obs and gynae Flashcards
Define puerperium
From the delivery of the placenta to six weeks following the birth
Stages of the puerperium
Return to prepregnant state
Initiation/suppression of lactation
Transition to parenthood
Endocrine changes in puerperium
Decreased placental hormones
Increase in prolactin
Name 4 placental hormones
Human placental lactogen
Hcg
Oestrogen
Progesterone
How long does it take for progesterone and oestrogen levels to go back to prepregnant levels
7 days
What does the muscle of the uterus and genital tract do
Ischaemia, autolysis and phagocytosis
What does teh decidua of the puerperium do
Shed as lochia; rubra, serosa and alba
Where is the uterus 1 day after delivery
Umbilicus
What is lochia rubra
Day 0-4 of bleeding
- blood
- cervical discharge
- decidua
- vernix
- meconium
What is lochia serosa
Day 4-10 of bleeding -more pink WBC Exudate Cervical mucus
What is lochia alba
Day 10-28 of bleeding
- clear liquid
- cholesterol
- fat
What is Colostrum
Produced instantly.
Colostrum – is very rich in proteins, vitamin A, and sodium chloride, but contains lower amounts of carbohydrates, lipids, and potassium than mature milk.
Advantage and disadvantage of colostrum
Doesnt help with putting on weight but does contain WBC
How long does lactation suppression take if the mother isnt breast feeding
7-10 days
What hormones control lactogenesis
Prolactin (milk production)
Oxytocin (milk ejection reflex)
Insulin and cortisol
Where is prolactin secreted from
Anterior pituitary gland
Where does prolactin act on
Lactocytes
When are prolactin levels highest
More secreted at night
Peak after feed to produce milk for following
Which hormone post partum suppresses ovulation
Prolactin
Where is oxytocin released
Posterior pituitary gland
Where does oxytocin act in breast feeding
Myo epithelial cells
What stimulates oxytocin and prolactin release
Baby sucks
= sensory impulses pass from the nipple to brain
What helps oxytocin reflex
Sight, sound and smell of baby. Conditioned over time
What hinders oxytocin reflex
Anxiety, stress, pain and doubt
Advantages of breast feeding for mother
Breast cancer
Ovarian cancer
Osteoporosis
What is lactoferrin
High affinity for iron protein. High in colostrum. In breast milk too. Antibacterial qualities.
When do you use follow on milk
After 6 months
Name some minor postnatal problems
Infection PPH Fatigue Anaemia Backache urinary stress Incontinence Haemorrhoids
Name some major postnatal problems
Sepsis Severe PPH Preeclampsia Thrombosis Incontinence Breast abscess Depression
Describe PPH presentation
Sudden and profuse blood loss or persistent increased blood loss
Faintness, dizziness or palpitations/tachycardia
Describe Infection presentation
Fever, shivering, abdominal pain and/or offensive vaginal loss
What does PPH stand for
Post partum haemorrhage
What is the preeclampsia presentation
Headaches accompanied by one or more of the following symptoms within first 72hrs after birth: Visual disturbances, Nausea or vomiting
What is thromboembolism presentation
Unilateral calf pain, redness or swelling
Shortness of breath or chest pain
Postnatal care assessment tool
Modified Early Obstetric Warning Score (MEOWS)
Sepsis definition
Infection plus systemic manifestations of infection
Severe sepsis definition
Sepsis plus sepsis induced organ dysfunction of tissue hypoperfusion
SROM define
Sustained rupture of membrane
Septic shock define
The persistence of hypoperfusion despite adequate fluid replacement therapy
Rhyme for sepsis
3 Ts white with Sugar
What are the signs of infection
Temperature Tachycardia Tachypnoea WCC high or low Hyperglycaemia
How many signs of infections are needed for sepsis
2
Risk factors for sepsis
Obesity Diabetes Anaemia Amniocentesis/invasive procedures Prolonged SROM Vaginal trauma/CS Ethnicity BME
Likely causes of sepsis
Endometritis Skin and soft tissue infection Mastitis UTI Pneumonia Gastroenteritis Pharyngitis Infection related to epidural/spinal
What else should you do when looking at potentially septic woman
History or signs of a new infection or infective source
BUFALO plus two
Blood cultures Urine output Fluid restriction Antibiotics Lactate Oxygen \+ERPC \+VTE prophylaxis
Primary PPH
More than 500ml
Minor PPH
<1500mls and no clinical signs of shock
Major PPH
> 1500mls and continuing or clinical shock
Endometritis defintition
Infection of the lining of the womb
Secondary PPH define
Abnormal bleeding from birth canal from 24hrs to 12 weeks
Secondary PPH causes
Endometritis Retained products of conception (RPOC) Subinvolution of the placental implantation site Pseudoaneurysms Arteriovenous malformations
Secondary PPH investigations
Assess blood loss
Assess haemodynamic status
Bacteriological testing (HVS and endocervical swab)
Pelvic ultrasound??
What can eclampsia cause
Seizures
What increases risk of VTE
Gestational age. Just after birth (3weeks) Obesity Multiple pregnancies Genetics Smoking C section
What is given in high risk women for VTE
LMWH 6 weeks
What is given in intermediate risk women for VTE
10 day LMWH
What is given in lower risk women for VTE
Early mobilisation and avoidance of dehydration.
TED stockings
What can cause a headache post partum
Post dural puncture headache from epidural or spinal anaesthesia
Symptoms of post dural puncture headache
Headache worse on sitting or standing Starts 1-7 days after spinal/epidural sited Neck stiffness Dislike of bright lights
Treatment of post dural puncture headache
Lying flat!
Simple analgesia
Fluids and caffeine??
Epidural blood patch
What must you do to prevent urinary retention and distention
Indwelling catheter
Urinary retention risk factors
Epidural analgesia Prolonged second stage of labour Forceps or ventouse delivery Extensive perineal lacerations Poor labour bladder care
What is urinary retention treatment aiming to do
Maintain bladder function
Minimise risk of damage to UT
Prevent bladder emptying problems
Red flags for mental health
- recent significant change in mental state or emergence of new symptoms
- new thoughts or acts of violent self harm
- new and persistent expressions of incompentency as a mother or estrangement from the infant
Why is urinary retention more likely to happen
Epidurals so dont feel the sensations.
Trauma during birth
Why baby blues and common
Hormone changes
Big change
Sleep deprived
Day 3-10
Postnatal depression symptoms
Depressed Irritable Tired Sleepless Appetite changes Negative thoughts Anxiety Affects bonding
Postpartum psychosis risk factors
FHx
Bipolar diagnosis
Traumatic birth or pregancy
Postpartum psychosis symptoms
Depression Mania Psychosis. -restless -unable to sleep -unable to concentrate -experiencing psychotic symptoms
Risk factors for PTSD
Perceived lack of care
Poor communication
Perceived unsafe care
Perceived focus on outcome over experience of the mother
PTSD presentation
Anger, low mood, self-blame, suicidal ideation, isolation and dissociation
Intrusive and distressing flashbacks
PTSD consequences
Women may delay or avoid future pregnancies
Request caesarean sections to avoid vaginal delivery
Avoidance of intimate physical relationships
Impact on breastfeeding
Define Maternal death
Death within pregnancy or 42 days of termination of pregancy
- any duration
- any site
- any cause related to or aggravated by pregnancy or its management.
- not accidental or incidental causes
Direct maternal death definition
Death relating from obstetric complications of pregnancy, labour of puerperium (e.g haemorrhage, genital sepsis, suicide)
Indirect maternal death definition
Death resulting from pre-existing disease / disease that developed in pregnancy but not a direct result of obstetric causes (cardiac disease, malignancies)
Why is VTE rate the same as 80s
Older fatter mums
Prevention measures
Gonadotrophin hormones
LH, FSH, hCG
- gonadotrophs
- glycoproteins
Steroid hormones
Oestrogens
Progestins
Androgens
Cytokines
Activins
Inhibins
Describe thecal cells
Sensitive to LH
Synthesise Progesterone and Testosterone from cholesterol
Androgens (E precursors)
Describe granulosa cells
Sensitive to FSH
Converts Testosterone to E
FSH induces LH receptors
What stops LH and FSH increasing at cycle day 15.
