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Women's Health Flashcards

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Trichomonas vaginalis symptoms

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Fishy smelling green/yellow discharge. DYsuria, urinary frequency and itch. Can cause premature labour if infected during pregancy

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Trichomonas vaginalis treatment

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7 days oral metronidazole

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Is trichomonas vaginalis sexually transmitted?

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Yes

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Gonorrhoea treatment

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IM ceftriaxone 500mgh stat

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Neisseria gonorrhoea microscopic appearance

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Gram neg diplococcus

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Chlamydia treatment

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1g azithromhycin oral

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Candida presentation

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White curd discharge. Vulva often itchy, red and fissured

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Candida treatment

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Pessary or topical clotrimazole. Can use fluconazole if resistant

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Syphillis causitive organism

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Treponema Pallidum

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Syphillis presntation/treatment

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Primary stage is chancre in genital region. Benzathine penicillin to treat

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What is anovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding?

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Irrgular and unpredictable uterine bleeding within first years of menarche due to immaturity of HPO axis. Hyperoestrogenic state leading to endometrial hyperplasia. Patchy degeneration causes irregular/unpredicatble bleeding

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Ovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding (+ treatment)

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Excessive production of vasoconstrictive prostaglandins during menstrual period causing sever and prolonged menstrual bleeding and painful contractions. Treat with NSAIDs

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Cervical cancer risk factors

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Smoking, early intercourse, multiple sexual partners, oral contraceptives and immunosupression

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Cervical cancer symptoms

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Asymptomatic often in early stages. Then causes vaginal spotting, post-coital bleeding, dyspareunia and vaginal discharge

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Prolactinoma treatment

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Bromocriptine or cabergoline (dopamine agonists)

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Effect of prolactinoma (hyperprolactinaemia) in women

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Amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, galactorrhoea, reduced labido and interility. Mass can cause visual field diefects, headaches, hypopituitarism and cranial nerve palsies

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Prolactinoma investigations

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TFTs, prolactin level, visual field tests and pituitary MRI

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Age at which girls with secondary sexual characteristics but primary amenorrhoea should be referred

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16

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Age at which girls with no secondary sexual characteristics and primary amenorrhoea should be referred

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14

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First investigation in primary and ammenorhoea

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Pregnancy test

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Recommended investigation into tubal patency (comorbidities eg endometriosis)

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Laparoscopy and dye test

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Recommended investigation into tubal patency (no comorbidities)

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hysterosalpingography - do just after menstruation as this is when the uterine lining is at its thinnest

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Recommended test to check ovulation

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Mid luteal progesterone - 7 days prior to expected next period

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Which nerve should be blocked prior to ventouse extraction?

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Puedendal

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Where is the puedendal nerve located?

MAYBE DELETE

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Lateral wall of the ischiorectal fossa and into the obturatus internus fascia in Alcock’s canal

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Vulvodynia

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Chronic vulvovaginal pain lasting at least 3 months with no identifiable cause

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Vulvodynia treatment

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Amitriptyline

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First line ix placental abruption?

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Transabdominal US

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Condition not compatible with bimanual palpation

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Placental praevia

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Signs of septic miscarriage

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Increasing pain, bleeding and fever. Fetal tissue often stuck in os. May be discharge too.

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Microscopic appearance of T. vaginalis

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Pear-shaped trichomonads (100% specific)

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Investigation to confirm trichomonas vaginalis

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High vaginal swab and wet mount microscopy

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Trichomonas vaginalis treatment

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Single dose metronidazole (treat both patients)

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Is trichomonas vaginalis an STI?

