Repro Misc Flashcards
What level does ART in HIV aim to keep CD4+ count at?
> 350
WHO advice on the duration of breastfeeding and transition off of it?
Exclusively breastfeed for 6 months
Then a combination of foods and breastfeeding up until 2 years of age
Post partum haemorrhage after placental delivery, exam reveals a hard, contracted uterus?
Likely perineal trauma
Hard contracted uterus normal - rules out atonic uterus
Woman suddenly collapses after delivering placenta and is in a state of shock, fundus is difficult to elicit on abdo exam?
Uterine inversion
Woman collapses suddenly before she was due to be discharged 5 days after delivery by c-section?
PE likely - always suspect in unexplained collapse after surgery or in peurperium
Woman has constant abdo pain then collapses whilst in labour. Foetal bradycardia on CTG. This is 2nd pregnancy, previous child delivered by C-section?
Uterine rupture
How is induction of labour performed?
If Bishops <6 - vaginal PGE2 then reassess 6hr later
Then if Bishops still <7 another vaginal PGE2 and reassess 6hr later
If this fails then artificial ROM and syntocinon
When is artificial ROM most commonly performed?
When a woman is in active labour but her waters have not broken
When is a membrane sweep performed?
To try and kick-start active labour at 40 and 41 weeks in nulliparous, and 41 weeks if multiparous
3 enzymes that HIV contains?
Reverse transcriptase
Protease
Integrase
How does HIV establish persistence?
By constantly mutating through a process called antigenic variation
What happens once HIV infects a cell?
It is a retrovirus, therefore, carries 2 copies of RNA. Once a cell is infected, the RNA is transcribed into DNA and is integrated into the host cell genome
Diagnosis of gestational diabetes?
Fasting glucose 5.6 or more; OR
2-hour OGTT 7.8 or more
Management of gestational diabetes?
If fasting glucose <7 then lifestyle advice and reassess in 2 weeks. If still 5.6-7 then metformin
If fasting glucose >7 at diagnosis then start insulin immediately
What clinical finding is typical of pneumocystis jirovicii?
Exercise desaturation
What is a progesterone challenge test?
Give medroxyprogesterone acetate for 5 days and it should stimulate a withdrawal bleed
Proves normal functioning endometrium and intact outflow tract
17 y/o girl with developed secondary sex characteristics has primary amenorrhoea. All endocrine tests are normal, but she fails a progesterone challenge test?
Absent uterus
Woman due for elective ankle surgery in 4 weeks on COCP where she will be immobilised for a minimum of 10 days after?
Stop the pill 4 weeks before surgery and restart 2 weeks after - switching to POP would be a suitable alternative
UKMEC 4 - major surgery with prolonged immobilisation - does not apply to minor surgical procedures or laparoscopic procedures
First line investigations for a couple presenting with infertility for 1 year?
Female - day 21 progesterone
Male - semen analysis
Is previous ectopic pregnancy a contraindication for contraception?
No, copper coil only increases the risk of it occurring
A couple are infertile for 1 year and testing reveals the woman has endometriosis. What is the management?
Continue trying to conceive naturally for another year.
The guidance for patients with mild male factor infertility, mild endometriosis or unexplained infertility –> try conceiving naturally for 2 years before offering IVF/ICSI
What 5 female factors for infertility warrant early referral to infertility clinic (i.e. before 1 year)?
>35y/o Amenorrhoea Previous pelvic surgery Previous STI Abnormal genital exam
What 5 male factors for infertility warrant early referral to infertility clinic (i.e. before 12 months)?
Previous surgery on genitalia Previous STI Varicocele Significant systemic illness Abnormal genital exam
Is emergency contraception affected by BMI?
If BMI>26, a double dose of Levonelle is required
EllaOne and Cu IUD are fine
Which contraceptive is associated with weight gain?
Depo-Provera (2-3kg in the first year)
Which cancer would have the greatest PERCENTAGE reduction if it was possible to remove the effect of obesity?
Oesophagus
Is there increased contractility of the heart during pregnancy?
Yes - to allow greater CO
Is uterine fibroids a cause of large for dates pregnancy?
Yes
What does the vas deferens develop from embryologically?
Mesonephric duct
What does the fornix of the vagina develop from embryologically?
Paramesonephric duct
Is IVF a cause of IUGR?
Yes
Is maternal anaemia a cause of IUGR?
No
Is maternal BMI <18 a cause of IUGR?
Yes
When can nuchal thickness be tested in screening for Down Syndrome?
11-14 weeks
When is the uterine fundus normally palpable in a singleton pregnancy?
12 weeks
A woman in labour suite requires forceps delivery. 4 options for analgesia?
Epidural
Spinal anaesthesia
Pudendal nerve block
Perinial block
When can the sex of the foetus be determined by USS?
18 weeks
How is pain from female repro tract carried to CNS?
Bladder, uterus, ovary, adnexae (endocervix?) - all the bits touching the peritoneum basically –> T11-L2 via visceral afferents
Below this but above levator ani –> S2-S4 via parasympathetic fibres (referred to back of legs/buttocks)
Below levator ani –> S2-S4 via somatic sensory (localised pain in perineum)
83 y/o lady is having falls. She takes Oxybutynin for urge incontinence. What can this be replaced by?
Mirabegron (beta3 agonist therefore no anticholinergic SE)
For women experiencing hot flushes in menopause, apart from HRT what can be offered?
Fluoxetine - can be used for vasomotor symptoms of menopause
citalopram and venlafaxine also licensed for this
How are medical deliveries of miscarriages carried out?
Vaginal misoprostol alone
no need for PO mifepristone
At booking appointment woman reveals Hx of 2 previous DVT’s, management?
LMWH starting immediately, until 6 weeks post-partum