P and E made by corpus luteum negatively feedbacks to pituitary
Which hormone causes follicle to be selected
FSH rise
LH surge is controlled by
Oestrogen. Flips from negative feedback to positive
What does LH surge cause
Ovulation
Pregnancy homrones
hCG
Progesterone
Oestrogens
What produces hCG and whats the point
Blastocyst. Stops progesterone declining as stops luteal regression.
Progesterone action
Endometrial development
Stops uterus contracting too early
Promotes fat deposition
Increases maternal ventilation
Where is oestrogen coming from
Ovary then both baby and mum
Which is the main oestrogen in pregnancy
E3
What would happen if you had no oestrogen
No progesterone would be made either
What happens to resp
Reduced inspiratory reserve
What happens to cardio
Increased HR and SV
Why should blastocyst be rejected
50% antigens from dad
Why isnt the blastocyst rejected
Differential gene expression.
Immune suppression
Failed endovascular invasion is associated with
Pre eclampsia IUGR Pre term labour Abruption Recurrent miscarriage
When is the window of implantation
20-24 days
What is decidua
Early endometrium which permits implantation
What is human implantation called
Haemochrorial placentation
Stages of implantation
- Apposition
- Interstitial implantation
- Interstitial invasion
- Endovacular invasion
Which arteries are targeted by the invasion
Spiral arteries
Define pregnancy
Pregnancy anywhere outside the uterus
Names of stages of placenta
Placenta acreta, increta, percreta
Which t cell is biased in pregnancy
Th2
Which Ig is secreted in breast milk
IgA
Which Ig crosses the placenta
IgG
Which Ig is involved in rhesus disease
IgG
Rhesus disease describe
First pregancy sensitises mother, subsequent pregnancies can result in fetal death
In rhesus disease who is rhesus positive
Father
Where is the acreta
Superficial myometrium
Where is the increta
Deeper myometrium
Where is the percreta
Penetrates uterine serosa
Effects other organs
Myometrial quiescence
Absence of uterine contractions
How is contraction prevented
G alpha S represses acto myosin ATPase activity.
What causes labour
Infection can
Surfactant proteins
Placental clock
Placental clock
ACTH = DHEA = Oestrogens increase gap junctions= increased contractility
What happens to progesterone before birth
Functional progesterone withdrawal
Which drug can be used to stop contraction
Nifedipine. Calcium blocker.
Atosiban- Oxytocin receptor anatagonist
Placental delivery mechanisms
Rpaid myometrial contraction
Physiological pressure
Immediate fibrin deposition over placental site
Drugs to inhibit uterine contraction
Beta 2 mimetics
Nifedipine
Progesterone
Atosiban
Drugs to promote uterine uterine contraction
Syntocinon
Ergometrine
Misoprostol
How is quiescence maintained
G proteins signally
K+ extrusion from myometrial myocytes
Why does K+ extrusion from myometrial myocystes reduce contractions
Hyperpolarisation
Early pregnancy glucose levels
Lower. Maternal glycogen synthesis and fat deposition
Late pregnancy glucose levels
Higher. Maternal insulin resistnace. Glucose sparing for fetus
What can maternal insulin resistnace cause
Gestational diabetes
Macrosomic infants
What can macrosomic infants cause
Shoulder dystocia
Why use contraception
Control fertility
Family spacing
Reduce teenage pregnancy
Reduce abortions
Fraser criteria
Contraception can be prescribed to a girl
under 16 yrs old if:-
-The girl understands the doctors advice
-The doctor has tried to persuade her to tell her parents or allow him to
-She will begin or continue having intercourse without contraception
-Her physical or mental health is likely to suffer if she does not receive contraceptive advice
-Her best interests require the prescriber to give contraceptive advice +/- treatment without parental consent
Assessment for contraception (history)
Age Weight BP Menstrual history Previous contraception Previous pregnancies Previous STIs PMHx FHx SHx DHx
Assessment for contraception (examination)
BP
BMI
Cervical smear
STI screen
User failure contraceptive examples
Combined OCP
Contraceptive patch
POP
Barrier methods
Non user failure contraceptive examples
Contraceptive injection Implant IUD IUS Sterilisation
Most effective contraceptive
Progesterone implant
How does COCP work
Oestrogen and progesterone. Prevents ovulation. Thickens cervival mucus. Thins lining of the womb.
COCP advantages
Reversible, reliable, regular predictable cycle. Well tolerated
Who cant have COCP
FHx of female cancers
Clotting disorders
COCP disadvantage
Lots of people cant have it. Drug interactions. Doesnt protect against STIs.
VTE and cancer risk
How does POP or mini pill work
Progesterone only. Thickens cervical mucus. Thins endometrium. Reduced tubal motility.
Progesterone only contractive advantages
Anyone.
Prevents oestrogen SE
Progesterone only contraceptive disadvantages
Less effective.
Erratic bleeding to start with.
Risk of ovarian cysts and ectopics
Condom disadvantages
Failure
Femidom advantages
Protects from STIs
Inserted any time
No lubrication
Femidom disadvantages
Loud
Messy
Higher failure rate
Diaphragm and caps advantages
Woman in control
Inserted anytime before inercourse
Diaphragm and caps disadvantages
Requires staff for fitting
Messy
Dislodged
What is natural family planning
Monitor vaginal secretions and temperature measurements. Needs periods of abstinence and montioring.
What is lactational amenorrhea method
Baby must be only on breast milk
Injectable contraception
Depo-provera Every 12 weeks. Inhibits ovulation Sayana press- self inject it. Progesterone only
Why do injectables cause weight gain
Increase appetite
Describe implants
Single rod (nexplanon). Progesterone only. Easy insertion and removal. 3 years.
IUD describe
Copper contained in plastic frame. Casues foregin body reaction within the uterus , toxic to sperm and egg significantly reducing chance of fertilization
Why do you need to do STI screen when giving a coil
Prevent PID
IUS describe
Menorrhagia, progesterone HRT. Very effective few side effects.
Very small amount of progesterone
Female sterilisation
Serious surgery, GA. No hormonal effects. Permanent.
Male sterilisation
Local anaesthetic. Surgery to vas deferens. Not reversible or immediate.
What is Emergency Contraception
EC is given after unprotected sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy
Emergency contraceptions examples
Progesterone only (Leveonelle) pills or copper implants. Copper coil is more effective and can be used later.
