Repro Gen Flashcards
What BhCG levels is IUP visible at
≥ 1500-2000 Won’t see in uterus before this
Pregnancy loss before 20th week of gestation
spontaneous abortion
3 MC areas of defect for infertility
failure to ovulate
tubal deformity or dysfn cilia
endometriosis
What should you check if a pt has low estrogen in reproductive yrs?
folliculogenesis
atresia
degeneration of those ovarian follicles that do not ovulate during the menstrual cycle
Maturation and ovulation of multiple follicles
fraternal twins
one fertilized ovum splits in two
identical twins
What hormone causes basal body temp to inc?
progesterone
ectocervix cell comp
squamous epithelium
endocervix cell comp
glandular epithelium
MC genital infection
HPV
Pap smear guidelines
start at 21 perform yearly x 3 yrs if nrml begin every 3 yrs
Age 30-65: cotesting with HPV
What is most common cause of post menopausal bleeding?
atrophy
Partial mole
(paternal and maternal- normal ovum fertilized by 2 sperm
69 chromosomes
Complete mole
(paternal origin) - empty ovum fertilized by 2 sperm (or one that duplicates)
46 chromosomes
High risk HPV
16, 18, 31, 33
Low risk HPV
6, 11
MC uterine tumor
Leiomyoma
When does first ovulation occur after menarche
6-9 months
How much blood loss is there in nrml meses
<80 mL (30-80 mL avg)
What are are dominant hormones during follicular phase - days #1-14?
FSH and estrogen
What is the dominant
hormone of the luteal phase days #14-28?
progesterone
What does positive withdrawal bleed with progestin withdrawal test for secondary amenorrhea indicate
Endometrium is normal, normal estrogen levels, outflow tract is normal
Patient is not ovulating
What does negative withdrawal bleed with progestin withdrawal test for secondary amenorrhea indicate
No endometrial proliferation
Estrogen deficiency -OR- Outflow tract abnormality
Which hormone causes proliferation of the endometrium?
estrogen
What hormone level can be checked to confirm ovulation has occurred?
progesterone
What is the female athlete triad?
eating disorder (anorexia), amenorrhea, osteopenia (or osteoporosis)
Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstrua>on, normally occurring with ovulatory cycles
mc reported menstrual disorder
Dysmenorrhea
Infertility
the inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse
MC female causes of infertility
ovulatory disorder or tubal factor
Heterotopic pregnancy
Twin pregnancy: simultaneous intrauterine and ectopic pregnancy
Oligomenorrhea
dec freq >35 d
Polymenorrhea
inc freq <21 d
Menorrhagia
inc amt
>7 d or >80 ml
Metrohagia
irregular interval
Menometrohagia
irregular interval and excessive amount
Hysteroscopy
Scope connected to video unit and light inserted through cervical canal to evaluate uterine cavity
can use to dx and treat
Pre-menopause endometrial lining
2-16mm depending on stage of
menses
post-menopause endometrial lining
<5 mm
Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
X-ray of uterus and fallopian tubes using fluoroscopy
Evaluate patency and architecture of fallopian tubes
Dx and treat
CA-125
Blood test used to indicate malignancy (biomarker)
Expressed by 80% of epithelial cell tumors
Premenopausal > 200 U/mL = concerning Postmenopausal >35 U/mL = concerning
Current pap recommendations (American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology)
Initiate paps @ 21yo
every 3 years for 21-29 yo
Pap with HPV co-testing every 5 years for 30-65yo
Discontinue after 65yo if adequate negative screening past 10yr and no high-grade dysplasia in the past 20yr
MC benign cervical neoplasm
Cervical Polyps
MC gyn ca in women ww
Cervical Cancer
When does normal menses occur and what is a normal menstrual cycle?
11-13 yo
Duration 3-7 days (avg 5d)
Blood loss <80 mL (30-80 mL)
Cycle 21-35 days (avg 28d)
Define primary amenorrhea
Absence of menarche by age 16 years in presence of normal pubertal development
Absence of menarche by age 14 years in absence of normal pubertal development
Absence of menarche 2 years after completion of sexual maturation
What are the dominant hormones during follicular phase - days #1-14?
Estrogen and FSH
What is the dominant
hormone of the luteal phase days #14-28?
LH
What is the effect of estrogen on the endometrial lining?
causes it to proliferate
What is the most important step in evaluation of primary amenorrhea?
Transvaginal Ultrasound to confirm presence of uterus
What is necessary and sufficient for production of testes?
