OBGYN COMAT Flashcards
Etiology, precancer, cancer, screening, and presentation of cervical/vaginal/vulvar cancer?
Etiology: HPV
Precancer: CIS
Cancer: SCC
Screening: screen for cervical cancer with a Pap smear
Pt: post-coital bleeding with cervical cancer; black, itchy lesions with vulvar and vaginal cancer
Etiology, precancer, cancer, screening, and presentation of endometrial cancer?
Etiology: estrogen Precancer: dysplasia/atypia Cancer: adenocarcinoma Screening: none Pt: post-menopausal bleeder
Etiology, precancer, cancer, screening, and presentation of epithelial ovarian cancer?
Etiology: ovulation
Precancer: low malignant potential (will not see/discover this)
Cancer: epithelial ovarian cancer
Screening: none
Pt: renal failure from obstructed ureter, SBO, ascites
Etiology, precancer, cancer, screening, and presentation of choriocarcinoma?
Etiology: gestational trophoblastic disease (mole, incomplete mole, normal pregnancy)
Precancer: same as etiology
Cancer: choriocarcinoma
Screening: follow beta HCG while on OCPs
Pt: hyperemesis gravidarum, hyperthyroid, size-date discrepancy
Which types of HPV are associated with malignancy?
HPV 16, 18, 30s
Which types of HPV are associated with warts?
HPV 6, 11
describe stage 1 cervical caner including 1A and 1B
involves only the cervix
1A = microscopic (only seen on cytology)
1B = macroscopic (can see with naked eye)
Involvement of the upper 2/3 of the vagina with cervical cancer makes it stage what?
2A
Involvement of the lower 1/3 of the vagina with cervical cancer makes it stage what?
3A
any involvement of the cardinal ligament in cervical cancer makes it stage what?
2B
Involvement of the pelvic side wall in cervical cancer makes it stage what?
3B
Distant metastases in cervical cancer makes it stage what?
4
what is the difference between 4A and 4B staging for cervical cancer?
4A = involvement of adjacent organs 4B = distant metastasis
What is the screening recommendation for Pap smears?
screen regardless of sexual activity q3 years stating at age 21
How often do you screen with Pap smears if the woman is HPV positive?
q1 year
In what scenario can you do Pap smears q5 years?
over age 30 when combined with HPV testing (can stop at age 65)
What is the next step on a positive Pap smear?
colposcopy (ectocervical inspection and endocervical curettage)
If +endo on colposcopy, what is the next step?
cone biopsy
If +ecto, -endo on colposcopy, what is the next step?
local ablation - cryo or leep
If a patient has ASCUS with an uncertain Pap smear, what is the next step?
HPV DNA or q6 months pap
What stage of cervical cancer requires chemo and radiation?
> /= 2B
What is the treatment for endometrial cancer?
total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (removes the source of estrogen)
What is the next step in workup of a patient with post-menopausal bleeding?
in office endometrial sampling or D+C
If in office endometrial sampling or D+C is positive for hyperplasia, what is the next step? Who is this usually found in?
usually found in reproductive age females; give high dose progesterone
What are 4 presentations of endometrial cancer? What is the Dx?
- old + obese
- old + HRT/SERM
- young + PCOS
- granulosa-theca tumor
All present with vaginal bleeding
Dx: endometrial sampling or D+C (not pelvic u/s)
What are the 4 germ cell tumors of the ovary, and what are their tracking substances?
- dysgerminomas: chemo, LDH
- Endometrial sinus: AFP
- Teratoma: none; can cause storm ovarii
- choriocarcinoma: beta-hCG
Path, pt, dx, and tx of germ call ovarian tumors
Path: nonmalignant
Pt: teenage girls, adnexal mass, weight gain, stage I
Dx: transvaginal ultrasound
Tx: unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
What are the 4 types of epithelial cell ovarian tumors?
serous, mucinous, endometroid (all 3 cyst adenomas), Brenners
What is the Path, pt, dx, and tx of epithelial cell ovarian tumors?
