenic contraception related bleeding
Cervical ectropion
Columnar epi of endocervix displayed on ectocervix visible on speculum
Caused by increased estrogen
Cause discharge or postcoital bleed
Cervical ectropion tx
silver nitrate
diathermy
Cervical ectropion transformation zone
where the endo (columnar) meets the ecto (stratified squamous)
Nabothian cyst
fluid filled cysts on surface of cervix, 1cm, harmless
Squamous epi of ectocervix covers mucous secreting columnar epi - traps in cyst
After childbirth or cervicitis secondary to pelvic infection
Can biopsy to exclude pathology
Asherman’s Syndrome sx
amenorrhea
dysmenorrhea
infertility
recurrent miscarriages
Asherman’s syndrome diagnosis
Sonohysterography (pelvic US after uterus filled w fluid)
Hysteroscopy is gold standard - can dissect adhesions during
Endometriosis
Ectopic endometrial tissue outside the uterus
Responds to menstrual cycle to causes sig pain during menstruation due to bleeding around local tissues in pelvis
Can irritate local tissues - causing chronic pelvic pain - worse at certain times & w sex
Endometriosis sx
Abdo/pelvic pain (cyclical) Deep dyspareunia Cyclical bleeding from other sites (hematuria) Fertility issues Endo tissue visible in vagina
Endometriosis Ix
Laparoscopy for dx of abdo endometrial tisue
Endometriosis mgmt
Analgesia
COCP to reg cycle
Progesterone to stop menstruation (depo)
GnRH agonists - medical menopause
Laparoscopic surgery - dissect/cauterize ectopic tissue
Hysterectomy + bilat salpingo-oopherectomy last resort
Ovarian cysts
PCOS trias
Do CA125 to rule out CA
PCOS triad
Polycystic ovaries on scan
anovulation
hyperandrogenism
Ovarian cysts sx
Asymptomatoc
Pelvic pain
Bloating
Fullness
Very large cysts (mucinous cystadenomas) can be felt as pelvic mass
Can be acute if torsion, hemorrhage, or rupture
Functional ovary cyst
Follicular cyst is developing follicle
-Fail to rupture & release egg –> persist
-Usually go away after a few cycles - harmless
Corpus luteum cyst - after follicle releases egg and luteum faisl to break down
Serous cystadenoma
benign tumour of epithelial cells
Mucinous cystadenoma
benign tumour of epithelial cells, can become v big
Dermoid cyst
benign ovarian tumour
teratomas, fro germ cells filled w diff tissues
Complication: torsion
Ovarian cyst comps
rupture - bleed into peritoneum
torsion
hemorrhage cyst
Meig’s syndrome
older women
Ovarian tumour is fibroma
Assoc w pleural effusion + ascites
Things resolve once removed
PCOS sx
Weight gain hirsutism oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea Poor fertility Acanthosis nigricans Impaired glucose tolerance
PCOS hormones
LH high
LH:FSH high
Insulin high
Testosterone high
PCOS rotterdam criteria
2/3 to make dx SHOP String of pearls Hyperandrogenism Oligomenorrhea Prolactin Normal
PCOS insulin resistance
high levels of insulin = higher levels of androgens
metformin can improve the insulin resistance, also lifestyle
PCOS mgmt
Weight loss
COCP
Infertility: weight loss, metformin, clomifene
Hirsutism mgmt (PCOS)
Co-cyprindiol (Dianette) - anti-androgen, contraception, VTE risk
Topical eflornithine - facial hair
Spironolactone, finasteride (5 alpha reductase inhibitor to decrease testosterone), flutamide (nonsteroidal antiandrogen)
Premature Ovarian Failure
menopaise <40y
Raised LH and FSH
Causes: idiopathic, chemo/radio, autoimmune, Turners
Menopause
12 mo after last period
Contracep x 2y after LMP <50, 1y >50
Drop in E and P
LH, FSH usually high in resp to drop in E & P
Perimeno sx
hot flush emotional lability premenstrual syndrome irreg periods heavier/lighter periods vaginal dryness reduced libido
