Random2 Flashcards
External cephalic version timing
After 37 weeks (if earlier, likely to self correct)
DES
Used to treat threatened abortion in 40s-70s. Increased risk of clear cell adenocarcinoma of vagina and cervix. Cervical hypoplasia, uterine malformations, vaginal adenosis, vaginal sepae
Pseudocyesis
Woman presents with signs and symptoms of pregnancy and reported pos UPT but neg UPT in office and normal US. Seen in women with strong desire to become pregnant
FFP vs cryoprecipitate
FFP=factor V, factor VIII, fibrinogen
Cryo=fibrinogen, factor VIII, von willebrands
Treatment of VIN2 and VIN3
VIN2: CO2 laser ablation
VIN3: wide local excision
transvaginal tape
Treatment option for urinary incontinence; not used for pelvic organ prolapse
Galactocele
Milk retention cyst without signs of infection - fever, redness. Aspirated if doesn’t resolve spontaneously to prevent infection
Supplementation in breastfeeding infants
Vitamin K at birth
Vitamin D starting at 2 months
Rx of thyroid storm
Beta blocker + PTU + corticosteroids
Most common cause of hyperthyroidism postpartum
Destructive lymphocytic thyroiditis. High corticosteroid levels in pregnancy suppress autoimmune antibodies
Persistent elevation of RPR titer
If falls and then rises, reinfection
If persistently high, neurosyphilis which can diag by LP
Phosphatidyl glycerol
Presence in vaginal fluid indicates fetal lung maturity