Path: trauma = ovulation; very malignant; BRCA1/2 and HNPCC at increased risk
Pt: age -> post menopausal, null/low parity (the more ovulations you have, the more likely to get it); usually present as stage 3B or worse; generally asymptomatic; peritoneal seeding; advanced stages = renal failure, SBO, ascites
Dx: no screening; do trasnvaginal u/s; CT scan to stage; track with CA-125
Tx: TAH + BSO, chemo with paclitaxel
What are the 2 stromal cell ovarian tumors? What do they produce?
granulosa theca - produce estrogen
Sertoli-Leydig - produce testosterone
What findings on transvaginal u/s would make you think of a simple cyst? What is the next step?
smooth, small, no septations; stop workup
What findings on transvaginal u/s would make you think of a complex cyst? What is the next step?
large, septations, loculated; evaluate age and symptoms
young girl with asymptomatic mass - germ cell tumor; USO
older and asymptomatic or patient has RF, SBO, or ascites - epithelial tumor -> TAH + BSO + paclitaxel
What is the path, pt, dx, tx, and f/u of a complete mole?
Path: completely molar, complete chromosomes (46), completely spermal; good fertilization but bad egg
Pt: size-date discrepancy; very elevated beta HCG (>100,000); can have hyperthyroidism, hyperemesis gravid arum; grape-like mass in vagina; adnexal mass
Dx: transvaginal u/s -> snow storm pattern
Tx: suction curettage
F/u: follow beta HCG q 1 week x 12 months while on OCP
What is the path, pt, dx, tx, and f/u of an incomplete mole?
path: incomplete molar, incompletely chromosomal (69), incompletely spermal (2 sperms, 1 egg); good egg, bad fertilization
Pt, dx, tx, and f/u are the same as a complete mole
Choriocarcinoma path, pt, dx, and tx
path: malignant; product of gestational contents
pt: increased beta-HCG; can occur after miscarriage, molar pregnancy, or normal pregnancy (worst prognosis)
dx: transvaginal u/s; best test is biopsy via D+C; stage with CT scan (mets to lungs + brain MC)
tx: surgery (TAH or debulking for advanced) + chemo (MAC - methotrexate, actinomycin D, +/- cyclophosphamide)
What is the presentation, dx, and tx of SCC and melanoma of the vulva?
Pt: black and itchy lesion
Dx: biopsy
Tx: vulvectomy + LN dissection
What is the Pt, Dx, and Tx of Paget’s disease of the vulva?
Pt: red and itchy lesion
Dx: biopsy
Tx: wide local resection
If you see a grape-like mass in the vagina (not coming out of the cervix), what should you think of?
adenocarcinoma of the vagina caused by DES exposure
What is the definition of postpartum hemorrhage? What are the steps to stopping hemorrhage?
500cc after a vaginal birth and 1000cc after a C-section
- uterine massage
- oxytocin (methergin/hemabate - not the correct answer)
- balloon tamponade
- surgery -> uterine artery ligation -> internal iliac artery ligation -> TAH
What is significant about the uterosacral ligaments?
they need to be cut during a hysterectomy, but they look a lot like the ureter
path, pt, dx, and tx of pelvic floor relaxation
path: large or multiple births -> stretched cardinal ligament
pt: vaginal fullness, chronic back pain
dx: clinical based on speculum exam (if something is falling down from the top, that’s a cystocele; if you see something falling down from the bottom, that’s a rectocele; if you see the cervix much closer to you than it should be, that’s a uterine inversion)
tx: pelvic floor strengthening, hysterectomy (used for uterine inversion), colporrhaphy (used for cystocele or rectocele)
f/u: disease specific (cystocele might present with incontinence; rectocele might present with constipation)
How do you grade uterine inversion?
1 - uterus down at the level of the vagina but not to the opening
2 - uterus at vaginal opening but not outside vagina
3 - uterus progressed outside the vagina
4 - full inversion, outside of the body
What is significant about the suspensory ligament of the ovary?
ovarian blood supply runs through here; can twist upon itself -> ovarian torsion
What ovarian cancers are commonly found in premenarchal women? Which ones are commonly found in post menopausal women? Reproductive age?
premenarchal: germ cell
post-menopausal: epithelial
reproductive: all ovarian cysts are likely benign
What test helps to evaluate an ovarian cyst?
transvaginal ultrasound (MRI is very expensive)
ovarian cyst/mass <3 cm -> next step?
nothing
ovarian cyst/mass <10cm -> next step?
repeat imaging in a couple of months
ovarian cyst/mass >10cm -> next step?
needs to be removed (laparoscopy > laparotomy)
ovarian cyst/mass that grows or fails to resolve -> next step?
needs to be removed (laparoscopy > laparotomy)
What are 6 types of complex ovarian masses?