Perimeno sx mgmt
HRT Tibolone (only after 12mo LMP) SSRI - fluoxetine/citalopram Clonidine CBT
Tibolone
synthetic steroid w weak E, P and androgenic activity
Clonidine
reduce hot flush (antihypertensive)
HRT non-hormonal
Lifestyle
SSRI - fluoxetine
Venlafaxine - SNRI hot flush
Clonidine
HRT considerations
Perimeno - cyclical tx Post meno - continuous tx Local - topical Systemic Has uterus - add progesterone No uterus - no progesterone
HRT estrogen + Prog
lowers risk endometrial CA
increases risk breast CA
Can give the P via mirena coil
Risks of HRT
increases breast CA & endo CA risk
Increase risk stroke, thrombosis
Higher risk with longer use
SE of HRT
bloating
breast swell/tender
weight gain
headache
Uterus develops from:
paramesonephric ducts (Mullerian ducts)
Bicornuate uterus
2 horns of uterus
Adverse preg outcomes but usually successful
Miscarriage, premature, malpresentation
Imperforate hymen
completely formed without any opening, menses sealed in vagina
Intense cyclical pain/cramping assoc with menstruation but no bleeding
Dx w exam, tx surgical incision
If not tx - endometriosis
Transverse vaginal septum
Septum wall forms across the vagina, either perforate or imperforate Perf: difficult sex and tampon Imperf: similar to imperf hymen Dx: exam, US, MRI Tx: surgical cirrection Comps: stenosis of vagina
Vaginal agenesis
Vaginal hypoplasia - small
Agenesis - absent due to failure of mullerian ducts to develop
Assoc w absent uterus and cervix
Ovaries stay
Uterine prolapse 0
normal
Uterine prolapse 1
above introitus >1cm
Uterine prolapse 2
<1cm from introitus (above or below)
Uterine prolapse 3
1 cm below introitus and >2cm of vagina above introitus
Uterine prolapse 4
full eversion from vagina
Rectocele
defect in posterior wall of vagina - constipation and urinary retention, pressure, pain
Cystocele
Defect anterior vag wall
Can also be prolapse of urethra (urethrocele) or both bladder and urethra (cystourethrocele)
Uterine prolapse sx
urinary, bowel, sexual dysfunc feeing of something coming down dragging/heavy sensation in pelvis Lump/mass worse on strain
Uterine prolapse mgmt
Physio. Lifestyle for stress incont (reduced caffeine, incontinence pads). Tx sx with anticholinergic meds -oxybutinin. Vag estrogen cream.
Pessary -ring/Gellhorn/cube/ donut/hodge. Remove and clean every 4 months. (can cause erosion and irritation)
Surgery - hysterectomy, mesh repair controversial. Comps: infx, bleed, damage to bladder/bowel, chronic pain
Urge incont
overactive bladder detrusor muscle
Stress incont
weakness of sphincter allowing urine to leak during cough/laugh
Causes of incontinence
age
BMI
prev preg
vaginl deliveries
Incontinence Ix
Diary
dipstick + culture
post-void residual volume w bladder scan
Urodynamic tests
Stress incont mgmt
weight loss avoid: caffeine/diuretic/overfilling bladder Pelvic floor exercises Duloxetine (SNRI) Surgery (tension free vaginal tape)
Urge incont mgmt
bladder retraining (gradually increase time between voids) Antimuscarinic (oxybutinin, tolterodine)
Bartholin’s cyst
Unilateral
1-5cm
resolve w good hygiene, analgesia, warm compress
Can become abscess if infx - hot, red, tender, pus
Bartholins abscess mgmt
Abx Swab of pus/fluid Staph/strep/e.coli/gonorrhea Fluclox or erythromycin if pen all Co-amox for broader coverage I&D needed sometimes
Lichen Sclerosis
autoimmune
labia, perianal, perineal skin
fissures, cracks, erosions, hemorrhages under skin
Lichen sclerosis sx
itch pain tight skin painful sex (superficial dyspareunia) Skin looks white, shiny, papules/plaques, tight and thin, raised.
