Women's Health Issues During Reproductive Years Flashcards
Amenorrhea Definition
No Menstrual Bleeding in a 90 day period
Primary Amenorrhea
Absence of menses by age 15 years in females who have never menstruated
Secondary Amenorrhea
Absence of menses for 3 cycles or for 6 months in a previously menstruating individual
What are 3 categories of etiology for amenorrhea?
Anatomical Causes
Endocrine Disturbances
Ovarian Insufficiency/Failure
What is the normal sequence of hormones that does not occur without ovulation?
- Estrogen production
- Progesterone production
- Estrogen/Progesterone Withdrawal
What are the signs of Amenorrhea?
- Cessation of menses >6 months for those with established menstruation
- Absence of menses by age 16 in normal secondary sexual develop
- Absence of menses by age 14 in the absence of normal secondary sexual development
- Recent significant weight loss or gain
- Presence of acne, hirsutism, hair loss, or acanthuses nigricans
What are the symptoms of Amenorrhea?
- Cessation of menses
- Infertility, vaginal dryness, or decreased libido
What are the treatment goals for Amenorrhea?
- Bone density preservation
- Bone loss prevention
- Restoration of ovulation to improve fertility
- Correct of premature ovarian failure
What is the definition of heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia)?
Heavy menstrual blood loss (>80 mL per cycle) or prolonged menstrual bleeding >7 days
What are the treatment options for menorrhagia?
NSAIDs, Hormal Contraception, Medroxyprogesterone, and Tranexamic Acid
What is the place of therapy for NSAIDs in menorrhagia?
20-50% reduction in blood loss, 1st LINE
What is the place of therapy for Hormonal Contraception in menorrhagia?
30-60% for oral
79-97% fr IUD
1st LINE
What is the place of therapy for Medroxyprogesterone in menorrhagia?
32-50% reduction
AVOID
What is the place of therapy for Tranexamic Acid in menorrhagia?
34-56% reduction
Antifibrinolytic effect, Not as effective
What is Premenstrual Syndrome PMS?
Results from the interaction of cyclic changes in ovarian steroids and central neurotransmitters
What is diagnostic criteria for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder PMDD?
At least 5 symptoms are present for most of the time during the late luteal phase, with at least 1 system that is severe
What are the severe symptoms?
Affective lability, irritability, tension/anxiety, and depressed mood
What is diagnostic criteria for PMS?
Must have at least 1 physical and 1 behavioral symptom that is self-reported to have occurred in each of 3 prior menstrual cycles
What are the nonpharmacologic therapies for mild/moderate PMS?
Dietary modifications and regular exercise
Antidepressants for PMS/PMDD
Fluoxetine
Paroxetine
Sertaline
What is the efficacy of antidepressants?
60-90%
When do antidepressants become effective and what is its place in therapy for PMS/PMDD?
Within first treatment cycle
FIRST LINE
What antidepressants are considered Second Line (when SSRIs are not tolerated or CI)?
SNRIs: Clompiramine, Duloxetine, Nefazodone, and Venlafaxine
Benzodiazepines for PMS/PMDD
Alprazolam