Part I Flashcards
Respiratory changes in pregnancy:
a) RR
b) Tidal volume
c) Expiratory reserve volume
d) Inspiratory reserve volume
e) FRC
f) Residual volume
g) Vital capacity
a) unchanged
b) Increase
c) Decreased
d) Unchanged
e) Decreased by 20-30%
f) Decreased
g) unchanged
Marfan’s syndrome:
A) Maternal Risks
B) Fetal risks
A) PPH, aortic rupture, uterine rupture, cervical insufficiency, operative delivery, death
b) inheritance (dominant), IUFD, IUGR, PTB
Key features of herpes gestationis? (aka pemphigoid)
Papules/vesicles everywhere
C3 +/- IgG deposition in basement membrane
Usually T2/3
Increased risk of recurrence (50-70%)
Fetal risk: SGA, PTB (30%), neonatal pemphigoid (10% risk)
Treatment: delivery by 37w + increased FHS + prednisone +/- IVIG
Causes of increased AFP on MSS? (6)
1) ONTD
2) Abdo wall defect
3) IUFD
4) Cystic hygroma
5) twins
6) wrong dates
Fetal risks of:
a) chloramphenicol
b) sulfa drugs
c) streptomycin
d) tetracycline
a) aplastic anemia
b) Inc Bili/kernicterus & skeletal abnormalities
c) ototoxicity
d) teeth hypoplasia and impaired skeletal growth
Cardiac conditions in which pregnancy is contraindicated (10):
1) Pulmonary arterial HTN
2) NYHA III/IV or EF < 30%
3) Severe (re)coarctation
4) Severe aortic root dilation: a) Marfan + aortic root >4.5cm, b) bicuspid or TOF + root >5cm, c) turner’s ASI > 25mm/m2
5) Eisenmenger’s syndrome
6) Previous peripartum cardiomyopathy & current EF <45%
7) Vascular Ehler Danlos
8) severe mitral stenosis
9) Fontan with any complication
10) severe symptomatic AS
Bad derm conditions in pregnancy with increased fetal risks: (2)
1) Pemphigoid (herpes gestationis)
2) Pustular psoriasis (impetigo herpetiformis)
Abnormal value for uterine artery doppler?
> 2.5 PI & bilateral !
Normal umbilical arterial blood gas for term infants:
pH = 7.2-7.34 pCO2 = 39-62 pO2 = 10-27 HCO3 = 18-26 BE = -5.5 to -0.1
Indications for infectious endocarditis PPx?
1) Prosthetic valve or material to repair valve
2) Previous infective endocarditis
3) Structural valvular regurgitation with prosthetic material in the setting of unrepaired/residual shunt, cyanotic heart disease or cardiac transplant
Risk factors for striae:
Increased Gestational weight gain
Multiples
Young women
Genetics
US findings of ONTD? (5)
- Lemon head sign
- Banana cerebellum
- Open defect along spine
- Ventriculomegaly
- Talipes
Others:
Relatively small head
obliterated posterior fossa
When to deliver IUGR with normal dopplers?
38-39wks (COGRP)
SOGC guideline says 37 wks
Hyperthyroidism:
A) Maternal risks
B) Fetal risks
A. Thyroid storm, tachycardia, sweating, heat intolerance, PET, CHF, PP flare
B. Hypothyroid, goiter, IUFD, hydrops, PTB, tachycardia
Criteria for APLS
- Clinical:
- Vascular thrombosis
- death of anatomically normal fetus >/ 10wks
- 3 or more consecutive loss <10wks
- placental insufficiency or severe PET with PTB <34w - Lab:
- Anticardiolipin IgG/IgM
- Anti B2 glycoprotein 1
- Lupus anticoagulant
Labs positive twice q12w apart
Classic triad for congenital rubella syndrome:
- Sensorineural hearing loss
- Ocular defects
- Cardiac defects
Most associated with BPP of 2?
Persistent Pulmonary HTN
Key features of pustular psoriasis (impetigo herpetiformis)?
Pustules on erythematous patches, flexural surfaces
Onset in 3rd trimester
Fetal risks = PTB IUGR IUFD
Tx = steroids, usually resolves postpartum
Components of a BPP:
- 3 movements
- 1 tone
- 30s breathing
- One 2x2 pocket
When to start kick counting?
26w
Most significant RF for PP depression?
Adolescent
Facial features of FAS?
