OBGYN Shelf Flashcards
Clinical features of vaginal cancer (3)
Vaginal bleeding
Malodorous vaginal discharge
Irregular vaginal lesion
Risk factors for vaginal cancer (4)
Age > 60
HPV infection
Tobacco use
In utero DES exposure
Indication for endometrial bx
Postmenopausal bleeding and endometrial stripe >4mm on US
Theca lutein cyst presentation (3)
Multilocular
Bilateral
10-15 cm ovaries
Theca lutein cyst pathogenesis (3)
Ovarian hyperstimulation due to:
Gestational trophoblastic dz
Multifetal gestation
Infertility tx
Complete hydatidiform mole
A gestational trophoblastic dz resulting from the abnormal fertilization of an empty ovum by either 2 sperm or single sperm that duplicates its genome upon fertilization
The resultant gestation is composed of abnormal, proliferative trophoblastic tissue that secretes markedly elevated b-hCG.
b-hCG causes hyperstimulation of the ovaries and hypertrophy and luteinization of the theca cells. The thecal cells secrete androgens, leading to acute hyperandrogenism
Absolute contraindications for combined hormonal contraceptives (9)
Migraines with aura
Severe HTN
Ischemic heart disease, stroke
Age >35 and smoking >15 cigarettes/day
<3 weeks postpartum
Hx of VTE
Thrombophilia (factor V Leiden, antiphospholipid syndrome)
Active breast cancer
Active or severe liver dz
Vesicovaginal fistula
Aberrant connection between the bladder and vagina allowing urine to constantly drain into the vaginal, creating continuous, painless urinary leakage.
Dx visualization of pooling of clear fluid in vaginal on pelvic exam vs bladder dye testing
Causes and timing of vesicovaginal fistulas
Immediately following intraoperative bladder injury (c-section, hysterectomy)
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI)
Intermittent, involuntary loss of urine with increased intraabdominal pressure (coughing, laughing, sneezing).
D/t either decreased urethral sphincter muscle tone or urethral hypermobility from weakened pelvic floor muscles
Overflow incontinence
Continuous, painless loss of urine due to chronic urinary retention.
D/t diminished contractility of bladder detrusor (neurogenic bladder from DM), external compression of urethral outlet (fibroids, prolapse) that impede bladder emptying
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM)
Dilated cardiomyopathy that develops during the last month of pregnancy or within 5 months following delivery. Present with progressive dyspnea on exertion, lower extremity edema, and an S3 suggestive of decompensated heart failure. PPCM often causes secondary mitral regurgitation, which causes a holosystolic murmur best heard at the apex.
Overactive bladder (OAB)
Excessive involuntary detrusor muscle spasms creating a sudden urge to urinate, typically followed by an immediate loss of urine
3 type of urinary incontinence
Stress urinary incontinence
Overflow incontinence
Urge incontinence/ overactive bladder
3 risk factors for peripartum cardiomyopathy
Maternal age >30
Multiple gestation
Eclampsia or preeclampsia
Peripartum cardiomyopathy management
Urgent delivery if hemodynamically unstable vs standard management of HFrEF (beta blockers, diuretics)
Ectopic pregnancy dx
positive hCG
Transvaginal US showing adnexal mass and empty uterus
Ectopic pregnancy clinical features
Abdominal pain, amenorrhea, vaginal bleeding
Hypovolemic shock in ruptured ectopic pregnancy
Cervical motion, adnexal and/or abd tenderness
+/- palpable adnexal mass
Ectopic pregnancy management
MTX if stable vs surgery if unstable
Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM)
ROM <37 w gestation prior to the onset of labor (closed cervix and irregular cxns)
PPROM management
<34 w w/o complications require inpatient expectant management with prophylactic latency abx (ampicillin and azithromycin), corticosteroids (betamethasone) to decrease risk of NRDS, and fetal surveillance (nonstress test, fetal growth US)
Stress urinary incontinence management
Conservatives: pelvic floor muscle exercises to strengthen and stabilize pelvic musculature
Pts who fail conservative tx or desire surgical management can undergo midurethral sling procedure which prevents urethral hypermobility and allows urethral compression
Ddx for postpartum hemorrhage
Uterine atony
Retained products of conception
Genital tract trauma
Inherited coagulopathy
Abnormally elevated maternal serum AFP (MSAFP) work up
MSAFP >2.5 MoM is suggestive of fetal NTD but can also be due to benign causes such as multiple gestations and incorrect gestational age dating (most common cause)
Abnormal MSAFP level require US to evaluate for NTDs, multiple gestations, and determine accurate gestational age
Rubella infection during pregnancy
Can cause spontaneous, abortion, intrauterine fetal demise, or congenital rubella syndrome (deafness, cardiac defects, hepatosplenomegaly, cataracts, microcephaly)
All women are tested for rubella immunity at 1st prenatal visit by anti rubella IgG. Vaccination is contraindicated during pregnancy but all nonimmune pts should be vaccinated during the immediate postpartum period
Anemia in pregnancy
Hemoglobin <11 g/dL and MCV <80 fL
Rho(D) immunoglobulin administration
Rho(D) immunoglobulin administration given to Rh(D)-negative patients at 28 w and after delivery if the infant is Rh(D) positive. 1st trimester immunization is only indicated in the setting of uterine bleeding