Repro Txs Flashcards
Mx for ovulation supression
1st line: yasmine and eloine COC
-GnRH agonists
- Danazol (gnrh inhibitor)
-Oestrogen
- bilateral oopherectomy and hysterectomy with add back oestrogen only
breech presentation management
primiparous- external cephalic version (ECV) at 36 weeks
multiparous- ECV at 37
if not worked/ contraindicated- casarean
Cervical shock tx
Removing product from cervix
(Sometimes IV and uterotonics required)
(complication of miscarriage)
Threatened miscarriage tx
Micronised progesterone
(to try and prevent a true miscarriage)
Molar pregnancy management
how long must pregnancy be avoided afterwards
Surgical-(uterine evacuation) and tissues sent for histology to ascertain type
pregnancy should be avoided for 1 year after
Bacterial vaginosis tx
(and avoid…)
Metronidazole oral/gel
Avoid alcohol
Chlamydia
and If pregnant
doxycycline is first line
if pregnant: azithromycin/erythromycin/ amoxicillin
Hyperemesis gravidarum management
saline + potassim chloride (fluid replacement)
IV or IM antiemetics
thiamine + folic acid
TED stocking and LMWH
what anti-emetics are used for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (& for hyperemesis gravidarum)
and their side effects
first line: antihistamines- oraal cylizine or promethazine-
end in zine
2nd: oral ondansetron (SE 1st trim, cleft palate)
oral metoclopramide or domperidone:
(meto SE- extrapyramidal, do not use for longer than 5 days)
Lifestyle advice for infertility
Stop smoking (and don’t replace with other nicotine products)
Bmi 18.5-30
Reduce/stop alcohol
Moderate caffeine
Stop recreation drugs/methadone for at least 12 months
Folic acid
Pcos infertility tx
1st line: clomifene citrate / tamoxifen +/- metformin
2nd: gonadotrophin injections (risks multiple pregnancy, overstimulation) (basically LH and FSH injections)
Needs supervision
3rd : laproscopic ovarian diathermy
Clomifene resistence
Add metformin
Male infertility treatment
Ivf
…
Blocked fallopian thbes tx
IVF
Sometimes if it is a very small blockage u can cannulate and open it
Pregnancy of unkown location
Expectant management (will resolve itself)
Medical- methotrexate
How long should a women wait to conceive after methotrexate management
6 months
Ruptured cyst
premenopausal: conservative unless hypovolaemic shock
postmenopausal: laparoscopy
Pelvic inflammatory disease management
oral ofloxacin + oral metronidazole
or
IM ceftriaxone + oral doxy + oral metronidazole
(IV ceft if very severe)
Advice she use barrier contraception as IUD removal should be considered
Bartholins abscess/cyst tx
Conservative if small cyst
Antibiotics broad spectrum- if infected and systemically unwell
usually treated with:
-Word catheter
-Marsupialization
TOP missed miscarriage medical tx
Mifepristone orally + bucall/sublingual/ vaginal misoprostol 24-48 hrs later
all women should be offered antiemetic and pain relief
Dose/frequency dependant on gestation
surgical abortion management
(under anaesthesia)
misoprostol/osmotic dilators given before
up to 13+6 weeks:
-Electric vacuum aspiration
-Manual vacuum aspiration
> 14wks
-Dilatation and evacuation
incomplete miscarriage medical tx
single dose of misoprostol (vaginal, oral or sublingual)
all women should be offered anti-emetics and pain relief
choosing type of TOP (termination of pregnancy)
medical or surgical offered up to and including 23+6 weeks
after 9 weeks medical abortions become less common (as inc risk of seeing products of conception pass and dec success rate)
<10 weeks medical abortions usually done at home
What is screening must all women undergo for TOP
STI screening,
VTE risk screening- if high risk give LMWH after abortion. if v high risk give before +/- continue
Contraception consultation and offered contraception
who receives antibiotic prophylaxis at time of abortion and regimen
those undergoing surgical TOP (STOP)