Describe the latent phase of labour
irregular contractions
Show mucoid plug
Cervix is effacing and thinning
Stay at home
Treatment for latent phase of labour
Position, water, snacks, paracetamol
Length of latent phase of labour
6 hours - 2/3 days
Define presentation
The anatomical part of the fetus which presents itself first through the birth canal
Define lie
The relationship between the long axis of the fetus and the long axis of the uterus
Define attitude
Presenting part flexed or deflexed
Define engagement
Widest part of the presenting part has passed through the brim of the pelvis
Define station
Relationship between the lowest point and the ischial spines
Describe Effacement
Starts in fundus. Retraction and shortening of muscle fibres. Fetus forced down pressure on cervix
How does effacing of the cervix vary with number of previous labours
First time mothers will take longer
Active labour definition
Regular, frequent contractions which are progressive. 4cm dilated
What inhibits oxytocin
Stress and anxiety
Factors which affect labour satisfaction
- Personal expectations
- Support from caregivers
- Caregiver-paitent relationship
- Involvement in decisions
Ways to deal with pain
Psychological methods
Sensory methods
Environment
Complementary therapy
more support is associated with
Less operative births
Less analgesia
Shorter labours
Better experience
What is the official name of gas and air
Entonox
Advantage of entonox
Short half life so leaves system quickly
Disadvantage of entonox
Vomitting
Diamorphine advantage
good pain releif
Diamorphine fetal SE
Respiratory depression
Diminishes breast seeking and feeding behaviour
Diamorphine maternal SE
Euphoria and dysphoria
Nausea and vomiting
Longer 1st and 2nd stage laboru
Epidural advantage
Most effective pain relief
Epidural maternal SE
Increase length Need more oxytocin More incidents of malposition Increase instrumental rate. Less mobile, less bladder control
Epidural fetal side effects
Tachycardia due to maternal temp
Diminishes breast feeding behaviours
Can you eat during labour
Should eat and drink as normal unless c section likely
Maternal observations during labour
BP, Pulse, Temp Bladder Contractions Drugs Vaginal examination Monitoring fetal heart
What is the transition of labour
SROM- clear Irritable, anxious, distressed Start to feel pressure Contrations can stop Support and reassurance
What is second stage of labour
Full dilatation External signs- head visible Spont bearing down Can have a latent phase Progress descent
How long does it take for active phase in primigravid
3 hours
How long does it take for active phase in multiparous
2 hours
What is helpful behaviour in second stage
Beneficial, upright position, spontaneous pushing. Privacy, dignity, safety
Mechanism of labour
Descent Flexion Internal rotation Crowning Extension Restitution Internal restituion of shoulders Lateral flexion
Why is skin to skin good
Very good. Releases oxytocin
What is 3rd stage
Cut and clamp cord. Oxytocic drugs. N and V. Check placenta and membranes complete.
What is PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
What is NSU
Non specific urethritis
Non STI GU conditions
Candidiasis Bacterial vaginosis Gential dermatoses Vulval conditions Psychosexual problems Reactive arthritis
What is candidiasis
Imbalance of pH of the vulva
Sexual health history structure
HPC Past GU PMH DH Sexual history
Questions for sexual history
3-12 months
- last intercourse
- regular/ casual partner
- male/female
- condom use
- type of SI
Sexual health history questions for females
Menstrual history
Pregnancy history
Contraception
Cervical cytology history
Sexual health history questions for males
When last voided urine
Big 4 STIs
Syphilis
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
HIV
Genital examination for both sexes
Skin
Inguinal nodes
Pubic hair
Genital examination for women
Vulva Perineum Vagina Cervix Bimanual pelvic examination Possibly anus and ororpharynx
Genital examination for men
Penis
Scrotum
Urethral meatus
Anus and Oropharynx in MSM
Asymptomatic screening for women
Self taken vulvo vaginal swab
(for Gonorrhoea/Chlamydia NAAT)
Bloods (for STS and HIV)
What is NAAT
Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
Why must patients be off antibiotics for two weeks before STI testing
False negative
Asymptomatic screening for heterosexual male
First void urine (chlamydia/ gonorrhoea NAAT)
Bloods (STS and HIV)
MSM screening
First void urine, pharyngeal swab and rectal swab (chlamydia/ gonorrhoea NAAT)
Bloods (STS, HIV, Hep B (Hep C if indicated))
Female symptomatic presentations
Vaginal discharge Vulval discomfort/soreness, itching or pain Superficial dyspaerunia Pelvic pain Vulval lumps or ulcers Inter menstrual bleeding Post coital bleeding
Male symptomatic presentations
Pain on micturition Pain/ discomfort in urethra Urethral discharge Genital ulcers, sores or blisters Genital lumps Rash Testicular pain/ swelling
Symptomatic female screening
Vulvovaginal swab (Gono and Chlamy NAAT) High vaginal swab (BV, TV, Candida) Cervical swab (Gono) Dipstick urinalysis Bloods (STS and HIV)
Symptomatic male screening
Urethral swab (gono)
First void urine (Gono and chlam NAAT)
Dipstick urnialysis
Bloods (STS and HIV)
MSM Symptomatic screening
Asymptomatic
+ urethral and rectal slides
+ urethral, rectal, pharyngeal culture plates
Hepatitis B screening
MSM Commercial sex workers (+partners) IVDUs (+partners) High risk areas -africa, asia, eastern europe (+partners)
Why do you need to culture gonorrhea
Because gonorrhea resistance is increasing
What predisposes to preeclampsia
Younger Older Black Primigravity Multifetal pregnancies HTN Renal disease
What is chronic hypertension
- before pregnancy
- before 20th week
- during pregnancy and not resolved post partum
What is gestational hypertension
- new HTN after 20weeks
- systolic >140
- diastolic >90
- no or little proteinuria
Whats the difference between gestational hypertension and preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is where they have developed significant proteinuria
What is the difference between preeclampsia and eclampsia
Eclampsia is where they develop tonic clonic seizures
What is preeclampsia- eclampsia
- new HTN after 20 weeks
- increased BP with proteinuria
How do you take BP in pregnant women
Sitting position
Cuff at heart level
Not supine as would press on IVC
Sit for 10mins before
Classification of preeclmapsia eclampsia
Mild preeclampsia
Severe preeclampsia
Eclampsia
Clinical criteria for severe preeclampsia (one or more)
BP: >160 systolic, >110 diastolic Proteinuria: >5gm in 24 hrs, over 3+ urine dip Oliguria: < 400ml in 24 hrs CNS: Visual changes, headache, scotomata, mental status change Pulmonary Edema Epigastric or RUQ Pain Impaired Liver Function tests Thrombocytopenia: <100,000 Intrauterine Growth Restriction Oligohydramnios
Preeclampsia Superimposed Upon Chronic Hypertension
HT with or without proteinuria.
Can be thrombocytopenia and abnormal ALT/AST
How does preeclampsia effect the placenta
Failure of physiological change in spiral arteries. They dont dilate and they remain tortuous. Leading to ischaemic placenta and oxidative stress
How does preeclampsia affect the placenta
GFR and renal blood flow decrease
Raised uric acid levels
Proteinuria
Hypocalciuria; alterations in regulatory hormones
Impaired Na excretion and suppression of renin angiotensin system.
Preeclampsia affect on coagulation system
Thrombocytopenia; low antithrombin III; higher fibronectin.
Preeclampsia affect on liver
HELLP syndrome (Haemolysis, Elevated ALT and AST, and Low Platelet count).
Preeclampsia affect on CNS
Eclampsia
headache and visual disturbances
Scotomata
cortical blindness.
Symptoms fo preeclampsia
Visual disturbances. Headache similar to migraine. Epigastric pain - hepatic swelling and inflammation, stretch of liver capsule ± Oedema Rapid weight gain
Physical findings in preeclampsia
Blood Pressure
Proteinuria
Retinal vasospasm or oedema
Right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal tenderness
Brisk, or hyperactive, reflexes common during pregnancy
Ankle clonus is a sign of neuromuscular irritability that raises concern.
Differential diagnosis for preeclampsia
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy
Lab tests for preeclampsia
Haemoglobin, platelets
Serum uric acid
Liver function tests
If 1+ protein by clean catch dip stick
Timed collection for protein and creatinine
Accurate dating and assessment of fetal growth
Preeclampsia treatment goal
prevent eclampsia and other severe complications
Palliate maternal condition to allow fetal maturation and cervical ripening.
Preeclampsia treatment
Hospitalisation
new-onset PE - to assess maternal and fetal conditions.
preterm onset of severe gestational hypertension or preeclampsia.
Ambulatory management at home or day-care unit for mild gestational hypertension
Indications for delivery in preeclampsia- maternal
Gestational age 38 wks
Platelet count < 100,000 cells/mm3
Progressive deterioration in liver and renal function
Suspected abruptio placentae
Persistent severe headaches, visual changes, nausea, epigastric pain, or vomiting
Delivery should be based on maternal and fetal conditions as well as gestational age.