Smooth filtrum Thin upper lip Epicanthal folds absent maxilla short palpebral fissures small eyes small head IUGR CNS abnormalities
2 risks of accutane? (retinoids)
Microtia
microopthalmia
(small ears and eyes)
Abnormal value for MCA doppler?
MoM > 1.5 => transfuse and investigate +/- steroids
Unsafe treatments of acne in pregnancy?
Tretanoin (accutane)
Tetracyclines
Safe treatment of psoriasis in pregnancy?
- steroids (topical or PO)
- UV light therapy
Rash on extensor surfaces?
Psoriasis
Rash on flexor surfaces?
eczema
How to monitor for Mg toxicity
In order of things lost:
1) Serial patellar reflexes
2) RR
3) Maintain U/O >30cc/hr
% melasma in pregnancy & treatment?
70%
Avoid sun, will resolve postpartum
Normal dermatological changes in pregnancy?
Hair loss PP
Transverse grooving in nails
More brittle nails
Nail bed coming off
spider angioma/palmar erythema/varicocities
Increased pigmentation - linea nigra, new nevi
Time post parvo infection when MOST hydrops occur?
What GA would the parvo infection would the worst?
- 2-4wks (4w) Post infection
2. Worst = 13-16wks GA
Which thyroid molecule is least likely to cross the placenta?
TSH
Biggest risk factor for failing a TOLAC
BMI
Least teratogenic anticonvulsant
Lamotrigine
Levatracetam (Keppra)
Think L’s
LR for:
A) Absent nasal bone
B) Inc nuchal fold
For T21
A) LR 6.6 if isolated/23.3 if in combination
B) LR 3.8 if isolated/23.3 if in combination
SOGC Table 3 Meta analysis 2017 values
Zika - when can you conceive?
Wait 3mo after last exposure/symptom onset prior to engaging in unprotected intercourse
(previously said 6mo but new guidance from CDC now says 3mo)
Tay-Sachs has a deficiency in which enzyme?
Hexosaminidase
Difference in presentation of clostridium & GAS?
Clostridium = TSS & No Fever GAS = Nec fasc & Fever
How to deliver brow presentation?
CS
RFs for ONTD? List 8
Low folic Acid Family hx of NTD Meds (schizo meds) Personal Hx Folic acid antagonist use GI malabsorption Obesity Ethnicity (celtic)
RCT evidence for wound closure with increased BMI?
With BMI >40, subQ stitch decreases wound complications
Obesity has the greatest effect on which stage of labour ?
Increased risk of CS in the first stage
Recommended delivery time for maternal obesity & why?
BMI 40 by 40w to decrease risk of SB (can also consider BMI >30)
High RFs where you can recommend ASA (i.e where you only need 1 of the RFs to start ASA) List all 6
Hx of PET Multiples Chronic HTN DM1/2 Renal Ds. Autoimmune Ds. (SLE or APLS)
Fetal surveillance with maternal obesity
Serial growth 28,32,36wks
BPP qWeekly 37w onwards
Recommended gestational weight gain if pre-preg BMI 30+?
Gain 5-9kg (11-20lbs) with most of it being in the 2nd half of the pregnancy
IOL at 39-40w for BMI 30+ has what benefits?
Decreased CS
Decreased macrosomia
Decreased neonatal Morbidity
Decreased maternal morbidity
How much ASA and when?
150mg (162mg) qHS (ASPRE trial dose n timing)
Start before 16wks (ASPRE started at 12w but can start before)
Stop at 36-37wks
How long to wait for pregnancy after bariatric surgery?
24mo
Who is at highest risk of uterine rupture:
a) low vertical incision
b) short interdelivery interval
Short interval (anything <18mo)
What is the rupture rate with a lower vertical scar?
Not significantly different than LTCS (~1-2%)
What is the rupture rate with a scar in the upper uterine segment (i.e classical)?
4-9% (some sources 12%)
Why is a low vertical incision a contraindication to TOLAC?
Because you don’t know if they cut into the upper segment
Rate of uterine rupture for TOLAC with IOL:
a) any GA
b) at term
c) 40w
a) 1%
b) 1.5%
c) 3.2%
IOL with cervical ripening:
a) PGE2
b) Misoprostol
What are the rupture rates?
a) 2%
b) 6%
Not recommended
Risk of uterine rupture with adding oxytocin (IOL or augmentation)?
