WH Dx 6 Flashcards
PCOS is a condition that
causes irregular periods, acne, extra facial hair, hair loss on head, excess weight, and obesity
causes irregular periods, acne, extra facial hair, hair loss on head, excess weight, and obesity
PCOS
PCOS clinical manifestations
9
- oligomenorrhea - < 9 periods/yr
- amenorrhea - no period for 3 or more months
- hyperandrogenism
- polycystic ovaries found on TVUS
- metabolic issue/CV risks - overweight, obese
- sleep apnea
- depression
- anxiety
- trouble getting pregnant
PCOS should be suspected in any women who
is of reproductive age who presents with irregular menses and symptoms of hyperandrogenism
PCOS DD
3
- non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH)
- thyroid disease
- hyperprolactinemia
PCOS education
3
- This condition is caused by hormone imbalances include elevated testosterone levels
- This condition can increase your risk of DM, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, mood disorders, and less interest in sex.
- Managing weight may help your periods become more regular and improve your chance of getting pregnant.
PCOS medication
oral contraception - pill or mini pill can be some options
PCOS test
3 - criteria, labs (7), US
- use Rotterdam criteria (used to make diagnosis but only when other conditions have been excluded)
- Labs - androgens, total testosterone, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, HCG, prolactin, TSH, FSH
- pelvic US to assess for polycystic ovaries
PCOS f/u
1 month to assess s/sx
PCOS red flags
4
- worsening of sx
- sx not improving on meds
- increase in abd and/or pelvic pain
- abnormal bleeding patterns such as heavy menses, passing clots
pelvic pain - chronic pelvic pain CPP clinical presentation
5
- noncyclic pain localized to the pelvic
- 3-6 months or longer
- pain may radiate to pelvis, urinary or GI
- impaired quality of life
- mental changes
pelvic pain - pain that worsens with eating and or improve with BM suggests
GI process
pelvic pain - pain with urination or defecation can be
3
endometriosis
bladder pathologies
intestine pathologies
pelvic pain - pain with specific activities or position changes suggests
2
MS
vascular etiology
Acute pelvic pain is
lower abd or pelvic pain lasting less than 3 months
pelvic pain DD
4
appendicitis
UTI
pregnancy
PID
pelvic pain education
3
- Can be caused by many things
- treated depending on cause of pain
- a pain clinic may be beneficial as they can provide acupuncture, relaxation techniques, and more
pelvic pain meds
2
tylenol
ibuprofen
pelvic pain tests
6
bimanual pelvic exam
speculum exam
pregnancy test
Urinalysis
STD testing
pelvic US
pelvic pain f/u
in 4 weeks to review results, US results, and assess pelvic pain; will refer to pelvic floor PT