Reproductive Health Flashcards
Menorrhagia Differentials
Dysmenorrhea Differentials
Dyspareunia Differentials
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Differentials
Irregular Periods Differentials
Vaginal Discharge Differentials
At what intervals after exposure should testing be repeated?
Chlamydia and gonorrhoea tests:
2 weeks
HIV tests:
4-8 weeks
Syphilis and Hepatitis B tests:
12 weeks
What vaccines should MSM have?
Hep A
Hep B
HPV
What infections should you test for when someone attends GUM Clinic?
Chlamydia (NAAT first catch)
Gonorrhoea (NAAT first catch)
Syphilis (TP-EIA)
Hep B/C (Blood)
HIV (P24 4th gen test and HIV Antibodies blood test)
Why is it relevant at what time a pregnant women gets infected with HSV?
Earlier:
Maternal antibodies grown
Only C section if ulcer at delivery
Last trimester:
Baby born w/out maternal antibodies
Disseminated HSV in neonates
High rates of morbidity
What are the 6 C’s of sexual health history taking?
Contraception?
Cycle - last period?
Children - obstetric/gynae hx?
Cytology - smear?
Chlamydia - STI risk assessment?
C - Hep C and HIV?
How does PCOS appear on hormone blood tests?
Raised LH:FSH ratio
Testorone may be normal or elevated
Low sex hormone binding globulin
A post-menopausal women comes to you with bleeding. What is the cause?
Endometrial Cancer until proven otherwise
How do we define menorrhagia?
An amount that a women consideres to be excessive
What do we do if we find an under 18 year old with FGM?
Report to police immediately
What is the first line for infertility in PCOS?
Clomifene
What is the most common cause of postmenopausal bleeding?
Vaginal atrophy
A urodynamics study finds:
High voiding detrusor pressure
Low peak flow rate
What is the cause?
Overflow Incontinence
What is the treatment for candidiasis in pregnant women?
Clotrimazole pessary
What condition does a boggy uterus appear in?
Adenomyosis
How does mittelschmerz present?
2 weeks since LMP/Mid cycle
Supra pubic pain
(conservative management)
What are differentials for pelvic pain?
Endometriosis
Adenomyosis
Fibroids
PID
Ovarian Cyst (and rupture)
Ovarian Torsion
Ectopic pregnancy rupture
Ovarian cancer
UTI/Cystitis
IBS
IBD
Appendicitis
Gastroenteritis
What investigation should you complete in pelvic pain?
Pregnancy test (uHCG)
CRP/ESR
FBC
Urine dip
Vaginal swabs/STI Screen
Transvaginal USS
What does each level of UKMEC mean for contraception?
UKMEC1: No restriction
UKMEC2: Benefits generally outweigh the risks
UKMEC3: Risks generally outweigh the benefits
UKMEC4: Unacceptable risk (contradiction)
What are the effectiveness of the different types of contraception?
Natural family planning - 76%
Condoms - 82% (98%)
COCP/POP - 91% (>99%)
Progestogen injection - 94% (>99%)
Progestogen implant - >99%
Coils - >99%
Surgery - >99%
Typical Use
(Perfect Use)
What contraceptions can you use in breast cancer?
Copper coil or condom
(Avoid hormonal)
What contraceptions should you abide in cervical or endometrial cancer?
IUS (Mirena coil)
What contraception should you avoid in Wilson’s disease?
Copper coil
What are the UKMEC 4 risk factors for COCP?
Uncontrolled HTN
Migraine w/ aura
Hx of VTE
35yrs+ and smoke 15+ a day
Post major surgery
Vascular disease/stroke
IHD/AF/Cardiomyopathy
Liver cirrhosis/tumour
SLE
Antiphospholipid syndrome
What should you inform to women around the menopause with regards to contraception? (x4)
After LMP: contraception is needed for 2yrs in 50yrs below and 1yr in 50yrs and above
HRT is not a form of contraception
COCP can be used up until 50, may be useful for perimenopausal
Progestogen injection (depo-provera) should be stopped before 50 (osteoporosis risk)
What should women post childbirth know about contraception?
Fertility returns at day 21 after birth
Lactational amenorrhoea is 98% effective up to 6 months after birth (if amenorrhoeic)
COCP should be avoided in breastfeeding until 6 weeks after (POP or implant)
IUD/IUS can be inserted 4 weeks post birth
What 3 ways does the COCP prevent pregnancy?
1) Prevent ovulation
Thickens cervical mucus
Inhibits proliferation of endometrium
(both progesterone)
What regimes are available for the COCP?
1) 21 days on and 7 days off
2) 63 days on and 7 days off (tricycling)
3) Continuous use
What are the side effects/ADRs of COCP?
Unscheduled bleeding
Breast pain/tenderness
Mood change
VTE (lower then pregnancy)
Hypertension
Small increase risk of breast/cervical cancer
Small increase risk of MI/stroke
At what points during the cycle when starting the COCP do you need extra contraception?
Day 1-5 = no extra contraception needed
Day 5 onwards = 7 days of condoms
(if switching from POP then 7 days of condoms also needed)
What is the missed pill rule?
The pill is more then 24 hours late (48 hrs since the last pill was taken)
Less than 72 hrs since last pill:
Take missed pill with ‘todays pill’
More than 72 hrs since last pill:
Take missed pill
Additional contraception for 7 days
(day 1-7 of pack will need emergency contraception)
When should you stop the COCP pre surgery?
4 weeks before
What are the benefits of the POP when compared to the COCP?
It’s only UKMEC4 is active breast cancer
It’s taken continuously
What are the 2 types of POP? What is the difference way they both work?
Tradition POP (Norgeston) - thickens cervical mucus, reduces ciliary action in Fallopian tubes
Desogestrel only pill - Inhibits ovulation (secondary actions are same as above)