UWorld Flashcards
Most beneficial long-term Rx of Stress Incontinence
Urethroplexy
Why is a gonadectomy deffered until puberty in Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome?
Benefit of gonad-stimulated puberty outweighs the risk of malignancy (1-5%)
Risk factors for cervical insufficiency
LEEP/Cone biopsy Obstetric injury Mullerian anomalies Multiple gestation Preterm delivery 2nd trimester abortion
What is physiologic leukorrhea
Non-malodorous copious white/yellow vaginal discharge in absence of other physical findings
Amsel Criteria for Bacterial Vaginosis
3/4 of:
- Thin grey/white discharge
- pH > 4.5
- Positive whiff test with addition of KOH to discharge
- Clue cells on wet mount
What are clue cells?
Vaginal epithelial cells with adherent coccobacilli
Complications of maternal HTN
Abruption placentae Superimposed pre-eclampsia IUGR Preterm C-section
Fasting glucose in GDM
≤ 95mg/dL
1hr post-prandial glucose in GDM
≤ 140mg/dL
2hr post-prandial glucose in GMD
≤ 120mg/dL
Hallmarks of endometriosis
Dyspareunia
Dysmenorrhea
Dyschezia (pain with defecation)
Empiric Rx for suspected endometriosis
NSAIDS
OCPs
Indications for surgical rx for endometriosis
Sx intolerable/refractory Severe incapacitating pain Need to exclude malignancy in adnexal mass Need fertility rx Evidence of complications
Greatest risk factor for clear cell adenocarcinoma
DES exposure in utero
Definition of infertility
Unable to conceive for >1 yr
>6mos if >35
Presenting Sx in Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
Pruritis
Lab value changes in ICP
Elevated Bile Acids
Elevated Liver Enzymes
Dx of Exclusion
RFs for tubal torsion
Pregnancy
Ovarian masses
Ovulation induction in infertility rx
Which side is more at risk in tubal torsion
Right (longer)
What makes the confirmatory dx of tubal torsion
U/S with colour doppler
- Enlarged edematous ovary
Cervical mucous appearance in ovulatory phase
Profuse
Clear
Thin
Cervical mucous appearance in post and pre-ovulatory phases
Scant
Opaque
Thick
What causes amenorrhea in postpartum women
High levels of prolactin inhibiting GnRH
Definition of stillbirth
Fetal death at ≥20 wks
RFs for stillbirth
HTN
DM
Smoking >10cigs/day
Advanced maternal age
Most common presenting sx for stillbirth
Decreased/Absent fetal movement
Confirmatory test for stillbirth
U/S with no fetal cardiac activity
First step in management of stillbirth
Counseling risks/benefits of all delivery methods
Stillbirth delivery optionsin 2nd trim
D & C
IOL
NSVD
Stillbirth delivery options in 3rd trim
IOL +/- cervical ripening agents
NSVD
Repeat C-section on request if hx of previous
Management of placenta previa in active uncontrolled antepartum hemorrhage
Emergency C-section
Function of hCG
Maintenance of the corpus luteum
Most important risk of tamoxifen
Endometrial CA
Why is PID uncommon in pregnancy
Cervical mucus plug protects uterus from ascending bacteria
RFs for ectopic pregnancy
Previous hx Pelvic/tubal surgery In utero DES exposure Infertility rx Current IUD use PID Multiple sex partners
Aggravating factors for stress incontinence
Morbid Obesity
Pregnancy
COPD
Smoking
Therapy for stress incontinence
Kegels Pessaries Estrogen replacement Burch procedure Sling procedure
Thyroid related changes in pregnancy
Increased T3, T4
Normal TSH
Why do T3, T4 increase in pregnancy
Increased TBG due to Increased estrogen
TSHr stimulation by hCG
Safe HTN drugs in pregnancy
Methyldopa
Hydralazine
Labetalol
Nifedipine
Lab values in premature ovarian failure
Increased FSH/LH
Decreased estrogen
What is the most common cause of pregnancy while on DPMA
Missed shot
What stimulates prolactin production
Serotonin
TRH
What inhibits prolactin production
DA
Management if endometrial hyperplasia w/o atypia
Progestin
Management if endometrial hyperplasia w/ atypia
Hysterectomy
Progestin if wish for future pregnancy
Definition of secondary amenorrhea
Absence of menses for >3cycles or >6mos in women who previously had menses
RFs for chorioamnionitis
Prolongued ROM (>24hrs)
Prolongued labor
Internal fetal/uterine monitoring devices
Presence of genital tract pathogens
Delivery option with suspected placental abruption
Vaginal delivery with augmentation of labor if necessary
What is the most common cause of abnormal uterine bleeding in adolescents?