- teratoma
- endometrioma
- ectopic
- torsion
- tubo-ovarian abscess
- cancer
path, pt, dx, and tx of ovarian teratoma
path: benign
pt: young women (teens), usually asymptomatic; might notice weight gain or abdominal fullness
dx: u/s -> enormous cyst
tx: conservative -> remove cyst only (can remove whole ovary if older and done having kids)
path, pt, dx, and tx of ovarian endometrioma/endometriosis
path: retrograde menses; estrogen responsive
pt: dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, infertility
dx: U/S will show cyst; best test = diagnostic laparoscopy with laser ablation (seeing a chocolate cyst is diagnostic for endometrioma/endometriosis)
for endometriosis w/o endometrioma: requires histology, do OCP trial first
tx: pain control (NSAIDs), OCPs or GnRH analogs, diagnostic laparoscopy with laser ablation for endometrioma
path, pt, dx, and tx of ectopic pregnancy
path: early implantation from stricture or pelvic inflammatory disease; happens most commonly at the ampulla
pt: amenorrhea/spotting, abdomdinal pain, LPT+
dx: urine pregnancy test -> qualitative positive; if beta HCG > discriminatory zone -> U/S should show pregnancy; if U/S shows empty uterus -> ectopic
* discriminatory zone = level beta HCG should be at for a viable pregnancy (between 1500-2000)
tx: salpingostomy (use without rupture), salpingectomy (use if rupture present), methotrexate +/- leucovorin (used in early pregnancy -> beta HCG <5000, gestational size < 3cm, and no fetal heart tones)
* can also use MTX with beta HCG <8,000 and gestational size <3.5 cm but test should be clear
path, pt, dx, and tx of ovarian torsion
path: pedicle, suspensory ligament
pt: spontaneous abdominal pain, ovary could be toxic
dx: U/S with doppler to see decreased BF to ovary
tx: surgical emergency to untwist ovary
path, pt, dx, and tx of tube-ovarian abscess
path: PID, gonorrhea/chlamydia or vaginal flora
pt: abdominal/pelvic pain with no other cause of symptoms and 1 of 3:
1. cervical motion tenderness
2. adnexal tenderness
3. uterine tenderness
(patient will probably also be toxic so look for fever and leukocytosis; presence of WBC on wet prep increases chances of having PID)
dx: U/S to see abscess/cyst
tx: inpatient therapy -> IV:
1. cefoxitin + doxy + metro (preferred)
2. clindamycin + gentamicin
path, pt, dx, and tx of stress incontinence
path: big, multiple births; stretching of cardinal ligament -> cystocele -> pushes urine out with abdominal pressure
pt: squeeze and pee; no urge associated; no nocturnal symptoms
dx: physical exam will reveal a cystocele and you will have a positive q-tip test
tx: pelvic floor strengthening (kegals) -> pessaries -> surgeries (MMK and burch procedures)
Describe a positive q-tip test for stress incontinence
apply q-tip to urethra; if it rotates more than 30 degrees, you have urethral mobility -> stress incontinence
path, pt, dx, and tx of hypertonic/motor urge/overactive bladder
path: random spasms of detrusor muscle
pt: + urge, + nocturnal symptoms; leak with contraction
dx: PE = normal, U/A = normal, cystometry shows spasms
tx: antispasmodics (oxybutynin)
path, pt, dx, and tx of hypotonic/overfill/neurogenic bladder
path: absent detrusor contractions; look for MS, trauma, or anti-spasmodic medications
pt: leaks before bladder explodes; no urge; + nocturnal symptoms; leak regularly throughout the day
dx: distended bladder on PE, +/- focal neurologic deficit responsible; U/A - normal; cystometry = decreased contractions
tx: bethanechol; intermittent vs chronic indwelling catheters
path, pt, dx, and tx of irritated bladder
path; inflammation due to stones, cancer, or UTI
pt: frequency, urgency, dysuria; + urge, no nocturnal incontinence
dx: PE normal, U/A positive for WBC if infection and RBC for cancer or stones; cystometry normal/not needed
tx: UTI = Abx (amoxicillin, nitrofurantoin, TMP-SMX); stones ID via imaging, cancer will need imaging and surgery
path, pt, dx, and tx of fistulas
path: continuous leak; epitheliazed tract between two organs (occur with inflammation and radiation, such as surgery, cancer, or IBD)
Pt: continuous leak with normal function
Dx: PE = fistula; U/A and cystometry not useful; tampon test