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Yes

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Trichomonas vaginalis symptoms

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Yellow green vaginal discharge with a strong odour. May be dysuria, dyspanuria, irritation and itching. (men often asymptomatic but can develop penile irritation, mild discharge, dysuria or pain after ejaculating)

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Appearance of molar pregnancy on ultra-sound

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Snow storm

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Treatment for gestational trophoblastic disease

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Suctioning/manual evacuation followed by 6 months close monitoring of beta HCG levels to check it wasn’t invasive choriocarcinoma. Avoid pregnancy for 6 months

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Complications during evacuation of molar pregnancy

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Thyrotoxic storm - betaHCG resembles TSH

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Presentation of molar pregnancy

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Signs of early pregnancy failure - PV bleed. US shows large for dates pregnancy with snow storm. Can have exaggerated symptoms of pregnancy

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First line treatment for stress incontinence

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Pelvic floor training - 8 contractions 3x per day for 6 weeks

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Conditions in which oxybutinin is used

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Overactive bladder or mixed urinary incontinence

42
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Cervical screening ages and frequencies UK

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25-49 three yearly, 50-64 is five yearly

43
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Liver enzyme/s raised during pregnancy

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ALP only. AST and ALT remain normal.

44
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What is colestyramine?

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A chelating agent used to bind bile acids

45
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Risk factors for placenta praevia

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Mum >35, multiparity,multiple pregnancy, assisted fertility, previous placenta praevia, smoking and short interpregnancy interval

46
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Placenta praevia presentation

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Painless fresh vaginal bleeding. Can be spontaneous or provoked by intercourse/vaginal examination. Bleeding usually resolves spontaneously.

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Diagnosis of placenta praevia

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US - if placenta is low lying at anomaly scan then re-scan to check for this at 32 weeks

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Concealed placental abruption presentation

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Sudden onset pain as placenta detaches. No bleeding as contained in uterus though

49
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Placental abruption presentation

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Significant sudden abdo pain, hard ‘woody’ contracted uterus and dark red blood

50
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At which week of pregnancy does uterus reach the umbilicus?

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Week 20. SFH will be 20cm.

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Risk factors for placental abruption

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Smoking, cocaine use, short umbilical cord, trauma, pre-eclampsia, subchorionic haematoma and maternal age >35

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Management of severe placental abruption

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Emergency c-section

53
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What is HELLP syndrome?

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Haemolysis (anaemia, fragmented red cells on film, LDH >600 IU/l and raised bilirubin)
Raised liver enzymes (AST/ALT)
Low platelets

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Criteria for pre-eclampsia

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BP >140/90 or increase from booking >30/20 in the second half of pregnancy (need 2 readings 4-6 hours apart)
Evidence of proteinuria on dipstick

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Severity grading pre-eclampsia

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Mild: 140-149/90-99
Moderate: 150-159/100-109
Severe: >160/110

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Treatment mild pre-eclampsia

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  1. Admit
  2. Monitor BP QDS, bloods (FBC, U&Es and LFTs) twice weekly and fetal complications
  3. Deliver between 34 and 37 weeks depending on symptoms or within 24-48 hours if diagnosed after 37 weeks
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Treatment moderate pre-eclampsia

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  1. Admit
  2. Treat BP (aim <150) with oral labetelol
  3. Monitor maternal BP QDS and bloods (FBC, U&Es and LFTs) three times a week and fetal complications
  4. Deliver between 34 and 37 weeks depending on symptoms or within 24-48 hours if diagnosed after 37 weeks
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Treatment severe pre-eclampsia

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  1. Admit
  2. Treat BP (aim <150) with oral labetelol
  3. Magnesium sulphate (anticonvulsant), steroids e.g betamethasone (fetal lung and HELLP treatment)
  4. Delivery and/or referral to ITU/HDU
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Most likely cause of vulval carcinoma

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Risks for placenta accreta/increta/percreta

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Previous c-section, myomectomy, multiparity, >35y/o, placenta praevia and uterine anomalies

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Diagnostic investigation for placenta accreta/increta/percreta

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Ultrasound (may be supplemented by MRI)

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Delivery method if placenta accreta/increta/percreta identified

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C-section - often an incidental finding at delivery however

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What is vasa praevia

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Where the fetal vessels run over the cervical os

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Management for Vasa Praevia

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C-section to avoid significant bleeding

65
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Treatment of vaginal atrophy

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(rule out UTI)

Topical oestrogen cream or lubricants

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Symptoms of atrophic vaginitis

