Repro Flashcards
______ is defined as the abnormal presence of endometrial tissue w/in the myometrium (thick, muscular layer of the uterus).
Adenomyosis
A _____, also known as a fibroid, is a benign smooth muscle tumor that very rapidly becomes cancer. They can occur in any organ, but most often occur in uterus, small bowel, and esophagus.
Leiomyoma
Secondary causes of dysmenorrhea (or PAINFUL MENSTRUATION) include:
- Endometriosis
- Adenomyosis
- Leiomyoma
- Adhesions
- PID
____ is the MC secondary cause of dysmenorrhea in younger patients. ____ is more common with increasing age.
Endometriosis MC secondary cause
Adenomyosis w/ increasing age
Some defining terms…
- Amenorrhea: absence of menstrual period
- Cryptomenorrhea: light flow or spotting
- Menorrhagia: heavy or prolonged bleeding at normal menstrual intervals
- Metorrhagia: irregular bleeding between expected menstrual cycles
- Menometorrhagia: irregular, excessive bleeding between expected menstrual cycles
- Oligomenorrhea: infrequent menstruation
- Polymenorrhea: frequent cycle interval
How is a diagnosis of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) made?
DX OF EXCLUSION
W/u- hormone levels and transvaginal US
How is DUB treated?
- Acute, Severe Bleeding- High-dose IV estrogens or high dose OCPs (D&C if estrogen fails)
- OCPs- 1st line! regulates cycles, thins endometrial lining, and reduces menstrual flow (DECREASES endometrial cancer risk by reducing unopposed estrogen)
- GnRH agonists- Leuprolide cases temporary amenorrhea (if given in continuous fashion)
- Progesterone- orally or IUD
- SURGERY- If not responsive to medical treatment:
- Hysterectomy- definitive
- Endometrial ablation
_____ is a type of vaginitis defined by VAGINAL ODOR that is worse after sex and described as “fishy.”
There is copious, grey-white discharge.
Micro: CLUE cells
Treatment: Flagyl
Bacterial Vaginosis
____ is a type of vaginitis that is sexually transmitted and is associated with pruritus, dysuria, and dyspareunia.
There is frothy, YELLOW-GREEN d/c and STRAWBERRY CERVIX.
Micro: Mobile protozoa
Treatment: Flagyl
Trichomoniasis
*TREAT PARTNER TOO
**Can have perinatal complications and increased risk of HIV transmission
____ is a type of vaginitis that is seen in DM, steroids, pregnancy, and abx abuse.
Discharge: thick, curd-like/cottage cheese
Micro: HYPHAE, yeast, and spore
Treatment: Fluconazole or intravaginal antifungals
Candida
_____ is a type of vaginitis that is an overgrowth of lactobacilli.
Discharge: non odorous
Treatment: D/C tampon use, Sitz bath or douche
Cytolytic Vaginitis
_____ is an ascending infection of the upper reproductive tract that may lead to sepsis, ectopic pregnancy, or infertility.
PID
PID is MC caused by what organisms?
GC/Chlam
*Increased risk w/ multiple sexual partners, unprotected sex, prior PID, 15-19y, nulliparous, IUD
What might you find on PE of someone w/ PID?
- Lower abd tenderness
- Fever
- Purulent cervical d/c +/- bleeding
- CHANDALIER SIGN: CERVICAL MOTION TENDERNESS
PID is primarily a clinical diagnosis. What are some other findings that would point you in that direction (think labs, PE)?
(+) gram stain, temp > 38C, WBC>10,000, increased ESR and CRP, CMT
How is PID treated?
Outpatient: Doxycycline + Rocephin + Flagyl
Inpatient: see p. 104
_____ is a complication of PID that is associated with hepatic fibrosis/scarring and peritoneal involvement. RUQ due to PERIHEPATITIS and adhesions on anterior surface of liver are common w/ this.
FITZ-HUGH CURTIS SYNDROME
______ is the MC solid lesion of the breast in pts <40y.
Fibroadenoma
- Benign, painless
- PE: rubbery and mobile
____ is simple and fluid filled breast mass. Occurs in pts 30-50.
Cyst
- They are often tender
- Tx- aspiration v. observation
______ is a fibrotic tissue reaction that is found in patients with a history of trauma or surgery. It is a painful, tender mass/area.
Traumatic Fat Necrosis
*Tx- conservative v. excision, must R/O CANCER
_____ is a cystic enlargement of glands seen in patients 30-50y. There is associated nipple d/c and cyclic mastalgia.
Fibrocystic breast changes
*Tx- symptomatic= NSAIDs and cold compress
_____ is a wart-like tumor of the breast duct. Often occurs in menopausal women. May have clear or bloody d/c.
Intraductal papilloma
*Tx- Excision to r/o atypia or Ca
_____ is a complication of mastitis. Usually occurs in lactating women. Associated with pain- baby can’t latch. May have fever, cellulitis.
Breast abscess
- Tx- Nurse, MRSA abx, Aspiration
- *DDX- Inflammatory breast Ca
Malignancy primarily of mild ducts or lobules is otherwise known as _____.
Breast cancer
*2nd MC cause of cancer death (after lung)
RF for Breast Ca include:
BRCA 1 and BRCA 2
-1st degree relative, age >65, hormonal–> increased risk with more menstrual cycles, increased estrogen in postmenopausal women on HRT and OCPs, obesity, and ETOH
_____ is the MC type of breast cancer.
Infiltrative Ductal Carcinoma
All types-
- Ductal Carcinoma:
- Infiltrative
- DCIS - Lobular Carcinoma
- Infiltrative
- LCIS - Medullary, mucinoid, papillary, metastatic, mammary Paget’s dz. of the breast