premature ovarian failure Flashcards
1
Q
loss of ovarian function and onset of the menopause before age?
A
45
2
Q
autoimmne conditions which cause POF?
A
hypothyroidism, addisons, diabetes, SLE
RA
3
Q
chromosomal abnormalities?
A
Turners
Downs
4
Q
definition of a miscarriage?
A
spontaneous loss od pregnancy before 24 weeks
5
Q
causes of miscarriage?
A
stress, smoking, listeria, TORCH, herpes, sex, amniocentesis, fibroids, cervcal incompetece, hypertension, SLE, anti phospholipid, thyroid diabetes
6
Q
symptoms of miscarriage?
A
abdominal pain and bleeding
7
Q
usually a miscarriage occurs when?
A
less than 12 weeks
8
Q
will a urine pregnancy test be positive after miscarriage?
A
yes