~1% (double the risk of 0.5%)
TOLAC with 2 prior CS
a) Rate of success
b) rupture rate
c) Risks
a) similar to those with 1 CS
b) 1.6%
c) increased risk of blood transfusion and hysterectomy
ECV with prior CS
Not contraindicated
Multiples with TOLAC
a) success rate
b) rupture rate
a) similar to singleton
b) no increased rupture rate
Risk of uterine rupture with TOLAC vs Elective Repeat CS
0.47% vs 0.026%
Predictors of successful TOLAC (11)
- Age <30
- BMI <30
- Caucasian
- Previous vaginal birth
- Non recurrent indication for index CS (i.e breech)
- Previous GHTN
- Spont labour
- PV >4cm on admission to L&D
- Epidural use
- GA <40w
- Birth weight < 4000g
Factors that increase risk of uterine rupture?
Oxytocin use 2 or more CS IOL with ripening meds Pregnancy interval <18mo Thin LUS (no cutoff determined) Classical or low vertical CS
Contraindications to TOLAC (List 5)
Suspected or known Classical CS
Previous inverted T or low vertical incision
Prior history of rupture
Previous history of major uterine surgery (transmyometrial)
Pt chooses ERCS
Not technically contraindicated but needs to be informed of increased risk:
<18mo
2 or more
single layer closure
Interdelivery interval with TOLAC:
a) Success rate?
b) rupture rate? (<12mo and <15mo)
c) contraindicated
a) not affected by interval
b) <12mo = 4.8% <15mo=4.7%
c) <18mo
Risk of rupture with:
a) 1 layer unlocked
b) 1 layer locked
a) similar to 2 layers
b) Increased risk to 3%
Risk of neonatal death from uterine rupture?
6%!!!
Best 2 predictors of successful TOLAC
#1 = previous vaginal delivery (86%) #2 = spontaneous labour (80.6%)
Factors that decrease likelihood of TOLAC success
Age >/ 35 BMI >30 Previous dystocia IOL GA >40w Birth weight >4000g PET in this pregnancy
Neonatal risks vs benefits of ERCS vs TOLAC?
ERCS: increased RDS and TTN
TOLAC: Increased risk of death, seizures, permanent neurological deficits
Most common sign of uterine rupture
Abnormal FHR (complicated or late variables & bradycardia 30-60m prior to rupture)
Delayed cord clamping benefits?
decreased IVH
decreased anemia
ABx for PP D&C
Not indicated
Ascites at risk for what TORCH?
Syphilis
Trisomy ___ associated with Choroid plexus cysts?
T18
Fetal movements with respect to:
1) smoking
2) steroids
3) Temperature of food
1) Dec FM temporarily
2) Dec FM x3d after
3) Cold fluid Increases FM
Omphalocele - what decreases the risk of aneuploidy?
Liver herniation, giant omphalocele
Most likely cardiac defect with Eisenmenger syndrome?
VSD
Aortic stenosis is a ___ dependent lesion
Preload dependent (avoid PPH)
Fetal mortality rate in Canada
4.5/1000 total births
Only form of antenatal fetal surveillance with Level I evidence?
Umbilical artery doppler
Pregnant women with T1DM at increased risk of hypoglycemia?
First trimester or PP
Autonomic dysreflexia
- presentation
- triggers
- prevention
- headache, flushing, sweating, bradycardia, hypertension
- PVE, foley, Ctx, DRE, labour
- labour supine, topical anesthetic, early epidural
Gestational weight gain in
a) Normal weight
b) overweight
c) BMI >30
d) Underweight
a) 25-35lbs
b) 15-25lbs
c) 11-20lbs
d) 28-40lbs
Which cardiac defects are NOT preload dependent?
MR
MS
AR
10 investigations for hydrops fetalis?
- K-B
- CBC
- T&S
- TSH
- Parvo/Toxo/CMV/Rubella serologies
- LFTs, coags (mirror syndrome)
- Anti Ro/La
- HbElectrophoresis
- G6PD screen
- VDRL/RPR
4 diagnostic conditions for Peripartum cardiomyopathy?
- within last 1mo of pregnancy and 5mo PP (6mo window)
- R/O other causes
- No cardiac ds prior to onset
- LV dysfunction (EF<45%)
Maternal CAH
a) enzyme responsible
b) inheritance
c) prevention of virilization in female fetus
a) 21-hydroxylase deficiency
b) recessive
c) Dex 20mcg/kg/day until you can confirm male fetus or unaffected
Stress dose steroids dosing?
Hydrocortisone 100mg IV q8H
3 malignancies that can metastasize to the placenta?