tx: surgery
Describe the tampon test for diagnosis of fistulas
put tampon where you think the exit of the fistula is; inject the urethra/bladder with blue dye; wait for blue dye to show up on the tampon
pt, wet mount, and tx of candida vaginal infections
pt: diabetes, steroid use, Abx as risk factors; thick, white, sticky discharge with no odor
wet mount: hyphae (KOH)
tx: anti-fungals (OTC topicals first, Rx fluconazole x1 next)
pt, wet mount, and tx of bacterial vaginosis
pt: thin, grey-white, copious discharge with fishy odor, +whiff test (KOH prep)
wet mount: clue cells (saline prep)
tx: metronidazole (topical first, then oral)
pt, wet mount, and tx of trhichomonas
pt: ping-pong effect between partners; yellow-green frothy discharge, cervical erythema (strawberry cervix)
wet mount: flagellated, motile organisms (saline prep)
tx: metronidazole (PO and must treat both partners at the same time)
Path, pt, dx, and tx of cervicitis
Path: infection of cervix; caused by GC/chlamydia, or organisms that cause vulvovaginitis
Pt: cervical motion tenderness + mucopurulent discharge but without other signs of PID
Dx: physical exam, GC/chlamydia NAAT+PCR, wet prep (do not do gram stain + culture)
Tx: GC: ceftriaxone x 1 IM
chlamydia: doxy or azithro (treat both)
Path, pt, dx, and tx of PID
Path: ascending infection caused by GC 1/3 of time, chlamydia 1/3 of time, and vaginal flora 1/3 of time
Pt: sick/toxic; dx criteria:
1. pelvic/abdominal pain
2. no other cause of symptoms
3. any one of the following be positive: cervical motion tenderness, adnexal tenderness, uterine tenderness
look for: fever, leukocytosis, d/c
Dx: clinical; can do transvaginal u/s to help identify tuba-ovarian abscess of free fluid
Tx: in patient = severely ill, N/V (cannot tolerate PO), or pregnant = cefoxitin and doxy IV; back-up (allergy/pregnancy) = clindamycin + gentamicin
outpatient regimen = ceftriaxone IM x1 + doxy + metronidazole
What is the most common cause of vaginal bleeding in the premenopausal female? reproductive age female? Post-menopausal female?
pre-menopausal: foreign body
reproductive: pregnancy
post-menopausal: vaginal atrophy
What is the most concerning cause of vaginal bleeding in the premenopausal female? Reproductive age? Post-menopausal?
pre-menopausal: sexual abuse
reproductive: anatomy, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and cervical cancer
post-menopausal: endometrial cancer
What are the steps in management of a life-threatening pelvic bleed?
- 2 large bore IVs
- IVF boluses
- type and cross, transfusion
- IV estrogen (to stop uterine bleeding)
- surgical intervention
What are 4 options for surgical intervention of uterine bleeding?
- intracavitary tamponade
- D+C (preferred)
- UAE (uterine artery embolization) - usually for AVMs or fibroids
- total abdominal hysterectomy
passage of contents, os status, and u/s of a threatened abortion
no passage of contents, os is closed, u/s shows live baby (there’s just some bleeding that tips you off)
passage of contents, os status, and u/s of an inevitable abortion
no passage of contents, os is open, u/s shows baby is dead
passage of contents, os status, and u/s of an incomplete abortion
passage of clots or fetal tissue, os is open, u/s might show retained parts
passage of contents, os status, and u/s of a complete abortion
there was passage of contents, os is closed, ultrasound does not show a baby
passage of contents, os status, and u/s of a missed abortion
no passage of contents, os is closed, u/s shows dead baby (abortion happened but mom does not know)
What is medical management of a missed abortion?
misoprostol (in first trimester) -> oxytocin -> or D+C if she wants to to be faster
**Remember that all Rh- mothers need to be given Rhogam
If trasnvaginal u/s reveals an ectopic pregnancy with rupture or hemodynamic instability, what is the next step in management?
salpingectomy
If transvaginal u/s reveals an ectopic pregnancy without rupture and the patient is hemodynamically stable, what is the next step in management?
salpingostomy (open up tube and suck out ectopic)
What is the criteria to be able to use methotrexate +/- leucovorin for treatment of an ectopic pregnancy?
