Uterine problems Flashcards
1
Q
Risk factors for fibroids? (4)
A
Nulliparity
Obesity
FH
African origin
2
Q
Primary care management of fibroids?
A
As for menorrhagia (e.g. IUS)
Referral if >3cm
3
Q
Criteria for urgent referral for suspected endometrial Ca?
A
PMB / endometrial thickness >4cm in women older than 55 (consider referral if <55)
4
Q
Risk factors for endometritis? (2)
A
Childbirth
Surgery inc IUCD
5
Q
Secondary care management of fibroids?
A
Medical- GNRH analogues, progesterone receptor modulators (e.g. UPA)
Surgical- embolisation, myomectomy, hysterectomy
6
Q
Management of endometritis?
A
If not systemically unwell, oral doxy + metronidazole