Why do you give magnesium sulfate in preeclampsia
To stop fits/ eclampsia developing
Indications for delivery in preeclampsia- fetal
Severe fetal growth restriction
Nonreassuring fetal testing results
Oligohydramnios
Delivery should be based on maternal and fetal conditions as well as gestational age.
Preferrable delivery route for preeclampsia
Vaginal
Inducing can help
Which HTN drugs are used in pregnancy
Labetalol
Nifedipine
Premature definition
Before 37 weeks
Low birth weight baby definition
Less than 2.5kg
Can a baby be premature but not LBW
Yes
Can a baby be LBW but not premature
Yes
Why are more premature babies surviving
Antentatal steroids Artificial surfactant Ventilation Nutrition Antibiotics
Risk factors for pre term birth
Preterm labour PPROM Cervical weakness Amnionitis Medical/ obstetric disorders
Non recurrent risk factors for PTB
APH
Vaginal bleeding
Multiple pregnancy
Recurrent risk factors for PTB
Black race Previous preterm birth Smoking Genital infection Cervical weakness Socioeconomic
How can you prevent PTB (primary)
Smoking and STD
Planned pregnancy
Health advice
How can you prevent PTB (tertiary)
Prompt diagnosis
Drugs: Tocolytics
Anitbiotics
Corticosteroids
Diagnosis of preterm labour
Persistent uterine activity AND change in cervical dilatation and/or effacement
How can you prevent PTB (secondary)
Select increased risk for surveillance and prophylaxis
Screening for preterm labour
Transvaginal cervical ultrasound
Qualitative fetal fibronectin test
False positives for fibronectin test
Cervical manipulation
Sexual intercourse
Lubricants
Bleeding
How can you prevent PTB developing in high risk
Progesterone pessary
What increases chance of urinary incontinence
Smoking
Obesity
Multiparty
Age
Why does genital tract atrophy after menopause
Oestrogen makes cells have more glycogen and therefore water
What is the pathophysiology of overactive bladder
Involuntary bladder contractions
Define incontinence
Involuntary leakage of urine
What is the pathophysiology of stress urinary incontinence
Sphincter weakness
Is stress or urge incontinence large volume leakage
Urge
What causes fistulas
Cancers
Other than stress and urge incontinence name 5 more
Fistula Neurological Overflow Functional Mixed
Overactive bladder presentation
Urgency incontinence Frequency Nocturia Nocturnal enuresis Intercourse 'Key in door' 'Handwash'
Stress incontinence presentation
Cough Laugh Lifting Exercise Movement
Simple urinary assessments
Frequency volume chart
Urinalysis
Residual urine measurement
Questionnaire
What does Frequency volume chart tell you
Voided volume Frequency of urination Quantity and frequency of leakage Fluid intake Diurnal variation
Likely diagnosis from nitrites on MSU
Infection
Likely diagnosis from Leukocyte on MSU
Infection
Likely diagnosis from Microscopic haematuria on MSU
Glomerulonephritis, nephropathy, neoplasia, calculus, infection
Likely diagnosis from Proteinuria on MSU
Renal disease, cardiac disease
Likely diagnosis from glycosuria on MSU
Diabetes, IGT, nephropathy, reduced renal threshold
Incontinence questionnaire main categories
Urinary
Vaginal
Bowel
Sexual
Treatment for stress incontinence
Conservative (Physio)
Surgery (Sling, suspension).
Aiming to strengthen the sphincter
Treatment for overactive bladder
Bladder drill Drugs Botox Augment Bypass
Drugs used for overactive bladder
Anticholinergic
General treatment for incontinence
Reassurance
Support
Lifestyle adaptation
Containment
What are the containment options for incontinence
Bladder bypass: Catheters Leakage barriers (pads & pants) Vaginal support devices Skin care Odor control
Lifestyle adaptations for incontinence
Weight loss
Smoking cessation
Reduce caffeine
Avoid straining and constipation
Which hormone can be given to treat incontinence
Oestrogen
Destrusor muscle neurotransmitter
Acetylcholine
Destrusor muscle receptors
Muscarinic (M2 and M3)
Which drug is used for incontinence
Oxybutinin- anticholinergic
What are the side of effects of antimuscarinics/ anticholinergics
Dry mouth
Blurred vision
Drowsiness
Constipation
Which injection is used for incontinence when tablets havent worked
Botox
What non surgical things can be done for incontinence
Catheter
Pads
Physio
Surgery for stress incontinence princaples
Restore pressure transmission to urethre
Support urethra
Increase urethral resistance
Prolapse history
SCD pain
Lump
Discomfort
Pelvic floor and sexual symptoms
Prolapse examination
Sims speculum
Prolapse investigations
Usually none (urodynamics, MRI, ultrasound)
Prolapse treatment
Reassuranc eand advice
Treat pelvic floor symptoms
Pessary
Surgey
What is the pouch of douglas
Between the uterus and the rectum
What is supporting the uterus so it doesnt fall out
Pelvic floor muscle
Fascia
Uterosacral ligaments
Symptomatic prolapse describe
Dyspareunia
Discomfort
Obstruction
Bothersome
Severe prolapse describe
Outside vagina
Ulcerated
Failed conservative measures
Two main things that cause prolapse
Childbirth (primary damage)
Age
Conditions which could predispose to prolapse
Connective tissue disorders like Ehlers Danlos
Anterior prolapse
Cystocele
Posterior prolapse
Rectocele
Uterus prolapse
Enterocele
Main operation for enterocele
Vaginal hysterectomy
Define menstruation
Monthly bleeding from reproductive tract induces by hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle.
