Women's health Flashcards
What is the classical triad for premature ovarian failure?
- Amenorrhoea
- Hypergonadotropism (raised LH and FSH)
- Hypoestrogenism (low oestradial)
What happens to protein/creatinine ratio in preeclampsia?
It’s raised
What is the chance of vaginal delivery following previous Caesarian section?
72-75%
What are 2 side effects of tamoxifen?
Endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma
What uterine position is associated with endometriosis?
Retroverted uterus
Which investigation could be used to identify if a woman with infertility is ovulating?
Mid luteal phase serum progesterone
Folate is recommended in pregnancy and used to fortify foods to stop what congenital abnormality?
Neural tube defects
What is CTG?
- Used during pregnancy to monitor foetal heart rate and uterine contractions
- Most commonly used in third trimester to monitor foetal wellbeing and detect early signs of foetal distress
- (remember formative RTA question: A 36 week woman is involved in an RTA and has trauma to her abdomen. She has perceived less foetal movement since the accident. Her abdomen is tender and you can hear the foetal heart clearly. She has had no vaginal bleeding. What would be the most appropriate first line management? CTG to assess foetal wellbeing)
What examination should you not perform in a bleeding placenta praevia?
Speculum
What is pre-eclampsia a risk factor for?
- Placental abruption
- Eclampsia
What are some signs of placental abruption?
- Sudden onset abdo pain
- Continuous contractions that don’t seem to stop
- Pain in abdo and back
- PV bleeding
- Enlarged uterus (disproportionate to the gestational age of the foetus)
- Decreased foetal movement and heart rate
What is the safest form of contraception in women with history/family history of breast cancer/BRCA mutation?
Copper coil
What are the wait times for effectiveness of contraception?
- Instant: IUD
- 2 days: POP
- 7 days: COC, injection, implant, IUS
First line treatment for gestational diabetes?
- Insulin
- +/- metformin
What test is used to confirm menopause?
FSH level (increased)