- beta-HCG < 5,000
- gestational size < 3.5 cm
- no fetal heart sounds
- mom should not have been on folate
If transvaginal u/s is inconclusive and the beta-HCG is >/= 1500, what do you do?
treat it like an ectopic
If transvaginal u/s is inconclusive and the beta-HCG is <1500, what do you do? What are the next steps?
too soon to tell -> have mom come back in 48 hours to repeat beta-HCG
If the beta-HCG doubles -> intrauterine pregnancy
If the beta-HCG fails to double -> ectopic pregnancy
Path, Pt, Dx, and Tx of uterine fibroids
Path: benign growths of the myometrium (not cancerous); estrogen responsive
Pt: asymptomatic, anemia/bleeding, painful, can lead to infertility
Dx: transvaginal u/s (best imaging test is an MRI)
Tx: meds: OCPs 1st line, NSAIDs for pain
surgery: myomectomy if want kids later; TAH if does not want kids later
leuprolide shrinks fibroids before surgery
What are the diagnostic criteria for PCOS?
- history of anovulation
AND - biochemical evidence of hyperandrogenism (LH:FSH > 3:1)
OR - imaging evidence of multiple ovarian follicles
precocious puberty workup
secondary sex characteristic at age = 8yo -> bone age with wrist x-ray -> + when bone age is 2+ years greater than chronological age -> GnRH stim test -> increased LH -> central (do MRI to look for tumor or constitutional)
At what approximate age and in what order does puberty occur for a girl?
breasts (age 8), axillary (age 9), growth spurt (age 10), menarche (age 11)
What is the treatment for constitutional central precocious puberty?
continuous leuprolide (turn off GnRH axis to allow bone age to catch up)
If GnRH stimulation test fails to change LH, what are the next steps in workup?
U/S of abdomen, U/S of adrenals, transvaginal U/S, DHEAS, testosterone, 17-OH-progesterone -> will result in CAH (steroid tx) or tumor (resection tx) or cyst (reassurance)
what is the diagnostic definition of delayed puberty? What are the next steps in workup?
no secondary sexual characteristics by 13; no menarche by 15
do bone age and biochemical profile (LH/FSH)
What is the diagnosis with delayed puberty and increased FSH and LH? What is the next step in workup?
hypergonadotropic hypogonadism -> karyotype
What is the diagnosis with delayed puberty and non elevated FSH and LH? What is the next step in work-up?
hypogonadotropic hypogonadism -> prolactin level, TSH/free T4, pregnancy test, CBC, LFT, ESR, MRI
What is the next step in workup with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism with all subsequent testing negative (cannot find a cause, ie constitutional)
wait (there is not obvious pathology causing it so wait for them to catch up); do not give growth hormone; can skip all the lab tests if mom has a positive family history of delayed puberty also
What are the possible diagnoses of a female who is > 15 yo, has not had menses, has a normal HPA, and has normal anatomy?
anorexia/weight loss, pregnancy prior to first bleed, imperforate hymen
What are the possible diagnoses of a female who is > 15 yo, has not had menses, has a normal HPA, but has abnormal anatomy?
~Qw34Mullerian agenesis - (X, X) with normal testosterone
androgen insensitivity syndrome/testicular feminism - (X,Y) with elevated testosterone
What are the diagnoses of a female who is > 15 yo, has not had menses, has normal anatomy, but lacks a normal HPA?
Kallmann syndrome (no FSH, no LH, no mass on MRI)
craniopharyngioma (no FSH, no LH, MRI + for mass)
Turner’s syndrome (X,O), increased FSH, increased LH, + transvaginal u/s
Craniopharyngioma/Kallmann’s syndrome
Path: craniopharyngioma: anterior pituitary
Kallmann’s: hypothalamus
Pt: + uterues/tubes, no secondary sex characteristics
**Kallmann’s: anosmia
Dx: decreased FSH, decreased LH, MRI
Tx: estrogen + progesterone, resect if tumor
What do the mullerian ducts normally develop into?