What is the length of the menstrual cycle
The length of a menstrual cycle is the time from the start of a period to the start of the next
How much blood loss is normal
60-80ml
Which hormone is higher in follicular phase
Oestrogen
Which hormone is higher in luteal phase
Progesterone
On which day does ovulation occur
Day 14
Define menorrhagia
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding that occurs at expected intervals of the menstrual cycle
Define intermenstrual bleeding
Uterine bleeding that occurs between clearly defined cyclic and predictable menses
Define abnormal uterine bleeding
Any menstrual bleeding from the uterus that is either abnormal in volume (excessive duration and heavy), regularity, timing (delayed or frequent) or is non-menstrual (PCB, IMB, PMB)
Heavy menstrual bleeding definition
Menstrual blood loss that is subjectively considered to be excessive by the woman and interferes with her physical, emotional, social and material quality of life
What is PCB
Post coital bleeding
What is PMB
Post menopausal bleeding
What is IMB
Inter mestrual bleeding
Causes of Heavy Menstrual bleeding
Combination of coagulopathy
Ovulatory
endometrial dysfunction
Pathological causes of HMB
Uterine fibroids
Uterine polyps
Adenomyosis
Endometriosis
Define uterine fibroids
Benign tumours of myometrium
Describe fibroids
well circumscribed whorls of smooth muscle cells with collagen
Define uterine polyps
common benign localised growths of the endometrium
Describe the microscopic detail of polyps
fibrous tissue core covered by columnar epithelium
Why do uterine polyps occur
arise as a result of disordered cycles of apoptosis and regrowth of endometrium
How would you see polyps
Transvaginal US
Hysteroscopy
Define endometriosis
endometrium type of tissue lying outside the endometrial cavity
Define adenomyosis
ectopic endometrial tissue within the myometrium
What do you call the ovarian cysts in endometriosis
Chocolate cysts
History questions about menses
Duration Cycle index of heaviness -clots -protection -flooding
Associated concerns to ask about in hisotry of HMB
Pain Premenstrual tension Infertility worries Cancer phobia Interference with quality of life Duration and relation to cycle Details of fertility Be aware
Associated non vaginal questions for HMB
Thryoid disease
Clotting disorder
Drug therapy
General examination in HMB
Sclera, palms, gingiva
Thyroid gland
Abdomen
Pevlic examination in HMB
Vulva and vagina
Cervix
Uterus
Adnexae
Investigations for HMB
FBC
TVS
Endometrial biopsy
Hysteroscopy
First line treatment for HMB
Reassurance
Second line treatment for HMB
Antifibrinolytics (tranexamic acid)
Third line treatment for HMB
NSAIDs (mefenamic acid)
Indications for endometrial ablation
Heavy menstrual loss Not expecting amenorrhoea Normal endometrium Uterus less than 12 weeks size Completed family
Contraindications for endometrial ablation
Malignancy
Acute PID
Desire for future pregnancy
Excessive cavity length
Fibroids but want a baby
Myomectomy
Focussed gynae history- key symptoms
Pain Bleeding Urinary symptoms Bowel symptoms Prolapse Sexual history
Gynae history PMH
Menstrual history Contraception Sexual history Smears Past gynae history Past obstetric history Medical history Family history
How to take a menstrual history
Last menstrual period
- normal
- on time
- duration
- how heavy
- how painful
- any change
How do you write down menstrual period
X/Y
X= duration
Y= cycle
Normal period duration of bleeding
2-7 days
Normal length of cycle
21-35 days
Define menarche
Age of first period
Normal age of menarche
10-16
Define menopause
age/date of last spontaneous period
Normal age of menopause
4-55, average 51
Superficial dysparunia meaning
At start of intercourse, when penis is going in
Deep dysparunia
When the penis is deep
Define climacteric
Years before menopause associated with menopausal symptoms but still menstruating
Define postmenopausal
No periods for 1 year after the age of 50 (2 years if <50years)
Define gravida
Number of times pregnant total
Define parity
Number of babies theyve had (pregnancy over 24 weeks)
Things to ask in broad gynae history, medical and surgical
Previous abdo/pelvic surgery Major CVS/ resp/ gastro disease Endocrine disease Haematology Breast Ca T2DM
Family history in Gynae
Breast and ovarian cancer
BRCA gene
What does T2DM increase your risk of
Endometrial cancer
Ovarian cysts
Sexual history questions
HPC
Date of last sexual contact and number of partners in the last three months
Gender of partner(s), anatomic sites of exposure, condom use, any suspected infection, infection risk or symptoms in partners
Previous STIs
For women: last menstrual period (LMP), contraception, cervical cytology
Blood borne virus risk assessment and vaccination history
Establish competency, safeguarding children/vulnerable adults
Fertility history questions
Duration of infertility, investigation results and previous treatment
Menstrual history.
Medical, surgical, and gynecological history (including STIs/PID, smears, Rubella immunity)
Systems review to include symptoms of thyroid disease, galactorrhea, hirsutism.
Obstetric history
Sexual history, including sexual dysfunction and frequency of coitus.
Family history, including infertility, birth defects, genetic mutations.
Lifestyle history: occupation, exercise, stress, weight, smoking, drug and alcohol use.
Male partner: children to previous partner, lifestyle, PMH including STIs, mumps, testicular trauma
Urogynaecology history
HPC
General gynaecology (including obstetric and surgical)
Urinary symptoms: urgency, frequency, incontinence (urge/stress), voiding problems, nocturia
Bowel symptoms: constipation, IBS, digitation, incontinence
Prolapse symptoms: vaginal lump, sensation of SCD
Lifestyle – fluid intake, caffeine, weight,
Obstetric history
Previous pregnancies Current symptoms Early scans PMH PGH FH SH MH Risk factors
Early pregnancy dating scan uses what
From crown rump length
What is the estimated date of delivery
40 completed weeks
Family history for obs history
Diabetes
Heart disease
Genetic abnormalities
Thrombophilia
Questions to ask about previous pregnancies
Year Gestation Outcome Mode of delivery Complications
Pregnancy outcomes
Miscarriage
Termination
Ectopic
Deliveries
Define miscarriage
Loss of pregnancy before 24 weeks
Define IUFD
Babies with no sign of life in utero
Define still birth
Baby delivered with no signs of life, known to have died after 24 weeks
Neonatal death definition
The death of a baby within the first 28 days of life
Early NND definition
Up to 7 days
Late NND definition
Between 7 and 28 days
When is the baby classed as term
37 to 42 weeks
When is the baby classed as pre term
Less than 37 weeks
When do you give aspirin in pregnancy
Low dose. high risk for preeclampsia
When is the baby classed as post term
More than 42 weeks
What does a + on PG mean
Loss after 24 weeks
What does a - on PG mean
Loss before 24 weeks
What to ask about previous labours
Show
Contractions
SROM
Partogram
What is SROM
Spontaneous rupture of membrances
Define menopause
Cessation of menstruation.
When is menopause diagnosed
Diagnosed after 12 months of amenorrhoea or at onset of symptoms if hysterectomy
Define Perimenopause
Period leading up to the menopause
Describe perimenopause
Characterised by irregular periods and symptoms eg hot flushes, mood swings, urogenital atrophy
Central effects of decreased oestrogen levels
Vasomotor symptoms
MSK symptoms
Low mood and sexual difficulties
Local effects of decreased oestrogen levels
Urogenital symptoms such as vaginal dryness due to vaginal atrophy
General short term symptoms of menopause
Mood change/ irritability
Loss of memory/ concentration
Headaches, dry and itchy skin, joint pains
Loss of confidence and lack of energy
Urogenital atrophy symptoms after menopause
Dyspareunia Recurrent UTIs PMB Urinary incontinence Prolapse
Long term effects of the menopause
Osteoporosis
Cardiovascular disease
Dementia
Why is there cardiovascular disease rates higher after menopause
Adverse changes in lipid. Increased prevalence with early menopause
Soft ways to manage menopause
Hollistic approach
Lifestyle advice
Reduce modifiable risk factors
Treatment options for menopause
Hormonal -HRT, vaginal oestrogens No hormonal -clonidine Non pharmaceutical -CBT
Name a non hormonal treatment for the menopause
Clonidine
Name a non pharmaceutical treatment for the menopause
CBT
Benefits of HRT
Relief of symptoms of menopause
Bone mineral density protection
Prevent long term morbidity
Risks of HRT
Breast cancer
VTE
Cardiovascular disease
Stroke
How is breast cancer risk related to HRT
If long duration, during treatment increased risk
Should you give HRT to breast cancer patients or patients at risk of BC
Nope. Stop it on diagnosis or when at risk
When and why do you gibe transdermal HRT
When higher risk of VTE as reduces risk. Like BMI over 30 or higher VTE risk
Does HRT affect diabetes
No
Why give progesterone with oestrogen in HRT
It protects the endometrium from the stimulatory effects of unopposed oestrogen
Name a HRT med
Estradiol
Whats the regime for post menopausal HRT
Continuous combined
Whats the regime for perimenopausal HRT
Sequential
Who should have transdermal HRT
Gastric upset eg Crohns Need for steady absorption eg migraine/epilepsy Perceived increased risk of VTE Older women ‘higher risk of HRT’ Medical conditions eg hypertension Patient choice
What is premature ovarian insufficiency
Menopause before 40
High FSH
4 months amenorrhoea
Natural causes of premature ovarian insufficiency
Idiopathic
Chromosomal
Enzyme deficiencies
AI
Iatrogenic causes of premature ovarian insufficiency
Surgery
Chemo
Radiotherapy
How to treat premature ovarian insufficiency
HRT
Are you fertile after menopause
Yes, 2 years if before 50, 1 year if over
Name non hormonal methods of HRT
AARA -alpha adrenergic receptor agonist (clonidine) SSRI SNRI Antiepileptic
Contraindications for HRT
undiagnosed abnormal PV bleeding, breast lump, acute liver disease
Cautions for HRT
Over 60, – fibroids, uncontrolled BP, migraine, epilepsy, endometriosis, VTE family history
What is informed consent
process by which a fully informed patient can participate in choices about her health care.
