Repro Week 1 formative Flashcards

1
Q

When can treatment NOT be refused on grounds of conscientious objection

A

If the treatment is life-saving in an emergency

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2
Q

In a non-emergency scenario, if a doctor has a conscientious objection to a procedure, what must he/she do next

A

Advise the patient that they have a conscientious objection to providing their treatment and arrange for them to see another doctor

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3
Q

What level of consent is needed for a vaginal examination

A

Verbal consent is sufficient in a conscious patient

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4
Q

What proportion of couples suffer from infertility?

A

1 in 6

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5
Q

What important structures are closely associated with the ischial spines

A

Internal Pudendal nerve and artery

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6
Q

Which surgery is associated with the sacrospinous ligament

A

Prolapse surgery for vaginal vault dissent

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7
Q

Generally, ovulation occurs how many days before the next menses

A

14 days

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8
Q

What is the anterior boundary of the pelvic inlet

A

Pubis Symphysis

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9
Q

What are the lateral boundaries of the pelvic inlet

A

Iliopectineal lines

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10
Q

What is the posterior boundary of the pelvic inlet

A

Sacral promontory

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11
Q

What is the anterior boundary of the pelvic outlet

A

Pubic Arch

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12
Q

What are the lateral boundaries of the pelvic outlet

A

Ischial tuberosities

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13
Q

What is the posterior boundary of the pelvic outlet

A

Coccyx

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14
Q

A woman presenting with multiple small painful ulcers on her genitalia and a flu-like illness. She is unable to urinate due to discomfort.
Cause

A

Herpes Simplex

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15
Q

A non-sexually active woman presented with a frothy brownish vaginal discharge, which has an offensive smell
Cause

A

Bacterial Vaginosis

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16
Q

A woman presents with vulval irritation and a white discharge.
Cause

A

Candida Albicans

17
Q

Embryo transfer is best successful at what stage of development

A

Blastocyst

18
Q

LH surge occurs at what duration prior to Ovulation?

A

24-36 hours prior

19
Q

What changes occur in the endometrium due to progesterone

A

Uterus enters secretory phase

Spiral arteries grow longer and endometrium remains thickened ready for implantation

20
Q

Best infertility treatment for a couple, in whom the man had a vasectomy 3 years ago

A

Surgical sperm retrieval and ICSI

21
Q

Best infertility treatment for a couple with a 2-year history of anovulatory infertility due to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

A

Clomifene citrate
triggers the brain’s pituitary gland to secrete an increased amount of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and LH (luteinizing hormone). This action stimulates the growth of the ovarian follicle and thus initiates ovulation

22
Q

How much should HCG rise by to indicate a viable uterine pregnancy

A

50% in 48 hours

23
Q

What is oligoasthenospermia

A

Low count and low motility

24
Q

What is teratoasthenospermia

A

Low motility and abnormal forms

25
Q

Where does spermatogenesis occur in a testicle?

A

Seminiferous tubules

26
Q

Which cells secrete testosterone in a male

A

Leydig cells