Melanoma
Leukemia
lymphoma
What GA is physiologic herniation
9-11+6w
Why should blood glucose be kept between 4-7 during labour?
minimize risk of fetal hypoglycemia
Benefits of preconception A1C
Dec SA, anomalies, PET, progressive retinopathy
Single umbilical artery associated with and NOT associated with? (5/1)
A/W: Kidney defects (#1), IUGR, congenital heart, spinal defects, chromosomal abnormalities (1%)
No A/W: clefting
Management of pheo in pregnancy?
alpha blockade THEN beta-blockade
alpha blocker = phenoxybenzamine
<24wks consider surgery
>24wks consider medical treatment and CS
Ventriculomegaly associated with which syndrome?
T21/Down’s
Enzyme that protects fetus from maternal increase in cortisol?
Placental 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
Maternal complications of Cushing’s in pregnancy? List 4
HDP
GDM
CHF
Maternal death
Pancytopenia (aplastic crisis) from what pregnancy conditions?
Parvovirus
Sickle cell
Definition of growth discordance in twins?
Difference of 20mm in AC
or
20% in EFW by discordance (bigger-smaller/bigger)
WinRho ___mcg cover ___mLs of fetal RBCs and ___mL of fetal blood
300mcg
15mLs RBCs
30mLs blood
Fetal monitoring >41w awaiting IOL?
Twice weekly:
BPP or
NST and Fluid assessment
What is true for Miso (PGE1) vs cervidil (PGE2)?
Miso has increased risk of tachysystole
Miso is MORE effective to achieve vaginal delivery
Miso a/w less epidural use
Misoprostol dosing PO and PV for IOL & disadvantages of each?
PO = 50mcg q4h disadvantages= need more Pit
PV = 25mcg q4h disadvantages = more tachysystole
How long after misoprostol can you start oxytocin?
4h
IOL for AMA at ___GA
40 by 40w (39-40wk)
Decreases rate of still birth
(biologically post term at 39wks)
When/how long after the following can you start oxytocin?
a) cervidil
b) PGE2 gel
a) 30m
b) 6h
Term PROM IOL vs expectant
less chorio less endometritis less NICU admission no difference in neonatal infections No difference in mode of delivery Women prefer pit *may increase CS?*
High priority reasons for IOL (6)?
PET Significant maternal disease not responding to treatment Significant but stable APH Chorio Suspected fetal compromise Term PROM GBS+ve
Unacceptable reasons for IOL?
Provider preference/convenience
Suspected macrosomia EFW>4kg in a non diabetic woman
Risks of IOL?
Failed IOL CS (only if cervix not ripe) Operative delivery Uterine rupture Preterm infant (incorrect dates) Cord prolapse Chorioamnionitis Tachysystole
Rank importance of components of Bishops score
- Dilatation
- Effacement
- Station/position
- Consistency
Factors that increase success of IOL? Name 6
- Bishop’s score >6
- BMI <40
- Parity (previous vaginal delivery)
- Non diabetic
- EFW <4kg
- Maternal age <35
NNT for sweeps at 38wks to prevent post dates pregnancy?
8
In appropriately selected women with well trained providers, the rates of perinatal mortality in breech vaginal delivery vs elective CS?
VBB = 0.8-1.7/1000 CS = 0-0.8/1000
Vaginal breech:
Short term vs long term neurological morbidity compared to CS?
Greater short term but no long term neonatal neuro morbidity with planned VBB
Rate of CP in breech?
1.5/1000 regardless of mode of delivery
How long for passive second stage for vaginal breech?
90m
How long for active (pushing) second stage with vaginal breech?
60m
Allowable length of time in second stage for: Passive: a) Nulliparous with epidural b) Nulliparous without epidural c) Multiparous with epidural d) Multiparous without epidural
Active
e) Nulliparous with epidural
f) Nulliparous without epidural
g) Multiparous with epidural
h) Multiparous without epidural
a) 2h
b) 2h
c) 2h
d) 1h
e) 2h
f) 2h
g) 2h
h) 2h
Total duration of 2nd stage: Nullip no epi = 3h Nullip with epi = 4h Multip no epi = 2h Multip with epi = 3h
Definitions of labour dystocia:
- Active first stage
- Active second stage
Definition of obstructed labour
- > 4h of <0.5cm/hr or no dilatation over 2h
- Greater than 1h of pushing without descent
No dilatation or descent over 2h despite evidence of strong ctxns (caput, molding, IUPC)
IUPC adequate ctxns?
each ctxns 50-60mmHg
or
MVU >200 (sum in 10m)
Frank vs complete breech?