What is the legal term for failing to obtain informed consent before performing a test or procedure
Battery
Define autonomy
The right of patients to make decisions about their medical care without their health care provider trying to influence the decision.
Define competency
Idicates that a person has the ability to make and be held accountable for their decisions
What are the elements of full informed consent
Nature of decision Alternatives Risks, benefits and uncertainties Assess patient understanding Patient acceptance of procedure
Does the unborn baby have rights
No
Issues with consent to screening
Uncertainties of results (false positives/ negatives)
Consequences of results
Fraser recommendations
Patient should understand Encourage parental involvement Will they have sex anyway WIthout treatment will health suffer Whats best interests
Abortion legal requirmeents
Before 24 weeks
Prevents grave permanent injury to mothers physical or mental health
Continuing preganncy is more risky than termination
If child was born it would suffer
Why is abortion good
Reduces harm and legal abortion has reduced maternal mortality as illegal abortions are dangerous.
Define endometriosis
The presence of endometriotic tissue outside the uterus
Why does endometriosis affect women of reproductive age
It is driven by oestrogen
Define adenomyosis
The presence of endometriotic tissue within the myometrium
What is the myometrium
The middle layer of the wall of the uterus
Describe theories of causation of endometriosis
Retrograde period
Mesothelial metaplasia
Impaired immunity
Describe presentation of endometriosis
Pain
Subfertility
No symptoms
What is the classic sign of endometriosis
A fixed retrograde uterus on bimanual vaginal examination
What is the gold standard investigation for endometriosis
Laparoscopy with biopsy for histological confirmation
What can lead to under diagnosis of endometriosis
If the laparoscopies are within 3 months of hormonal therapy
Name some medical endometriosis treatments
COCP
Progestagens
Mirena
What do you do if the medical treatment of endometriosis has failed
Laparoscopy with ablasion
Reasons breast cancer incidence is increasing
Less breast feeding Having children later Obesity HRT More older people More screening Alcohol
Genetic factors which increase breast cancer risk
BRCA1
BRCA2
Tp53
Modifiable risk factors for breast cancer
Weight (post menopause)
Exercise
Alcohol
Extrogenous oestrogens
Non modifiable risk factors for breast cancer
Age of menarche and menopause
Early parity and breast feeding
Breast density
Heredity
What is the NHS breast screening programme
47-70 every 3 years. Dual view mammography
What is a mammogram
Low dose XRay. Breast compressed to increase definition
Mammography problems
Overdiagnosis
Anxiety
Costs
X ray dose
Who is screening more effective in
Elderly. Less dense breast. More likely to have cancer (also more likely to die of something else)
What is triple assessment for breast cancer diagnosis
Clinical
Imaging
Biopsy
Presenting symptoms of breast cancer
Painless lump
Nipple discharge
Nipple in drawing
Presenting signs of breast cancer
Painless lump
Skin tethering
Indrawn nipple
Describe how the lump feels in breast cancer
Irregular
Hard
Fixed
What is DCIS
Breast cancer precursor
Or can just stay DCIS
MRI scanning for breast cancer
Useful for implant assessment
Only for difficult cancer diagnosis
high risk screening
What makes it hard to image a womans breast
If they are young (dense breast)
Have breast implants
Why would you mastectomy
Multiple foci
Larger than 20%
She wants you to
Inflammatory
What must you do if you get breast conservation not mastectomy
Radiotherapy
How do you improve appearance of post surgery breasts
Nipple tattooing
Augmentation
How do you choose axillary surgery in breast cancer
Full clearance if gland clinically involved. Sentinel node biopsy if glands clinically normal.
Name two types of breast cancer
Ductal carcinoma
Lobular carcinoma
Define grading
What the cancer looks like down the microscope
Define staging
The anatomical distribution
What is used for staging of breast cancer
TNM.
What is used for prognosis in breast cancer
Nottingham prognostic index
Why do you do arrays in breast cancer patients
For receptor sub typing. ER, Her-2, PgR
What drug would you give to a HER-2 positive disease
Hercpetin
Why would you give chemo
Bad cancer ie risk factors
When is tamoxifen given
Oestrogen sensitive cancers
Do you give adjuvant radiotherapy in breast cancer
Always
When is neoadjuvant chemotherapy brilliant
When herceptin sensitive, fit and well individual
Causes of infertility
Ovulatory Tubal Uterine Male Unexaplained (even splits)
Why do miscarriage rates go up with age
More chromosomal abnormalities
Principles of infertility care
Both partners together Explain Reassure Conception advice Support groups Counselling
Do you have to wait 2 years for infertility treatment
Not if there is an obvious problem
Preconception advice
Intercourse Folic acid Smears Immunisations Smoking cessation Alcohol Weight Environement PMH DHx
Reproductive disorders associated with obesity
PCOS Miscarriage Infertility Lower success rate Obstetric complications
Investigations for fertility problems
Ovulation function
Semen quality
Tubal patency
How do you monitor ovulation
Progesterone level
day 21- mid luteul
How is ovarian reserve tested
Antimullerian hormone
What do you look at with semen analysis
Count
Motility
Morphology
Sperm problem treatment
Dietary, lifestyle advice.
IVF with ICSI
Endocrine ?
Name the 3 anovulation causes
Hypothalamus (Low FSH/LH/oestrogen)
PCOS
Menopause
Causes of hypothalamus anovulation
Stress
Weight loss
Exercise
Kallmans
Treatments of hypothalamus anovulation
FSH and LH
Treatment for PCOS in fertility
Ovulation induction- clomifene
Treatment for ovulation induction if clomifene hasnt worked
Metformin
Surgery for anovulation
Laparoscopic drilling
Causes of tubal infertility
Infections Endometriosis Surgical -adhesions -sterilisation
How to treat endometriosis for fertility
Diagnostic laparoscopy
How to treat unexplained infertility
Clomifene
IUS
IVF
Name three methods of assisted conception
Ovulation induction
Stimulated intrauterine insemination
In vitro fertilisation
How can you improve IVF success rate
ICSI
What are you more at risk with increasing age
HTN DM Operative delivery VTE Death
Name 4 things with which the chance of pregnancy decreases
Female age
Successive cycles
Obesity
Environmental factors
What is the main risk of IVF
Mulitple pregnancy
Name three environmental factors which reduce the chances of pregnancy
Smoking
Alcohol
Caffeine
Which maternal death rate has reduced
Direct maternal death
Common preexisting medical disorders that cause maternal death
Cardiac Asthma Epilepsy HTN DM Thyroid Renal
Co incidental pregnancy disorders
Malaria
Hepatitis
Cancers
Steps to management of medical disorder and pregnancy
Preconception assessment
Affect of disease on pregnancy
Affect of pregnancy on disease
Prepregnancy advice for those with medical conditions
Wait until the patient is at their best
Name a disease that gets worse in pregnancy
Mitral stenosis
Name a disease that gets better in pregnancy
Rheumatoid arthritis (due to the relative immunosuppression)
What is done with pregnant people with medical conditions
Joint obstetric-medical clinics
Anaemia and pregnancy
Higher iron and folate requirements. Leads to low birthweight and preterm delivery
What is pregnant and non pregnant threshold for anaemia
110 for normal
105 for pregnant
Treatment for anaemia in pregnancy
Oral iron therapy
Name a microcytic anaemia
Iron
Name a macrocytic anaemia
Folate
B12
Respiratory pregnancy changes
Increased metabolic rate, O2 consumption. Tidal volume increases.
