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Womens Health Flashcards

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What are fibroids

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benign smooth muscle tumours of the uterus that develop in response to oestrogen (therefore dont develop post-menopause)

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Symptoms of uterine fibroids? How to diagnose?

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  • Menorrhagia
  • lower abdo pains, cramping
  • bloating
  • urinary symptoms
  • may be asymptomatic!

Treat w transvaginal ultrasound!

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treatment/management of fibroids

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  • symptomatic management with a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system
  • Tranexamic acid, COCP
  • removal surgically
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What is CA 125 a marker of?

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Ovarian cancers

Endometriosis, menstruation, benign ovarian cysts

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