womens health

Question 1

what are the symptoms of cystitis?

Answer 1

dysuria [pain on urination]
incomplete bladder emptying
dark, cloudy strong smelling urine

Question 2

when would you refer someone with cystitis?

Answer 2

women under 16 or over 70
men and children
more than 2 episodes in last 6 moths or 3 episodes in 1 year
symptoms for more than 48 hours
flank pain
blood in urine

Question 3

what otc product can be used to treat MILD cystitis where symptoms have only been present for less than 48 hours and for 2 days only?

Answer 3

potassium citrate

sodium citrate

Question 4

when would you refer someone with menorrhagia?

Answer 4

age under 18 or over 45 
obesity 
diabetes
vte
pregnant/breastfeeding
coc
pcos

Question 5

what is the otc product for menorrhagia?
what is the age requirement for it?
what must their period cycle be ?

Answer 5

tranexamic acid
18-45

21-35 days regular menstrual cycle with no more than 3 day variability

Question 6

what is the age requirement for naproxen otc for period pain?

what is the dose of naproxen?

Answer 6

15-50 yo

2 tablets initially and a further tablet after 6-8 hours if needed. max 3 tabs each day

Question 7

when would you refer someone with vaginal thrush?

Answer 7

age under 16 or over 60
otc failure more than 7 days
more than 2 episodes in last 6 months
abnormal vaginal discharge
vulval sores or ulcers