Ovarian Disorders Worksheet Flashcards
an anatomic variation arising from normal ovarian function
functional cysts
follicle fails to rupture
functional cysts
no ovulation can lead to…
functional cysts
these can cause a lengthening of the follicular phase
functional cysts
secondary amenorrhea can cause…
functional cysts
mild-moderate unilateral lower abdominal pain
functional cysts
PE shows palpable, mobile, cystic adnexal mass
functional cysts
Pelvic U/S shows a unilocular simple cyst
functional cysts
functional cysts tx
spontaneously resolve in ~6 wks
functional cyst rupturing causes
acute pain
primarily hyperandrogenism is the cause of
PCOS
pt has:
hirsutism
anovulation (or oligo-ovulation)
infertility
PCOS
PE shows excessive hair acne obesity metabolic syndrome
PCOS
LH/FSH ratio has a > 3 increase
PCOS
fast blood sugar
lipids
testosterone (in normal upper limits)
estrone levels are > estradiol levels
suggests PCOS
u/s shows a “necklace”
PCOS
U/S shows a “string of pearls”
PCOS
simple cysts seen on U/S
PCOS
PCOS tx
oral contraceptives
metformin
PCOS requires an…
endocrine referral
endometrial hyperplasia can become malignant in…
PCOS
an ischemic condition that occurs >50% of the time on the right side of the uterus/affects right ovary
ovarian torsion
enlarged ovary
pregnancy
tumors
common causes of
ovarian torsion
severe sudden onset of unilateral lower abdominal pain
ovarian torsion