Frank = hips flexed and knees extended Complete = hips and knees flexed
Can you use oxytocin with a breech?
Only for augmentation
IOL = limited data but does not appear to be associated with poorer outcomes than spontaneous labour
Selection criteria for planned vaginal breech?
Pre or early labour US:
- EFW 2800-4000g
- Flexed head
- Adequate maternal pelvis clinically
- No cord presentation
- Frank or complete (not footling)
- No fetal anomaly to interefere with delivery
- No contraindications to vaginal delivery
- Adequate counseling of risks and maternal consent
Adequate progress in 1st stage for a vaginal breech?
If no progress over 2h = CS
Maximum of 7h to go from 5cm to 10cm
Monitoring in labour for vaginal breech?
Continuous EFM
Definition of High assisted vaginal birth?
Fetal head not engaged (above station 0)
Not recommended
Definition of Mid AVB
0 to +2 (but not +2 –> thats low)
subcategory : > or < 45deg rotation from midline
Fetal head no more than 1/5 palpable above pubic brim
Definition of Low AVB
Leading bony point of the fetal head is at station 2+ or greater
Subdivided into > or < 45 deg rotation
Definition of outlet AVB
Fetal scalp visible without labial separation
Fetal skull at pelvic floor
Direct A or P or less than 45deg rotation
Prerequisites for AVB
- consent
- Good Exam - abdominal and pelvic
- Preparation of staff (NICU, anesthesia, nursing)
- Location of delivery - access to CS for unsuccessful TOF esp. with higher risk of failure (High BMI, EFW 4kg+, OP/OT, mid cavity)
- Analgesia
- Empty bladder
Contraindications to AVB
- Absolute (7)
- Relative (1)
Absolute:
- Unengaged head (>1/5th above pelvic brim)
- Fetal coagulopathy/ low plts/ skeletal dysplasia
- Non vertex
- Incomplete dilatation
- uncertain of head position
- Suspected CPD
- Inability to go quickly for a CS
Relative:
Vacuum <34w GA
Indications for AVB:
- Abnormal FHR in 2nd stage
- Labour dystocia in the 2nd stage
- Maternal conditions that preclude from valsava: NYHA III/IV, severe resp ds., cerebral AVM, proliferative retinopathy, myasthenia gravis, spinal cord injury at risk of autonomic dysreflexia
Documentation of AVB (18 things)
- Date/time
- Physician name
- Indication
- Anesthesia
- Consent
- Position/station
- Moulding/caput
- Adequate pelvis
- FHR and Ctxn pattern
- Instrument used
- Application and # of attempts
- Traction applied
- Pop offs or reapplication
- condition of newborn
- Neonatal/maternal injuries
- Position of chignon on head
- Initiation of monitoring
- Debrief with patients
Preferred episiotomy type?
RML at 60-70def starting 1cm lateral from the midline
Neonatal risks with forceps (6)
- Facial laceration
- Ocular injuries
- Facial nerve palsy
- Skull fracture
- brachial plexus injury
- Retinal hemorrhage
Neonatal risks with vacuum (6)
- Chignon (resolves in 24h)
- Bruise/laceration
- Cephalohematoma
- Subgaleal hemorrhage
- Shoulder dystocia
- Retinal hemorrhage
Describe Subgaleal hemorrhage:
Large emissary veins below the aponeurosis
Not limited to suture lines
large volume of blood
can lead to hypotension and shock
Describe a cephalohematoma
5% risk with vacuum
Bleeding between the bony skull and periosteum
Limited by suture lines
Can cause hyperBilirubinemia
Maternal risks of AVB (9)
- Lower genital laceration
- Vulvar/vaginal hematoma
- OASIS
- Urinary tract injuries
- Inc blood loss
- Inc pain
- Psych trauma (short term)
- Urinary incontinence
- POP (AVB >SVD>CS)
Also consider that 2nd stage CS has higher risk of PTB in subsequent pregnancy and Long term risks of a CS
Interventions that promote SVD (6)
- Dedicated support person
- IA for Low risk
- Delayed pushing with epidural
- Inc pushing time with epidural
- Manual rotation
- Augmentation with oxytocin
MOA of PTU?
Does it cross the placenta?
Is it safe for breastfeeding?
Congenital anomalies?
MOA: block organification of ioidine (dec thyroid hormone production) and blocks peripheral conversion of T4 to T3
It does cross the placenta
Safe for BF
No congenital anomalies - use in T1
Birth defects with methimazole?