Lichen Sclerosis comps
pain and discomfort
Bleeding
5% risk vulval cancer (SCC)
Lichen Sclerosis tx
no cure
biopsy if suspicious lesions
topical steriods (dermovate)
emollients
Cervical CA pop
Young women
Peak reproductive years
Cervical CA causes
HPV (16/18/33) Early sex Many partners Smoking HIV COCP
Cervical CA presentation
Abnormal bleed (intermenstual, postcoital, post meno)
Vag discharge
Pelvic pain
Urinary (dysuria, freq)
Cervical CA stage 1
confined to cervix
Cervical CA stage 2
uterus/upper 2/3 vagina
Cervical CA stage 3
pelvic wall/lower 1/3 vag
Cervical CA stage 4
bladder/rectum/beyond pelvis
CIN 2
moderate dysplasia, likely to progress to CA if no tx
CIN 3
severe dysplasia, will progress if no tx - cervical carcinoma in situ
Smear w mild dyskaryosis
tested for HPV
Smear screen
25-49 - 3y
50-64 - 5y
Smear mild (CIN 1)
continue routine screen, no other Ix unless HPV +
Smear moderate dyskaryosis (CIN 2)
ref to colposcopy under 2w
Smear severe dyskaryosis
suspected CA
refer colposcopy under 2w
Smear inadequate
repeat
Smear HPV +
refer colposcopy
CIN + Stage 1A tx
colposcopy + excision/ablation
Cervical ca: Stage 1B-2A w tumour <4cm
radical hysterectomy + removal of local LN
Cervical ca: Stage 2B-4A or tumour >4cm
chemo + radio
Cervical ca: Stage 4B
chemo/palliative
HPV
most common cause Cervical ca
Anal, vulval, vaginal, penis, mouth, throat cancers
inhibits genes p53 and pRb
Sexually transmitted
HPB warts
6 and 11
HPV cancer
16, 18, 33
Gardasil against
HPV 6, 11, 16, 18
Gardasil against
HPV 6, 11, 16, 18
Endo CA risks
Age (60y peak) Long estrogen exposure (early period, late meno, HRT, no preg) Obesity HNPCC/Lynch syndrome Tamoxifen (breast CA SERM) DM PCOS
Endo CA pres
post meno bleed
inter mentrsual bleed
Endo Ca ix
tranvag US for endo thickness (norm <4mm)
Hysteroscopy with endo biopsy
Endo CA mgmt
- total abdominal hysterectomy w bilat salpingo-ooph
- Wertheim’s hysterectomy includes the pelvic LNs
- Radiotherapy
- Progesterone - slow progression of Ca when surgery not appropriate
Ovarian Ca pop
presents late, 60’s
Ovarian Ca RF
Age (peak at 60) BRCA1 and BRCA 2 genes (FH) More ovulations = greater risk (early periods, late meno, no preg) Ovesity HRT Smoking Breast feeding protective
Ovarian CA pres
Bloating Pelvic pain Urinary sx weight loss abdo mass
CA125 high in:
Ovarian Ca During menstruation Endometriosis Livery cirrhosis Benign ov cysts Fibroids
Ovary ca Ix
CA125
Abdo/pelvic US
Diagnostic laparoscopy
Ovary staging system
FIGO
Ovary Ca stage 1
only in ovary
Ovary Ca stage 2
out of ovary but inside pelvis
Ovary Ca stage 3
out of pelvis but in abdo
Ovary Ca stage 4
spread out of abdo (distant mets)
Ovary Ca mgmt
surgery
Chemo
Krukenberg tumour
ovarian malig. secondary to mets from another site
Vulval Ca
Usually SCC
Vulval Intraepithelial Neoplasia (VIN)
Vulval Ca RF
advanced age
HPV
lichen sclerosus
Vulval CA pres
pain itching discomfort discharge bleeding abnormal appearance or palpation on self exam LN in groin
Vulval CA appearance
labia majora
irregular mass, fungating, ulcerating, bleeding
Vulval Ca dx
biopsy
Vulval Ca mgmt
urgent (2w) referral Incisional bx if low concern Sentinel node bx for LN spread Wide local excision to remove cancer Groin LN dissection to stage and clear CA nodes
Bacterial Vaginosis
Lactobacilli - healthy bacteria produce lactic acid to keep pH low and prevent overgrowth Other bacteria (Gardnerella) overgrow and reduce lactobacilli - causing BV
Bact Vag tx
metronidazole
Bact vag mgmt
Vag swabs to exclude Clam/Gon
Avoid irrigation or cleaning w soaps that disrupt flora
Bact Vag in preg
early delivery risk
Bact Vag pres:
Fishy smelling watery/grey dischrge Dysuria High pH "Clue cells" Can increase risk of transmitting STI
Candidiasis
More common in DM and immunosuppression
Candidiasis pres
itchy
thick, white discharge
vulval and vaginal irritation
Candidiasis mgmt
Clotrimazole cream
1 x clotrimazole pessary
1 x oral fluconazole (150mg)
Gonorrhea
Gram - diplococcus
Young, sexually active, multiple partners
More sx than Chlam
In endocervix
Gonorrhea pres
Odourless, green, purulent discharge
Dysuria
Pelvic pain
Testicular pain
Gonorrhea dx
NAAT detects DNA of gon on endocervical swabs or urine
Endocervical swab for culture + sensitivity
Gonorrhea tx
GUM clinic
Single dose ceftriacone 500mg IM and azithromycin 1g oral
Re-test for cure
Contact tracing
Chlamydia
Gram neg
Most common cause reversible infertility
Chlamydia pres
PV discharge
Pelvic pain
Abnormal bleed
Painful sex
Chlamydia exam
Cervical excitation
Pyrexia
Purulent discharge
Pelvic/abdo tender
Chlam dx
Vulvovaginal swab female
First catch urine men
NAAT
Chlam tx
GUM
Doxycycline 7d
Singe dose 1g azithromycin (better compliance)
No need to re test
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Lymphoid tissue around side of infx in those with Chlam
3 stages
Lymphogranuloma venereum stage 1
painless ulcer
on penis or vaginal wall or rectum
Lymphogranuloma venereum stage 2
lymphadenitis - swelling, inflammation, pain of LN infected with bacteria.