What is the effect of increased tidal volume in pregnancy
pO2 increases, pCO2 decreases. Mild alkalosis
Asthma affect on fetus
Risk of hypoxia and inadequate placental perfusion. Premature growth and delivery
Can asthma drugs be used in pregnancy
yes
Why does Cardiac output increase in pregnancy
Due to increased stroke volume
Low risk cardiac lesions in pregnancy
Mitral incompetence
Aortic incompetence
ASD
VSD
High risk cardiac lesions in pregnancy
Aortic stenosis
Coarctation of aorta
Prosthetic valves
Cyanosed patients
When is the cardiac risk to mothers highest
After birth
Pregnant women with itching without rash
Obstetric cholestasis
Treatment for obstetric cholestasis
Ursodeoxycholic acid
Hyperthyroidism in pregnancy
Thryoid storm and fetal thyrotoxicosis
Hypothyroidism in pregnancy
Fine if already treated. Aim for adequate replacement with thyroxine
What is gestational diabetes
Carbohydrate intolerance first recognised in pregnancy. Risk of developing type 2 or this being first presnetation of type 1
Complications of diabetes in pregnancy
Big babies
DKA
Hypoglycaemia
Shoulder dystocia
What is erbs palsy caused by
Shoulder dystocia
Renal changes in pregnancy
50% increase in renal blood flor and GFR
Low creatinine, urate and albumin normal
CKD in pregnancy
HTN
Preeclampsia
Premature
Growth restriction
What does renal disease outcome and pregnancy depend on
Degree of renal dysfunction
Maternal blood pressure
Creatinine
Proteinuria
Which epilepsy drugs are bad for baby
Valproate and more than one at once
Management of epileptic mums
Fetal screening
Control seizures
Plan for delivery
Post partum support
Risk factors for VTE
Maternal age
BMI
Operative delivery
Investigation of DVT in pregnancy
Doppler ultrasound
Investigation fo PE in pregnancy
CTPA
Treatment of VTE in pregnancy
lmwh
Define screening
Process of identifyinf apparently healthy individuals who may be at an increased risk fo a disease or conditions
Define detection rate
Proportion of affected individuals who will be identified by screening test
Define false positive rate
Proportion of unaffected individuals with a higher risk/screen positive result
Define false negative rate
Proportion of affected individuals with a low risk/screen negative result
What does the fetal anomaly screening programme look for
Downs, Edwards, Pataus
18-21 weeks
What does the infectious diseases screening programme look for
Hep B
HIV
Syphilis
What does the new born blood spot screening programme look for
CF
Congenital hypothyroidism
Sickle cell disease
Inherited metabolic diseases
Which chromosome is involved in downs
Trisomy 21
Intelectual disability
Structural cardiac disease
Epilepsy, thyroid
Which chromosome is involved in Edwards
Trisomy 18
Edwards syndrome problems
Unusual head and facial features
Brain and heart problems
Growth problems
Which chromosome is involved in Pataus
Trisomy 13
Pataus problems
Rarely survive birth
Congenital heart defects
Facial defects
Urogenital malformations
When and how are T21, T18 and T13 screened
14 week, nuchal translucency
Special circumstances for anomaly screening
Twins
What is the minimum number of ultrasounds a woman can have during pregnancy
2
What can an early ultrasound tell you
Fetal demise
Multiple prenancy
Gestational age
What can mid pregnancy scans find
Major abnormalities Conditions that may benefit brith Plan delivery Optimise treatment Choices about termination
Which infectious diseases are screened for in pregnancy
HIV
Hep B
Syphilis
Which haem dissorders are screened for
Coagulopathies
Sickle cell
Thalassaemias
What does newborn blood spot screen for
Sickle cell
Cystic fibrosis
Congenital hypothyroidism
6 metabolic disorders
What is hearing screening
Low sound before they leave. Repeated and then full audiology testing if negative.
New born and infant physical examination NIPE
General Eye problems Congenital heart defects Developmental dysplasia of hips Undescended testes
Maternal obstetric emergencies
Antepartum haemorrhage
Postpartum haemorrhage
VTE
Preeclampsia
Fetal obstetric emergencies
Fetal distress
Cord prolapse
Shoulder dystocia
Define antepartum haemorrhage
Bleeding from anywhere in the genital tract after 24th week of pregnancy
Where can antepartum haemorrhage come from
Uterus
Cervix
Vagina
Vulva
Identifiable causes of APH
Low lying placenta Placenta ccreta Vasa praevia Minor/ major abruption Infection
What is placenta accreta
Placenta adhering to the uterus
What is vasa praevia
Fetal blood vessels near the entrance to. the uterus
What does major low lying placenta mean
Covering/ reaching os
What does minor low lying placenta mean
Lower segment/ enroaching
What do you do if LLP identified at 20 week anomaly scan
Repeat at 32 weeks if major, repeat at 36 weeks in minor
Management of low lying placenta
Advise
If recurrent bleeds, admit until delivery. Give anti D if Rh-
Caessarean
Bleeding placenta praevia management
ABCDE
Examination
Fetal monitoring +- delivery
Steroids
Why do you give steroids in emergencies
Develop the babies lungs
Define placenta accreta
The placenta grows into the uterine linig
Define placenta increta
The placenta grows into the muscular of the uterus
Define placenta percreta
The placenta grows through the wall of the uterus into surrounding tissue
Risks for placenta percreta
Placenta previa Previous c section IVF Advanced maternal age Smoking Prior uterine surgery
Management of placenta accreta
20 week scan
C section at 36weeks
Hysterectomy
What is vasa praevia
Fetal vessels coursing through the membrances over the internal cervical os and below the fetal presenting part, unprotected by placental tissue or the umbilical cord
Define placental abruption
Premature seperation of the placenta from the uterine wall
How would you treat a small placental abruption
Conservative
How would you treat a large abruption
Resuscitation and delivery
Consequences of a large placental abruption
Fetal distress
Maternal shock
Complications after APH
Premature labour Blood transfusion Renal failure PPH DIC ARDS ITU
What is major PPH
> 1000ml
What is minor PPH
500-1000ml
What is primary PPH
Within 24 hours of delivery, blood loss over 500mls
What is secondary PPH
After 24 hours and up to 12 weeks post delivery
What are the four Ts of PPH causes
Tissue (complete)
Tone (contract)
Trauma (tears)
Thrombin (clotting)
Risk factors for PPH
Big baby 0 or lots of kids Multiple pregnancy Prolonged labour Maternal pyrexia Operative Shoulder dystocia Previous PPH
Risk factors for sepsis
Obesity Diabetes Vaginal discharge Prolonged SROM Group A strep infection in close contacts
Sepsis six bundle of treatment
1) O2 to over 94
2) Blood cultures
3) IV antibiotics
4) IV fluid restriction
5) Bloods: Hb, lactate, glucose
6) hourly urine output
Signs and symptoms of sepssi
Pyrexia Tachycardia Tachypnoea Hypo -thermia -oxia -tension Oligouria
Severe preeclampsia criteria
Hypertension and proteinuria and one other of
- severe headache
- visual disturbances
- clonus
- liver tender
- papilloedema
- abnormal liver enzymes
- low platelets
Treatment for preeclampsia
Nifedipine and magnesium sulphate
What to monitor in severe preeclampsia
Platelets, liver and renal function
Monitor urine output
Fetal wellbeing
Delivery
What is eclampsia
Onset of seizures in a woman with preeclampsia
Treatment of eclampsia
Magnesium sulphate and nifedipine
Should you treat mother or delivery baby first in eclampsia
Treat mum then delivery baby
What does a sinusoidal fetal trace suggest
Fetal compromise
What is cord prolapse
Where the cord is presenting after SROM. Exposure of the cord leads to vasospasm
Risk factors for cord prolapse
Premature SROM Polyhydramnios Long umbilical cord Fetal malpresentation Multiparty Multipregnancy
Management of cord prolapse
Call 999
Infuse fluid into bladder
Trendelenburg
Fetal monitoring
Define shoulder dystocia
Failure for the anterioir shoulder to pass under the symphysis pubis after delivery of the fetal head
Maternal complications of shoulder dystocia
PPH
Extensive vaginal tear
Pyschological
Neonatal complications of shoulder dystocia
Hypoxia
Fits
Cerebral palsy
Brachial plexus injury- erbs palsy
Risk factors for predicting shoulder dystocia
Macrosomia Maternal DM Previous shoulder dystocia Disproportion of mum and fetus Obesity Prolonged labour Instrumental
Acronym for shoulder dystocia
HELPERR
What does the acronym for shoulder dystocia stand for
Help Episiotomy evaluation Legs in mcroberts Pressure suprapubic Enter pelvis Rotational manoeuvres Remove posterior arm
Where does labour pain come from in the first stage
T10-L1. S2-4
Uterine contraction, cervical effacement and dilatation
Where does the pain come from in 2nd stage of labour
Stretching vagina and perineum, extrauterine, pelvic structures.