Cutis aplasia Facial dysmorphism Choanal atresia Esophageal atresia Developmental delay
Which thyroid hormones cross/don’t cross placenta?
Cross: TRH, iodine, thyroid Ab’s, small amounts of T3/T4 in T1
Don’t cross: TSH
Medications for thyroid storm?
- Consult endocrinology
- First give PTU
- 1-2h after, give Lugol’s (iodine) = stops release of T3/4
- Dex
- Propanolol (HR <120 is the goal)
- Supportive treatment (cooling blankets, lytes)
Maternal side effects of:
PTU
Methimazole
PTU: transient leukopenia -> dont stop the med
Methimazole: Agranulocytosis; rare; stop drug and check CBC
When does the fetus start concentration iodine and start making thryoid hormone?
10-12w
Which thyroid hormones INCREASE and which are UNCHANGED or DECREASE in pregnancy?
Increase: Thyroid binding globulin, Total T3/T4
No change: TRH, Free T3/4
Decrease: TSH in early pregnancy but then unchanged
MOA of methimazole?
Does it cross the placenta?
Safe for BF?
Congenital anomalies?
MOA: blocks organification of iodine (Dec TH production) Placenta: crosses Safe for BF Associated with anomalies - do not use in T1 - cutis aplasia - facial dysmorphism - choanal/esophageal atresia - developmental delay
What is the risk with PTU and why do we change after T1?
Black box warning of severe liver injury
Triggers for thyroid storm?
Infection
Surgery
L&D
8 things that work to reduce risk of OHSS
1) antagonist protocol (can use agonist trigger)
2) metformin (with PCOS)
3) coasting (up to 3d)
4) freeze-all
5) single embryo transfer
6) progesterone for luteal phase support (instead of hCG)
7) cabergoline at time of hCG trigger
8) cycle cancellation (**most effective, but last line)
MOA of 5-alpha-reductase?
converts testosterone to DHT
MOA of mirabegron?
beta 3 adrenergic receptor agonist (relaxation of detrusor smooth muscle)
conditions or meds that decrease SHBG?
PCOS obesity insulin resistance excess androgens hypothyroid progestins glucocorticoids
conditions or meds that increase SHBG?
pregnancy
OCP / estrogen
hyperthyroid
pathophysiology of PCOS
- increased androgen sensitivity
- theca cells make more androgens
- insulin resistance
- altered GnRH pulsatility favouring LH - leads to increasing androgens
blood vessel to perineum?
inferior hemorrhoidal
risks / side effects of letrazole?
- multiples
- OHSS
- hot flashes
- headache
- fatigue
- dizziness
diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome
Need 3 of 5:
- waist circumference >88cm
- high TG’s (or on meds)
- low HDL
- high blood glucose (or on meds)
- HTN >130/85 (or on meds)
prenatal findings of Turners?
increased NT cystic hygroma abnormal MSS cardiac defects horseshoe kidney / other renal anomalies
Karyotype of Turners
45XO
MOA of letrazole
aromatase inhibitor - inhibits conversion from testosterone to estrogen (thereby decreasing negative feedback of estrogen on hypothalamus, allowing increased FSH/LH to stimulate ovulation)
daily dose of calcium?
1200 mg
what structure is the remnant of the mesonephric duct?
Gartner’s duct cyst
female equivalent to prostate?
Skene’s gland
postnatal findings of Turners
short stature scoliosis webbed neck shield chest hearing loss low set ears otitis media high palate delayed puberty / POI cardiac defects (coarctation of aorta, aortic stenosis) kidney stuff bone stuff (decreased BMD, congenital hip dysplasia, short 4th digit) wide carrying angle lymphedema DM, celiac, hypothyroid, HTN
RMI 2
menopause (4) x CA 125 x 4 if 2+ features on US US features (ABCDE): Ascites, Bilateral, multiloCulated Cyst, soliD areas, Extrapelvic disease, METS!
RF’s for cervical insufficiency
- maternal (7)
- in index pregnancy (4)
maternal: previous cervical insufficiency (<2.5cm <27wk), prior cervical trauma (LEEP, cone), recurrent mid-trimester losses, PPROM <32 wks, congenital uterine anomaly, connective tissue dz (ED)
index: cervical funneling, cervical shortening, overt cervical dilation, <2.5cm at <27 wks
indications for PV progesterone for prevention of PTB (3)
previous spontaneous PTB
cervix <25 mm in singleton 16-24 wk
cervix <25 mm in multiples 16-24 wk