Pass Med Gynae Flashcards
What is the mechanism of action of Metformin in PCOS
Increases perioheral insulin sensitivity
What can be given to reduce the size of the fibroid is before surgery
GnRH agonist eg leuprolide
Treat grichomonas vaginalis with
Oral metronidazole
What is the first initial investigation in diagnosing endometrial cancer
US transvaginal to measure thickness
When do you prescribe cyclical and when do you prescribe continuous HRt
Cyclical if LMP was less than one year ago
Continuous if they have taken cyclical for a year, it has been one year since LMP or it has been two years since LMP but they had a menopause before age 40
Post menopausal ovarian mass
Refer urgently
Treat uterine fibroids that are causing difficulty with fertility
Myomextomy
What ovarian cyst ruptures to cause pseudomyxoma peritonei
Mucinois cystadenoma
Which is the most common epithelial cell tumour
Serious cystadenoma
Presence of foetal HR in an ectopic is an indication for
Surgical management
Continuous dribbling in continence after prolonged labour
Suspected vesicovaginal fistulae and fo urinary dye studies
Pregnant women who are <6 weeks gestation and present with vaginal bleeding and no pain can be managed
Expectantly
In patients with urinary incontinence make sure to rule out
UTI and diabetes
How often are woman aged 25-49 screened for cervical cancer
Every 3 years
How often are women screened aged 50-64
Every 5 years