Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
define
A
presence of a baby
2
Q
presentation
A
amenorrhoea
hyperemesis
N&V
3
Q
diagnosis
A
positive pregnancy test
4
Q
causes of bleeding in early pregnancy
A
implantation bleed sub-chorionic haematoma infection malignancy polyp unrelated cause (PR, haematuria)
5
Q
when does an implantation bleed tend to occur?
A
10 days post-ovulation
6
Q
where is a sub-chorionic haematoma?
A
blood between endometrium and embryo
7
Q
what can bleeding cause?
A
placental hypoxia causing foetal demise
8
Q
when does torsion of an ovarian cyst tend to happen in pregnancy?
A
end of trimester 1 when the uterus climbs out of the pelvis into the abdomen
9
Q
presentation of torsion of an ovarian cyst
A
N&V
mass
10
Q
presentation of cyst accident
A
sudden onset pain after sex or exercise
11
Q
what is a cyst accident?
A
torsion, rupture or twisting of ovarian cyst