S2-4
L5-S1
Non pharmacological therapies for labour pain
Acupuncture
Hypnotherapy
Massage
Hydrotherapy
Simple analgesia for labour pain
paracetamol and codeine
Name an inhalational analgesia
Entonox
What is entonox
50% nitrous oxide and 50% oxygen
Single shot IM opioids that are given for labour pain
Morphine
Diamorphine
Why can diamorphine be given in childbirth
Rapidly eliminated by placenta
PCA opioids
Fentanyl
Name 3 regional anaesthetic techniques used in labour
Epidural
Spinal
Combined spinal epidural
Where is a spinal done
into the CSF
Where is the epidural done
Epidural CSF
What is tuffiers line
Between illiac crests, L23
Local anaesthetic name
Bupivacaine
Opioids names
Fentanyl
Diamorphine
Indications for epidural
Maternal request Cardiac or medical disease Augmented labour Multiple births Instrumental or perative delivery likely
Absolute contraindications for regional techniques
Maternal refusal
Local infection
Allergy to LA
Relative contraindications for regional techniques
Coagulopathy Systemic infection Hypovolaemia Abnormal anatomy Fixed cardiac output
Effects of regional techniques of analgesia
Vasodilatation
Analgesia
Motor blockade
Fever
Adverse effects of regional techniques of analgesia
Cardiovascular Respiratory Neurological Drug related Headache
Different epidural regimens
Traditional
Continuous infusion
Continuous infusion and bolus
Combined spinal epidural
Outcomes of regional anaesthetics
Superioir analgesia
Maternal satisfaction
Prolong labour
Increase instrumental delivery
Anaesthesia for C section
Spinal and or epidural, up to the chest
GA risks
Altered physiology
Aspiration
Failed intubation
Awareness
Advantages of. regional anaesthesia during labour
Safer
Can see baby immediately
Partner present
Improved post op analgesia
Disadvantages of regional anaesthesia
Hypotension
Headache
Discomfort associated with pressure symptoms
Failure
Why do small babies struggle in labour
They have very little reserve
Why do you look at lica volume
Indicates that the placenta is working well
What do you look for on fetal monitoring
Movements
Heart beat
Risk factors for still birth
Preexisting medical conditions High BMI Smoking Recreational drug use Low BMI Alcohol High maternal age Twins
Methods of fetal heart monitoring
Intermittent auscultation
Pinard stethoscope
Hand held doppler device
Disadvantages of intermittent auscultation
Not long term
Cant detect decelerates
variable quality
Advantages of intermittent auscultation
Inexpensive
Non invasive
Can be used at home
Advantages of cardiotocography (CTG)
Information about both FHR and uterine contractions
Long term monitoring
Average variability can be determined
Disadvantages of CTG
No improved outcomes in low risk
No morphological assessment of heart
Fetal exposure to ultrasound
What are indicators of fetal well being on CTG
Accelerations
Variability
Deccelerations
Acronym for CTG intepretation
Dr C Bra V A D O
What does Dr C BraVADO stand for in CTG intepretation
Define risk Contractions Baseline rate Variability Accelerations Decelerations Overal assessment
Normal fetal heart beat
110-160bpm
What are the three types of deceleration
Early
Late
Variable
What does the timing (early, late, variable) of decelerations refer to
How it lines up with contractions
What can cause variable decelerations
Cord compression
What is the gold standard for direct FHR monitoring
Scalp ECG (gives true beat to beat information)
Disadvantages of scalp ECG
Invasive
Must have SROMed
Perinatal infection
Ovarian cyst treatment
Remove the ovary
Remove the cyst
Laparotomy
Laparoscopy
What % of pregnancies are miscarriage
20
Define a threatened pregnancy
Pregnancy associated with vaginal bleeding with or without abdominal pain
Which investigation for seeing if a delayed miscarriage has occured
Ultrasound scan
What is seen on ultrasound if the baby has died
Empty gestation seen or a fetal pole with no heart beat
In early pregnancy how often should the b-hCG level double
Every 36-48hours
In early pregnancy what type of ultrasound is best
Transvaginal
Do you need to treat an incomplete early miscarriage medically
No
What is a risk of surgical treatment of miscarriage
Uterine perforation
Name two drugs used fo expel a baby
Mifepristone (anti-progestogen), prostaglandin (misoprostol)
What % of pregnancies are ectopic
1
Where are ectopic pregnancies most commonly found
Fallopian tube (90%) Cornual Ovary Cervix Abdomen
Why dont ectopics work
Not enough myometrium, supporting muscle for the pregnancy
What does a low or static BhCG suggest
ectopic
What is worrying about an ectopic
Risk fo death with rupture
What drug can be used to treat an ectopic
Methotrexate
What is a molar pregnancy
When there is a large fluid filled vesicle in the placenta
What does an excessively high BhCG stand for
Molar pregnancy
What does the ultrasound scan of a molar pregnancy look like
Snow storm
Define hyperemesis in pregnancy
Excessive vomiting associated with dehydration and ketosis
What is associated with hyperemesis gravidarum
High levels of BhCG
What is the treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum
Rehydrate with IV fluids, vitamin supplements and nil by mouth until oral fluids can be tolerated
Define FGM
All procedures involving partial or total removal of female external genitalia or other injury to the female organs for non medical reasons
Type 1 FGM
partial or total removal of clitoris
Type 2 FGM
Excision
Type 3 FGM
Infibulation
Type 4 FGM
All other harmful procedures to the female genitalia. Piercing etc
Why does FGM happen
Status Virginity Part of being a woman Honour Religious Community Marriage
FGM and UK law
Illegal. Even to repair after birth. Illegal to take child out of UK for FGM
Gynae complications of FGM
Dyspareunia Sexual dysfunction Chronic pain Keloid scar Dysmenorrhoea UTI PTSD Difficulty concieving
Obstetric complications of FGM
Fear C sectionm PPH Vaginal lacerations Difficulty with interventions
Common paediatric gynaecological problems
Amenorrhoea
Precocious puberty
Delayed puberty
Menstrual disorders
When is normal for menarche
11-14.5
How long do bleeds last
3-7 days
How long between periods
21-45 days
What precedes menarche
Secondary sexual characteristics, peak height velocity
Define primary amenorrhoea
No menses by age 16 in presence of secondary sexual characteristics
Primary amenorrhoea causes
Hypothalamic
Pituitary
Ovarian
Secondary amenorrhoea
Cessation after onset of menses
Causes of secondary amenorrhoea
Weight loss
Excessive exercise
PCOS
Oligomenorrhoea
Menses more than 35 days apart
Precocious puberty
Appearance of physical and hormonal signs of pubertal development at an earkier age than is considered normal
What age counts as precocious puberty
Age 8 girls
Age 9 boys
When is menarche precocious
before 10
How is puberty investigated
Secretion of high amplitude pulses of GnRH by the hypothalamus
Central causes of precocious puberty
Maturation of HPO axis
CNS trauma, tumours, hydrocephalus
Pseudopuberty causes
CAH, tumours of adrenals or ovaries
Order of puberty
Thlearche
Pubarche
Menarche