those undergoing MTOP with an increased risk of STI (if screening not performed/results unavailable)
regimen= 7 days doxcy
rhesus isoimmunisation who to treat at time of abortion
if rhesus d negative and at risk, higher gestation and surgical procedure increases risk
anti D is the tx
Diagnosing gonnococcal urethritis on microscopy
Gram negative intracellular diplococci- gonnococcal urethritis (gonnorhea)
Primary genital hsv tx
When to admit
Aciclovir tx 400mg 3x a day 5 days
+ supportive tx
Admit if urinary retention/ cant swallow
Syphillis tx
Benzathine penicillin
No sex
…
Lichen schlerosus tx
1- genital skin care: gentle wash (dermovate(, avoid tight clothing, irritabts etc
- apply emollient
2- super potent topical steroid- 12 week regimen (30g tube) then on an as required basis
When would a cystectomy be carried out
If cyst is >5cm
(As there is risk of torsion)
PMS tx mild
regular frequent balanced meals rich in complex carbohydrates
pms moderate symptoms
COCP
severe PMS tx
SSRI- continuously or just during the luteal phase
mx of gestational diabetes: fasting glucose >5.6 & <7
1st: trial of diet and exercise,
2nd: if targets not met within 1-2 weeks + metformin
3rd: ADD (not switch) short acting insulin if targets not met after a further 1-2 weeks
what are the blood glucose targets for women with gestational diabetes
fasting: </= 5.3mmol
2 hours postprandial: 6.4 mmol/L
gestational diabetes tx: >7mmol
1st; start short acting insulin immediately
what kind of insulin used for gestational diabetes
short acting!
Atypical endometrial hyperplasia tx
pre-menopausal- hysterectomy -
post menopausal- hysterectomy + bilateral salphingo-oopherectomy
simple endometrial hyperplasia- w/o atypia tx
high dose progestogens with repeat sampling in 3-4 months.
levonorgestrel intra-uterine system may be advised
neiserria gonorrhoeae 1: what agar, type of bacteria
requires chocolate agar to grow
gram negative diplococci
neisseria gonorrhoeae II antibiotic tx
1st line: Ceftriaxone IM single dose
chlamydia trachomatis II tx
doxcy or azithromycin
women with vulva-vaginal atrophy (from menopause) tx
vaginal oestrogen.
can be used in combination with HRT or be the alternative to HRT for women who it is contraindicated in
women with premature ovarian insufficiency tx (<40)
- give HRT till the average age of menopause (51)
- CHC (continuously) could be considered as alternative unless CI
- HRT does not add risks compared to women without POI
- continue with contraception
Women with early menopause (40- 44) tx
- consider strongly giving HRT till the average age of menopause (51)
when can contraception be stopped in women aged 40-49
-2 years after last “natural” menstrual period or
- 2 years after 2 results of FSH of ≥ 30 IU/l, taken at least 4-6 weeks apart
when can contraception be stopped in women >/=50
-1 year after last “natural” menstrual period or
-1 year after 1 result of FSH of ≥ 30 IU/l
when can contraception be stopped >/=55
Age ≥ 55: contraception can be stopped even if still having periods
when would you give transdermal HRT over oral HRT
increased VTE risk or BMI >30
transdermal always preferred
management of menorrhagia secondary to fibroids
(1st, second and third line)
1: levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) (mirena coil)
- useful if the woman also requires contraception
- cannot be used if there is distortion of the uterine cavity
2nd: NSAIDs e.g. mefenamic acid
3rd: tranexamic acid
surgical management of ectopic pregnancy
salpingectomy
2nd: salpingotomy (rf for infertility eg contralateral tube damage)
hirsutism and acne in PCOS tx
1st: third generation COC / co-cyprindol
2nd: topical elfornithine
Pregnant women with epilepsy: principles of management
pregnant women should continue anti-epileptics
Folic acid, 5mg daily
avoid valproate,
if taking phenytoin + vit k
carbamezapine considered least teratogenic