Lymphogranuloma venereum stage 3
where inflamm in rectum and anus - proctocolitis leads to anal pain and discharge
PID
Inflammation, usually from infx, of organs of pelvis
Usually from cervix infx
Major cause infertility and pain
PID bacteria
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhea
PID presentation
pelvic pain/low abdo pain fever dysuria deep dyspareunia vag discharge abnormal bleeding menorrhagia cervical excitation
PID mgmt
oral ofloxacin 400mg BD + oral metronidazole 400mg BD x 14d
OR
IM ceftriaxone 500mg single dose + oral doxycycline 100mg BD w oral metronidazole 400mg x 14d
- treat based on clinical dx
- consider removal of IUD
- GUM referral
Fits-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome
PID causes inflammation of liver capsule –> adhesions between liver + peritoneum
RUQ pain referred to R shoulder tip if diaphragmatic irritation
Herpes Simplex
HSV 1 - cold sores
HSV 2 - genital herpes
SOME overlap
Can cause aphthous ulcers - stomatitis herpetiformis
HSV pres
labial ulceration/vesicles
pain
no discharge
ask re: sex contacts
HSV dx
clinical
swab for viral PCR
HSV mgmt
Acyclovir (oral in stomatitis and genital, topical for cold sores)
Can require long term
HSV + preg
Acyclovir can be used
Neonatal HSC infx has high morb + mort
Risk of vertical trans should be minimized
- if lesions >28w - ELCS at term (6w for fetus to get passive imunity)
- if recurrent genital herp is known- acyclovir
**NO increased risk miscarriage
% women conceive in 1st year
85%
How many women struggle w fertility
1/7
How long without conception for Ix
12 mo <35
6mo >35
Causes of infertility
Sperm Ovulation Tubal Uterine Unexplained 40% a mix of male and female issues
Advice for conception
folic acid 400mg/d healthy BMI No smoking or excessive alcohol Sex 2-3 times/week times intercourse not needed/recommended
Infertility Ix
BMI Semen analysis Serum LH, FSH on day 2-5 Serum progesterone d21 Anti-mullerian hormone (anytime) US pelvis (structures, PCO) Screen for chlam/gon Hysterosalpingogram (patency of tubes and can help conception) Laparoscopy + dye test (patency of F tubes, adhesions, endometriosis)
What day to take LH, FSH for infertility
d 2-5
Infertility: high FSH
poor ovarian reserve
Infertility: high LH
PCOS/ovarian failure
Infertility BMI
High - PCOS
Low - amenorrhea
When to take infertility progesterone
Day 21
Infertility high progesterone
ovulation occurred and corpus luteum has formed and is secreting progesterone
Infertility anti-mullerian hormone
Marker of ovarian reserve
Rls by granulosa cells in follicles - falls as eggs used up
Anovulation mgmt
Ovarian drill for PCOS
Clomifene d2-6 (or Letrozole)
Gonadotrophins (LH, FSH)
Metformin
Clomifene
SERM
Day 2-6
Stops neg feedback of E on hypothalamus - increases secretion of LH and FSH
Letrozole
Aromatase inhibitor
Metformin in infertility
If insulin insensitivity and obesity (PCOS) - increases likelihood of ovulation
Infertility: tubal issues mgmt
Cannulation during hysterosalpingogram
Laparoscopy to remove adhesions or endo
IVF (30% success/cycle)
Infertility: uterine factors mgmt
Surgery to correct polyps, adhesions, structural issues
Infertility: sperm mgmt
surgical sperm retrieval
intra-uterine insemination
intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
Sperm analysis instructions