Y chromosome and DRY gene
What do sertoli cells produce?
AMH
What do Leydig cells produce?
Testosterone and DHT
What is the effect of activin on FSH
enhances FSH secretion by blocking effect of inhibin at pituitary
Effect of inhibin on FSH
inhibits pituitary production and release of FSH
Effect of testosterone
Gonadotropin Feedback
Spermatogenesis
Sexual Differentiation
Anabolic effects Libido
Effect of DHT
Prostate development
External Virilization
Sexual maturation at puberty
Baldness
The administration clomiphene (a SERM in the hypothalamus) would most likely have what effect on LH?
Increased LH synthesis from the anterior pituitary
What is the MC form of prostatitis?
Chronic Abacterial prostatitis
What is the most common cancer of internal organs in males?
prostate ca
Where does prostate arise from?
peripheral zone mostly posterior so easily detected on rectal exam
MC histology of prostate ca
adenocarcinoma
MC place of prostate ca mets
Vertebral bones, lung & liver
MC hisiology of penis carcinoma
SCC
MC cause of orchitis or epididymitis in male <35 yo
Chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhea
MC cause of orchitis or epididymitis in male >35 yo
E. coli and Pseudomonas
What does BhCG have to be for home preg test to register?
> 25-50 mIU/mL
With US when can you see gestational sac?
yolk sac?
fetal pole?
fetal heart motion?
Gestational sac = 4-5 weeks
Yolk sac = 5 weeks
Fetal pole = 6 weeks
Fetal Heart motion (FHM) = 6.5 wks
How is a viable pregnancy confirmed?
fetal pole + FHM
Recommended wt gain for mother: underweight nrml weight overweight obese
underweight- 25-40 lbs
nrml weight- 25-35 lbs
overweight- 15-25 lbs
obese 10-20 lbs
What should preg woman avoid due to toxoplasmosis
undercooked meat and car litter
What should preg woman avoid due to listeria
Cold deli meat
Unpasteurized cheese or dairy
Unwashed fruits and vegetable
When should preg women avoid travel?
> 36 wks
Freq of prenatal visits
Q 4 weeks until 28 wks
Q2weeks 28wks–36wks
Weekly at 36 wks until delivery
What does fundal height tell you about GA?
Corresponds to GA ± 2 cm
ie: 20 cm fundal height is 20 wks
When should women be offered aneuploidy screening?
< 20 wks
When should contractions prompt a woman in 3rd trimester to come in?
If < 37 wks (pre-term) q 15min
If > 37 wks (term) “5/1/1”
Ways to prevent post-term pregnancies
Sweeping of membranes
Ambulation
Intercourse
Nipple stimulation
When should you consider induction of labor?
Induction of labor > 41wk can be considered
Induction of labor > 42wk recommended
Salpingectomy vs Salpingostomy
Salpingectomy –remove entire fallopian tube
Salpingostomy – remove pregnancy only
Monozygotic
1 sperm 1 egg
splits in 2
identical
Dizygotic
2 sperm 2 eggs
fraternal
ABO and RhD ability to cross palcenta
ABO - IgM – does not cross placenta
Rh D - IgG – crosses placenta
What are the cardinal mvts of labor?
- engagement
- descent
- flexion
- internal rotation
- extension
- external rotation
Stages of labor
Stage 1- Onset of labor to full dilation of the cervix
Stage 2- Fulldilation to delivery of baby (varies in length)
Stage 3- Delivery of baby to delivery of placenta (usually lasts < 30 min and takes only 2-5 mins)
Stage 4- Puerperium
3 ps of abnormal labor
power
passenger
pelvis
When would you perform a classic c-section?
preterm breech, transverse back-down fetus, distorted anatomy (e.g. leiomyomata, adhesions)
When should woman return to menstruation after pregnancy?
6-8 wks following delivery
Maternal benefits of breastfeeding
dec postpartum depression, boosts weight loss, minimizes hemorrhage
MC benign breast condition
Fibrocystic Breast Disease
chlamydia screening recommendations
Annual chlamydia all sexually active women <25
syphilis, HIV, chlamydia & HBV screening
pregnant women
Trichomonus & HPV screening
annually for HIV+ women
STIs to report to health dept
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Neonatalherpes Syphilis Chancroid
HPV vaccine
Two doses 6‐12 months apart ages 9‐14
or
Three doses at 0, 1 & 6 months ages 15‐26
5 ps of STI risk
partners, practices, prevention of pregnancy, prevention of STIs, past hx of STIs