upper 1/3 of vagina, uterus, tubes
Mullerian agenesis
genetically female, has secondary sex characteristics bc she has ovaries; has vulva/vagina/clitoris; only doesn’t have the mullerian ducts so lacks upper 1/3 of vagina, uterus, and tubes
Androgen insensitivity syndrome
genetically male; develops testes, which produce mullerian-inhibiting factor -> no upper 1/3 of vagina, uterus, or tubes; testosterone can’t do anything on body, so testosterone -> estrogen and progesterone -> external female genitalia
Mullerian agenesis path, Pt, Dx, and Tx
Path: idiopathic loss of mullerian ducts (X,X)
Pt: + secondary sex characteristics, + external female parts; no uterus
Dx: (X,X), normal testosterone, normal FSH, LH
Tx: elevate vagina, cannot have kids
Androgen insensitivity syndrome path, pt, dx, and tx
path: (X,Y) with resistance to testosterone, + secondary sexual characteristics, + external female genitalia, no uterus or tubes (MIF)
Dx: (X,Y), elevated testosterone, FSH and LH normal, u/s shows testes
Tx: elevate vagina, after puberty (age 21) do orchiectomy
Turner syndrome
path: streak ovaries (X,O)
pt: webbed neck, broad spaced nipples, shield like chest, cardiac problems (coarctation, bicuspid aortic valve), - secondary sexual characteristics, + external female genitalia, + uterus
Dx: (X,O) (can be X,X theoretically), elevated LH, FSH, u/s shows streak ovaries
Tx: give estrogen and progesterone; f/u echo
What is the definition of secondary amenorrhea?
3 consecutive cycles with no menses (in a patient who previously did have menses)
What are the 5 main causes of secondary amenorrhea?
- pregnancy (urine pregnancy test)
- hypothyroid (TSH)
- prolactinemia or prolactinoma (prolactin)
- medications
- HPO axis
What is the first step in workup when evaluating the HPO axis for secondary amenorrhea? When does this usually happen?
progesterone challenge; this usually happens at 6 months of amenorrhea (after negative workup of the most common causes at 3 months)
In the work-up of secondary amenorrhea, a positive progesterone challenge test means what diagnosis?
positive progesterone challenge test means progesterone caused menses -> PCOS dx
What is the next step of work-up of secondary amenorrhea following a negative progesterone challenge test? What diagnosis is indicated by a negative test?
give estrogen and progesterone; if does not cause menses -> problem with the endometrium -> Ashermann’s or ablation
What is the next step in workup of secondary amenorrhea following a negative progesterone challenge test, and positive estrogen + progesterone test?
means there is a problem with the signal -> get FSH, LH, and FSH:LH (if elevated/elevated ration -> ovarian problem); (if normal/low -> brain problem)
What are the possible ovarian problems causing secondary amenorrhea (negative progesterone challenge test, positive estrogen + prog test, elevated LH, FSH, FSH:LH)? How are they differentiated?
differentiated by u/s
follicles -> resistant ovarian syndrome/savage syndrome (treated like menopause, gives high dose hormone replacement if desires fertility)
no follicles -> menopause (< 40 = premature ovarian failure)
What is the treatment for organic erectile dysfunction?
phosphodiesterase inhibitors - tadalafil, sildenafil
What is the first step in workup of female infertility?
mucous workup (couple has sex in the middle of the woman’s cycle right before coming into the clinic) -> smush test -> abnormal if < 6cm on smush test or no sperm when you look under microscope -> hostile mucous
What is the treatment for hostile mucous?
estrogen or artificial insemination
What is a normal result on a mucous workup for female infertility? What’s the next step in workup?
normal test if >/= 6 cm on smush test and + for sperm, + fern sign
Now need to assess ovulations
If a female is found to be anovulatory in infertility workup, what is the treatment?
clomiphene or pergonal (clomiphene preferred)
if both mucous and ovulation are found to be normal on female infertility workup, what is the next step?
hysterosalpingogram -> visualize uterus and tubes
if mucous, ovulation, and hysterosalpingogram are found to be normal, what is the last step in workup?
exploratory laparotomy to look for endometriosis
How do clomiphene and pergonal work?