No ejac x 3d prior and at most 5d
No hot baths/sauna/tight undies
Get the full sample
Deliver to lab within 1h
Things affecting sperm sample
Hot baths tight undies smoking alcohol raised BMI Caffeine
Normal semen volume
> 1.5ml
pH of semen
> 7.2
Concentration of sperm
> 15million/ml
Total # sperm
39million/sample
Motility of sprm
> 40% are mobile
Vitality sperm
> 58%
% normal sperm in sample
> 4%
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Comp of infertility tx - promote development of eggs in ovaries
Leads to multiple developing leuteinised ovarian cysts
Release E, P and vascular endothelial growth factors
Ovarian hyperstim syndrome ft
Abdo pain + bloating N/V Diarrhea Hypotension Ascites Reduced UO Prothrombotic state - VTE
Mild –> abdo pain, bloat
Severe –> ascites, oliguria, hypoproteinameia, hematrocrit >45%
Ovarian hyperstim mgmt
Supportive and tx complications (ascitic drainage, anticoag)
ICU
Early Preg: folic acid + vits
400mcg/d before and until 12 weeks - NTD
Vitamin D
Early Preg: avoid
Vitamin A supplements Eating liver/paté (teratogenic) Drinking Smoking (IUGR/preterm) Unpasteurized dairy/blue cheese (listeriosis) Uncooked poultry Contact sports Flying - increased VTE risk
Early Preg: smoking risks
IUGR Miscarriage Stillbirth Pre-term labour Placental abruption Pre-eclampsia Cleft-lip/palate
Ectopic presentation
Delayed menses, hx of sex
Low abdo pain, constant in iliac fossa, worsening
Vag bleed - light/spot
***shock if ruptured
Lower abdo tender
Cervical excitation
Avoid palpating adnexa - can rupture preg
Ectopic sites
95% tubal (isthmus, ampulla, infundibular) Interstitial/Cornual Cervical Ovarian Abdominal
Ectopic RF
PIPPA Previous ectopic IUD in situ PID Pelvic/tubal surgery Assisted reprod.
Cervical STI (C/G) Smoking
Ectopic blood tests
FBC
Group Save
hCG - normally doubles every 48h…if NOT doubling, likely ectopic “suboptimal rise in hCG”
Ectopic Ix
US
- HCG >1500 should see normal preg
- HCG >150 and no IUP –> ectopic till proven otherwise
IF <1500 and equivocal US –> serial HCG and US
GS in adnexa, free fluid, no IUP
Ectopic mgmt: expectant
Pain free Stable hCG <1500 Unruptured tubal ectopic <35mm No HR Able to attend F/U
Ectopic mgmt: medical
MTX 50mg - interfere w DNA synthesis, kills trophoblast tissue Pain free Stable hCG <10,000 Unruptured tubal ectopic <35mm No HR Able to attend F/U
Ectopic mgmt surgical
Laparoscopic w Salpingectomy or salpingostomy GOLD STAND Pain Unstable Tubal ectopic >35mm HR hCG >5000 Unable for F/U
miscarriages
1/5 women
Missed miscarriage
fetus died <20w, remains in uterus
Threatened miscarriage:
Os closed
FH seen
bleeding
Inevitable miscarriage
Os open
FH seen
bleeding
Incomplete miscarriage
Os open
No FH
retained products of conception - infx risk.
Need misoprostol pessary or evacuation of retained products of conception
Complete miscarriage
Os closed
No FH
No products left
Anembryonic preg
Gestational sac but no embryo in it
<25mm and no tissue - confirmed
Recurrent miscarriage
3 in a row
Causes of recurrent miscarriages
idiopathic (older women) Antiphospholipid syndrome Thrombophilia (2nd tri) Uterine abnormalities Genetic factors Chronic histiocytic intervillositis Chronic ill (DM, SLE)
Recurrent miscarriage ix
Antiphospholipid Ab
Pelvic US
Genetic testing of parents (microarray)