OBGYN Passmed Flashcards
What stage of oogenesis do cells develop to in utero?
Prophase I
What stage are secondary oocytes held at until fertilisation?
Metaphase II
How does GFR change in pregnancy?
Increases by 30-60%
What is the definition of primary amenorrhoea?
Failure to establish menstruation by 15 years old in girls with normal secondary sexual characteristics (such as breast development), or by 13 years old in girls with no secondary sexual characteristics
What are possible causes of primary amenorrhoea?
- Gonadal dysgensis (eg, Turner’s) –> the most common cause. 2. Congenital malformations of the genital tract 3. Functional hypothalamic amenorrhoea (eg, secondary to anorexia) 4. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia 5. Imperforate hymen
What are possible causes of secondary amenorrhea?
- EXCLUDE PREGNANCY*
1. Hypothalamic amernorrhoea (eg, secondary stress, excess exercise) 2. PCOS 3. Hyperprolactinaemia 4. Premature ovarian failure 5. Thyrotoxicosis
If a girl presented with amenorrhoea, and her gonadotrophins came back high, what would this indicate?
Gonadal dysgenesis (eg, Turner’s), or ovarian issue (Premature ovarian failure)
If a girl presented with amenorrhoea, and her gonadotrophins came back low, what would this indicate?
Hypothalamic cause
How does stroke volume change during pregnancy?
Increases (and consequently increases cardiac output)
What are the three types of foetal lie
- Longitudinal (normal) 2. Transverse 3. Oblique
Risk factors for transverse lie foetuses
- Previous pregnancy 2. Fibroids or other pelvic tumour 3. Twins/Triplets 4. Prematurity (common up to 32 weeks) 5. Polyhydraminos 6. Foetal abnormalities
What cells line the ectocervix?
Stratified squamous non-keratinised epithelium
What fascia encases the axillary contents?
clavipectoral fascia
What is the combined test for Down’s syndrome?
HCG (increased), Pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (decreased PAPP-A), nuchal translucency via ultrasound (thickened)
If the combined test for Down’s syndrome returns as abnormal, what investigation is next?
Non invasive prenatal screening test or CVS/amniocentesis (invasive)
What does the non invasive prenatal screening test analyse?
Small DNA fragments that are circulating in pregnant women’s blood. Derived form placental cells. It has a high specificity and sensitivity for Down Syndrome
When should Down’s syndrome screening be carried out?
11-13 weeks
What is HCG levels in Edwards and Patau syndrome vs Down’s?
Edward + Patau syndrome have lower HCG, Downs has higher
What chromosome abnormality is Edward syndrome associated with?
Trisomy 18
What chromosome abnormality is Patau syndrome associated with?
Trisomy 13
What is seen on histology with a yolk sac tumour?
Schiller-Duval bodies
What is the most common ovarian tumour?
Serous cystadenoma (lined with ciliated cells, benign)
What is the most common germ cell tumour?
Teratoma
What is the recommended folic acid amount, and when should it be taken?
400mcg OD 3 months before conception up to 12 weeks gestation
What condition is classically associated with rhesus disease
Hydrops fetalis (a type of haemolytic disease of the newborn)