repro/GI/GU Flashcards
1
Q
What 2 bugs commonly cause septic abortion (sepsis after abortion)?
A
Staph aureus and E coli
2
Q
Why does septic abortion occur?
A
retained products of conception in the uterine cavity become infected
3
Q
why do anovulatory cycles cause variances in bleeding?
A
anovulation means the corpus luteum is not formed and progesterone is not made. This means the endometrium remains in the proliferative phase (does not transition into the secretory phase). therefore, no sloughing occurs.
4
Q
this is a histerosalpigogram. what is the cause for this congenital abnormality?
A
failed lateral fusion of the paramesonephric ducts