Dysfunction in hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis leading to anovulatory cycles
First line therapy of abnormal uterine bleeding in hemodynamically stable patients
High dose estrogen
First step in management of suspected lichen sclerosus
Vulvar punch biopsy
Clinical manifestations of lichen sclerosus
Anogenital discomfort
Pruritis
Dyspareunia
Painful defecation
What does lichen sclerosus look like
Porcelain-white polygonal macules and patches with atrophic “cigarette paper” quality
Rx of lichen sclerosus
Topical steroids
BID x 4wks
Clinical presentation of placental abruption
Sudden-onset vaginal bleeding
Abd/back pain
High-frequency, low-intensity CTX
Hypertonic, tender uterus
Rx for placental abruption
Emergency C-section
Clinical presentation of uterine rupture
Vaginal bleeding Intraabdominal bleeding Decels Loss of station Palpation of fetal parts Loss if intrauterine pressure
RFs of uterine rupture
Prior uterine surgery
Induction of labor/prolongued labor
Congenital uterine anomalies
Fetal macrosomia
Sx control in breast engorgement
Cool compress
Acetaminophen
NSAIDs
Sx in breast engorgement
Fullness
Tenderness
Warmth
Only seen in false labor
Ctx in lower abd
Irregular CTX every 10-20min
No cervical chenges
CTX Relieved by sedation
Complications of DES exposure in utero
Clear cell adenoma
Pregnancy programs
Structural anomalies of the repro tract
Test for aneuploidy at 9-13wks
1st trim combined test
Pregnancy associated plasma protein, bHCG, nuchal translucency
Test for aneuploidy at 15-20 wks
2nd trim quadruple screen
(Maternal serum aFP, estriol, bHCG, inhibin A)
Amniocentesis
Test for aneuploidy at 10-13 wks
Chorionic villus sampling
Test for aneuploidy at 18-20 wks
2nd trim U/S
Test for aneuploidy at >10wks
Cell-free fetal DNA
Best next step in suspected unruptured ectopic pregnancy
Transvaginal U/S
Lab abnormalities in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
Elevated bile acids
Transaminitis
Dx of exclusion
Clinical presentation of adnexal torsion
Sudden onset moderate-severe pelvic pain Unilateral and tender adnexal mass N/V Low grade fever Abnormal vaginal bleeding
RFs of adnexal torsion
Ovarian mass
Women of reproductive age
Pregnancy
Infertility rx with ovulation induction
Dx anf Rx of adnexal torsion
B-hCG
Pelvic color doppler U/S
Laparoscopy with detorsion
Salpingo-oophorectomy for necrosis or malignancy
Cervical appearance in the ovulatory phase
Abundant mucus
Clear cervical secretion
Clinical features of endometriosis
Pain with menses
Dyspareunia
Infertility
Clinical features of fibroids
Heavy menses with clots
Constipation, urination frequency, pelvic pain/heaviness
Enlarged uterus
Clinical features of adenomyosis
Dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain
Menorrhagia
Bulky, globular and tender uterus
Clinical features of endometrial cancer/hyperplasia
Hx obesity, nulliparity, chronic anovulation
Irregular intermenstrual or postmenopausal bleeding
Small, non-tender uterus
Clinical features of endometritis
Recent instrumentation of the uterus
Foul-smelling discharge
Fever
Pt with hypothyroidism gets pregnant. How should she manage it?
Increase her medication