Obs and Gynae 4 Flashcards
What layers are cut through in lower segment Caesarian section (8)
- Superficial fascia
- Deep fascia
- Anterior rectus sheath
- Rectus abdominis muscle (not cut, rather pushed laterally following incision of the linea alba)
- Transversalis fascia
- Extraperitoneal connective tissue
- Peritoneum
- Uterus
What strains of HPV cause cervical cancer?
16, 18
If a patient has the IUD fitted and wants HRT what key info can you give?
The progesterone in the IUD is enough to protect against endometrial cancer risk so they can have just oestrodiol, they do not need combind HRT
State the Rotterdam Criteria
2/3 from:
1. infrequent or no ovulation (usually manifested as infrequent or no menstruation)
2. clinical and/or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism (such as hirsutism, acne, or elevated levels of total or free testosterone)
3. polycystic ovaries on ultrasound scan (defined as the presence of ≥ 12 follicles (measuring 2-9 mm in diameter) in one or both ovaries and/or increased ovarian volume > 10 cm³)
Catagories of PPH
minor (500–1000 ml)
major (more than 1000 ml)
Major:
- moderate (1000–2000 ml)
- severe (more than 2000 ml)
Abx prophylaxis for GBS, whats given and when?
IV intrapartum Benzylpenecillin to mum only!
Name the risk factors for GDM (5) and if they have 1 when should they be screened?
If they have previously had GDM when should they be screened?
- BMI > 30
- First degree relative with type 1 diabetes
- previous GDM
- previous macrosomic baby (> 4.5kg)
- High prevalence ethnicity
screen OGGT at 24-28 weeks
If have previous GDM- screen at booking and 24-28 weeks
If you seen female genital mutilation what should next step be to do?
if < 18 report this to the police
if > 18 still police
If someone is suffering from vasomotor menopausal symp and dont want any HRT what can you giv them?
SSRI - fluoxetine
Clonidine is also licensed for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms in menopause,
What in the history and exam would mae you think urinary overflow incontinance?
Bladder still palpable after urination, think retention with urinary overflow
monochorionic twin pregnancy- at week uss are you checking for twin-twin transfusion?
TTTS usually occurs in early or mid-pregnancy, thus USS 16 and 24 weeks focus on detecting this condition
After 24 weeks the main purpose of ultrasound examinations is to detect fetal growth restriction.
trans male on testosterone (female at birth) what contraception do you give them?
Copper coil!!
- hormonal are CI
Snow storm appearance
- complete =
molar preg
- complete hydatidiform mole = no foetal parts present and snowstorm appearance is seen on ultrasound
- bleeding early in preg is common
- incomplete hydatidiform mole = NO SNOW STORM and Parts SEEN!
features of Complete hydatidiform mole (4)
- vaginal bleeding
- uterus size greater than expected for gestational age
- abnormally high serum hCG
- ultrasound: ‘snow storm’ appearance of mixed echogenicity
primary PPH time -
secondary PPH time -
primary PPH time - < 24 hours
secondary PPH time - 24 hours - 6 weeks