U2 REPRO Flashcards
how long should you take levonelle one after UPSI?
within 12 hrs and no longer than 72hrs
what is the usual dose of levonelle one?
1.5mg - double to 3mg if taken a enzyme inducer in past 4 weeks
at what point would you need to conduct a feticide?
after 21 weeks and 6 days
when would you need to repeat mifipristone?
if abortion hasnt occured at 12-24 weeks - give mifipistone 3 hours after last misoprostol
what is arthrotec?
NSAID diclofenac and misoroprostal - gastroprotectant
what are isotretinoin prescriptions limited to for women of child bearing potentional?
30 days - as can cause miscarriages and each px is only valid for 7 days
2nd line treatment for dysmenorrheoa involves contraception which is contraindicated when?
obesity, high BP and significant family hx of VTE
what are frequent causative agents of secondary dysmenorrheao?
chlamydia and gonorrhoea
what 3 categories is the aetiology of menorrhagia divided into?
(1) pelvic pathology (2) dysfunctional uterine bleeding (3) systemic diseases e.g. hypothyroidism
treatment options for menorrhagia?
NSAIDs, Levonogesteral releasing intrauterine system, COC, oral norethisterone
when should tranexamic acid be stopped when treating menorrhagia?
if no benefits after 3 cycles
why does endometriosis not occur before or after menarche?
the condition is dependant upon oestrogen stimulation
when is menopause diagnosed?
after 12 months of amenorrhoea
treatment for chlamydia?
doxycycline 100mg BD for 7 days OR azithromycin 1g stat then 500mg for 2 days orally
symptoms of pubic lice
black powder in underwear, blue spots on skin
treatment for syphillis less than 2 years
1 penicillin injection into buttocks OR oral A/B for 10-14 days
treatment for vasomotor symptoms ONLY of menopause
tibolone
what is tertazoospermia?
abnormal shaped sperm - cause of infertility
how can ED cause infertility?
inability to maintain an erection, retrograde ejaculation, premature ejaculation
what lifestyle factor is associated with reduced semen quality?
smoking
how does progesterone affect women in pregnancy?
reduces gut motility and gastric emptying - causing constipation
what happens to EGFR from week 6 of pregnancy?
increases - increased elimination of renally excreted drugs such as lithium
what does movement of drugs across placenta depend on?
lipid solubility, molecular weight, degree of ionisation and polarity of drugs