clomiphene disinhibits GnRH so the axis can continue; pergonal becomes FSH/LH
PE, testosterone level, DHEA-S level, imaging, Dx, and Tx of PCOS
PE: hirsutism Testosterone: increased DHEA-S: normal Imaging: bilateral ovary involvement Dx: LH:FSH >3:1; u/s showing follicles Tx: exercise + weight loss; metformin, OCPs if not desiring pregnancy; clomiphene if wanting to be on pregnancy; spironolactone
PE, testosterone level, DHEA-S level, imaging, Dx, and Tx of Sertoli-Leydig tumor of ovary
PE: virilization Testosterone: very elevated DHEA-S: normal Imaging: unilateral ovary involvement Dx: transvaginal u/s Tx: resection
PE, testosterone level, DHEA-S level, imaging, Dx, and Tx of adrenal tumor
PE: virilization Testosterone: normal DHEA-S: very elevated Imaging: unilateral adrenal gland involvement Dx: CT/MRI; adrenal vein sampling Tx: resection
PE, testosterone level, DHEA-S level, imaging, Dx, and Tx of congenital adrenal hyperplasia
PE: hirsutism
Testosterone: normal
DHEA-S: elevated
imaging: bilateral adrenal gland invovlement
Dx: CT/MRI: 17-OH-progesterone level in urine
Tx: give cortisol and aldosterone (via fludrocortisone)
PE, testosterone level, DHEA-S level, imaging, Dx, and Tx of familial hirsutism
PE: hirsutism Testosterone: normal DHEA-S: normal Imaging: normal Dx: N/A Tx: cosmetic/symptomatic
Path, Pt, Dx, and Tx of menopause
Path: ovarian failure -> decreased estrogen, infertility
Pt: hot flashes, vaginal atrophy, frequent UTI, decreased libido, irritability and mood swings, cessation of menstrual periods for 12 consecutive cycles
Dx: clinical; decreased estrogen, increased FSH, no ovarian follicles on u/s (but you should not choose to order these tests)
Tx: do NOT pick phytoestrogens or HRT; SSRI/SNRI esp venlafaxine (NOT sertraline or fluoxetine), estrogen creams, Vit D + Ca for prophylaxis against osteoporosis
At what age are women screened for osteoporosis? What is the treatment? What measures can prevent osteoporosis?
dexa scan at 65 yo; bisphosphonates for tx
prophylaxis: prevent with Vit D and Ca (if Vit D deficiency, replace with 50,000 units weekly), exercise
What changes in vitals are expected in a pregnant woman?
decreased MAP due to decreased SVR; increased HR, increased preload, increased RBC, decreased Hgb (increased RBC/very increased plasma)
What are the changes to the primary clotting cascade in pregnancy?
primary cutting cascade involves platelets doing the 3 A’s: adhesion, activation, aggregation to form a platelet plug surrounded by a fibrinogen mesh
Pregnancy:
increased vWF = increased adhesion (1st A) -> increases amount of fibrinogen mesh
What are the changes to the secondary clotting cascade in pregnancy?
Fibrinogen -> fibrin (clot) usually broken down via tPA to split products
Pregnancy:
increased factors 7, 8, 10. increased inhibitor to tPA, reduced protein C + S
(protein C + S are anticoagulant, so less of them = hypercoagulable; factors 7, 8, and 10 are pro-coagulants, so more of them = hypercoagulable)
What are the changes to the kidney function during pregnancy?
increased GFR thus decreased Cr (normal = 0.4-0.8); obstructive uropathy at the pelvic brim as the uterus grows
How much weight should a woman gain during pregnancy?
BMI and how much weight woman should gain each week of pregnancy (roughly):
<18.5 -> 1.0 lb/week (total of 28-40 lb)
18.5-25 -> 0.75 lb/week (total of 25-35 lb)
25-30 -> 0.50 lb/week (total of 15-25 lb)
>30 -> 0.25lb/week (total of 10-20 lb)
What GI side effects can you expect during pregnancy, and what are their treatments?
GERD -> PPI
nausea -> ondansetron
constipation -> stool softeners or motility agents
iron deficiency anemia -> iron (which will worsen constipation)
Explain the gravid/para/abortions system
gravid = counts once for each event of pregnancy (twins = 1) para = counts once for each event of delivery (twins = 1) abortions = loss of any reason
What labs should be collected at the 10 weeks pregnancy appt?
Blood: ABO, Rh-Ag, Hgb/Hct, HIV, HepB, RPR, Titers for varicella and rubella
Urine: U/A + culture, proteinuria, gc/chlamydia
Cytology: Pap smear
Aneuploidy path, pt, dx, and tx
Path: Down syndrome c21 (drinking age), Edward syndrome c18 (voting age), Patau’s syndrome c13 (PG-13); risk significantly increases with increased maternal age (but increased prevalence in younger women due to increased number of pregnancies)
Pt: asymptomatic screen (increased maternal age or previous pregnancy with aneuploidy)
Dx: screening tool (noninvasive); confirm with confirmatory test (invasive)
Tx: termination
What is involved in a first trimester screening for aneuploidy?
u/s for nuchal translucency (<3 mm), PAPP-A, hCG