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Dyspareunia, burning, irritation, vaginal discharge and bleeding

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Bladder symptoms of oestrogen deficiency

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Bladder and urethra atrophy leading to dysuria, urinary frequency and urinary incontinence

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Signs of vaginal atrophy

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Erythematous vaginal wall with petechiae and ecchymoses - if not seen and have PMB then 2 week referal necessary

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First line treatment of allergic rhinitis in pregnancy

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Oral loratadine - non-sedative which is preferable in pregnancy.
Avoid during breast feeding as excreted and inhibits milk production

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Endometrial cancer symptoms

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PMB, unexplained abdo pain and bloating

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Endometrial cancer risk factors

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PCOS, obesity, nulliparity, late menopause, early menarche (after 52), endometrial hyperplasia, diabetes, tamoxifen and unopposed oestrogen HRT (not if progesterone given concurrently)

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Most common cause of vaginal lump in woman of reproductive age

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Bartholin cyst

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Position of bartholin’s cysts

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Posterior vestibule. 4 and 8 o’clock

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Treatment of suspected bartholin’s cyst

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Under 40yo, not treatment required if asymptomatic. Over 40, removal and histology to rule out vaginal carcinoma

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Threatened miscarriage - signs/symptoms

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Lower abdo pain, light brown discharge, os is closed

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First step in management of delayed first stage of labour

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Amniotomy - reasses in 2 hours. Oxytocin if still not progressing

77
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Contraindication to syntocin infusion

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Previous caesarean section

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What must be given prior to oxytocin infusion?

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Pain relief - usually epidural

79
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Rate of cervical dilatation in primigravida

80
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Infections screened for antenataly

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HIV, Hep B and syphilis

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Effects on child of CMV in pregnancy

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Deafness, blindness, restricted growth and still birth

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Treatment for nipple candida - breast feeding

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Topical miconazole 2% applied to nipple and babys mouth (prevent reinfection). Treat for 2 weeks.

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Paget’s disease of nipples symptoms/signs

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Itching, tingling, or redness in the nipple and/or areola
Flaking, crusty, or thickened skin on or around the nipple
A flattened nipple
Discharge from the nipple that may be yellowish or bloody
Usually unilateral

84
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Diagnostic criteria for PCOS

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2 of: US evidence of bilateral enlarged multicystic ovarian cysts
Infrequent ovulation/anovulatory
Clinical/biochemical evidence of hyperandrogenism

85
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Biochemical signs of PCOS

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High testosterone and raised LH (higher than FSH)

86
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Predisposing factors to developing thyroid disease during pregnancy

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Current/previous thyroid disease
FH thyroid disease in 1st degree
Autoimmune conditions eg coeliac
T1DM, T2DM or gestDM
These patients should be screened
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Effects of hypothyroidism during pregnancy (maternal and fetal)

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Fetal demise
Severe neurodevelopmental disorders
Congenital malformations
Congenital hypothyroidism
Increased risk gestational hypertension, placental abruption, premature delivery, PPH and postnatal depression
88
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What is clicking during breast feeding a sign of?

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Poor latch - esp. if pain

89
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Criteria for c-section in HIV +ve women

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Co-infection with HCV
Zidovudine monotherapy
HAART but >50 copies/ml
Any of these need c-section at 38 weeks after 48 hours of cortico-steroids

90
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Symptoms of blocked duct during breast feeding

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Nipple pain which is unilateral and, on examination, a small, round white area at the end of the nipple

91
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Can endometriosis raise CA-125 levels

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Yes - can also cause chocolate cysts which mimic tumour

92
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What is mittelschmerz?

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Mid-cycle pain - thought to be due to follicle rupture. Sudden onset abdo pain, usually subsides within a few hours but can last longer (2-3 days)

93
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Treatment for infertility in PCOS

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First line is Clomifene citrate. Second line add metformin or use gonadotrophins or even laparoscopic ovarian drilling

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Management of hypothyroid during pregnancy

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Increase thyroxine dose by 25micrograms as soon as pregnancy is confirmed and retest in 2 weeks to ensure patient is euthyroid

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