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Sexual and Reproductive Health Flashcards

1
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Which organism causes syphilis?

A

Treponema Pallidum

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2
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What is the primary lesion in syphilis caused?

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A chancre

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3
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What is the treatment of syphilis?

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1 injection of IM long-acting benzathine penicillin

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4
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What causes genital herpes?

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Herpes simplex virus (types 1 and 2)

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5
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How do you test for genital herpes?

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Swab in virus transport medium of deroofed blister for PCR test – this is highly sensitive and specific

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6
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What is the treatment of genital herpes?

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400mg of oral acyclovir TDS for 5 days (may be helpful if taken early enough) and pain relief

Consider topical lidocaine 5% ointment if very painful (do patch test before though)

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7
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What is the presentation of trichomonas vaginalis?

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Causes frothy/musty/green vaginal discharge and irritation in females

Strawberry cervix appearance on examination

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8
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What is the treatment of trichomonas vaginalis?

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Oral metronidazole BD for 7 days (should probably treat the male partner(s) too as there are no good tests for males)

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9
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What is the treatment of pubic lice?

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Malathion lotion

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10
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Which strains of HPV cause genital warts?

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HPV 6 and 11.

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11
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What does neisseria gonorrhoea look like under the microscope and what is its gram stain (positive/negative)?

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Gram-negative intracellular diplococcus.

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12
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How does gonorrhoea present in males?

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Purulent discharge and pain with urination

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13
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How do you treat gonorrhoea?

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1 injection of 500mg IM ceftriaxone (used to be IM ceftriaxone + oral azithromycin)

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14
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How does chlamydia present in females?

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Postcoital bleeding or inter-menstrual bleeding, lower abdominal pain, dyspareunia, mucopurulent cervicitis

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15
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How do you treat chlamydia?

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Oral doxycycline 100mg BD for 7 days (previously was 1g single oral dose of Azithromycin)

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16
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Which complication can arise in females as a result of chlamydia?

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

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17
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How are most female STIs investigated with i.e. what is the test of choice?

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Self-taken vulvo-vaginal swab

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18
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How are most male STIs investigated with?

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First pass urine sample

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19
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What is ‘quick start’ contraception?

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Describes the initiation of a contraceptive method prior to day 1-5 of the menstrual cycle

20
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When can the copper coil be inserted?

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Any time of the cycle (as long as ongoing pregnancy is excluded).

21
Q

What do you need to examine prior to inserting the copper coil?

A

Do a PV exam to check the uterus size/shape.

22
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How does the copper coil work?

A

Copper is toxic to sperm and prevents fertilisation from occurring by creating an inhospitable endometrium.

23
Q

How long is the intra-uterine system (IUS) licensed for?

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5 years.

24
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When would you ideally insert the IUS?

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In the first 7 days of period.

25
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How long is the progesterone only implant licensed for?

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3 years.

26
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How does the implant work?

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Thins endometrium and thickens cervical mucus.

27
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When would you ideally start the progesterone only implant?

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In the first 5 days of period.

28
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What is a total contraindication to starting the progesterone only implant?

A

Current breast cancer.

29
Q

How often can the progesterone-only injectable (depo-provera) be given?

A

12-weekly intervals.

30
Q

How does the depo-provera work?

A

Inhibits ovulation

31
Q

When would you ideally start the depo-provera?

A

In the first 5 days of period.

32
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Can you name some associated risks with the depo-provera?

A
  • Irregular bleeding
  • Weight gain due to increased appetite
  • Beware of the use in young woman and in women with low body weight due to concern about the bone mineral density
  • Return of normal fertility may be delayed on discontinuation
33
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How does the progesterone-only pill (POP) work?

A

Inhibits ovulation.

34
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When would you ideally start the POP?

A

In the first 5 days of period.

35
Q

How does the combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) work?

A

Primarily inhibits ovulation.

36
Q

When would you ideally start the COCP (same for patch and ring)?

A

In the first 5 days of period.

37
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What are some risks of the COCP and things you need to measure/check before prescribing the COCP?

A
  • Risk of VTE
  • Measure BP and BMI before starting
  • Check smear status
  • Reduces the risk of developing both endometrial and ovarian cancer
  • Small increased risk of cervical cancer with use of >5 years
38
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Name some contraindications of the COCP?

A
  • Migraine with aura
  • Current breast cancer
  • Age ≥ 35 AND smokes ≥15 cigarettes per day
  • Systolic ≥160 mmHg or
  • diastolic ≥100 mmHg
  • Vascular disease (CHD, angina, stroke, PVD, hypertensive retinopathy, and TIA)
  • History of VTE or current VTE
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Positive antiphospholipid antibodies
39
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What is the most effective form of emergency contraception?

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The copper IUD.

40
Q

Ulipristal Acetate (UPA) is licensed for how long after UPSI?

A

120 hours.

41
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Levonorgestrel (LNG) is licensed for how long after UPSI?

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72 hours.

42
Q

When should the dose of LNG be doubled?

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When weight is >70kg or BMI is >26.

43
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When can both the copper IUD and IUS be used post-partum?

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  • Insertion within the first 48 hours OR >4 weeks of vaginal or c-section delivery is safe
  • Can also be inserted immediately after first- or second-trimester, surgical or medical abortion
44
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When can you use the COCP post-partum?

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  • If breastfeeding – delay use until at least 6 weeks after birth due to risk of VTE (UKMEC 4)
  • If not breastfeeding – can start after 3 weeks (UKMEC 4)
45
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When can you use the POP post-partum?

A
  • Can use post-partum immediately
  • No effect on breastfeeding
  • Not required in non-breastfeeding women for contraception until day 21
  • Can be started immediately following surgical abortion or medical abortion

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