Womens Reproductive Health Flashcards
After age 60 is hypertension more common in men or women
Women
Is T2DM higher in men or women
Women
PCOS involves a triad of:
Insulin resistance, anovulation, and increased androgens
Autoimmune disorders are more common in
Women
What percentage of pregnancies are planned
Less than half
How often should the average women get a Pap test?
Every 3 years
The most common gyne malignancy is
Uterine cancer
Highest risk for uterine cancer is in
Obese, low parity women
MB Breast Screening Program recommends mammograms starting at age
50
50-69YO women should have a mammogram how often?
Every 2-3 years
What age do paps start in MB?
21
Cervical cancer is seen in women
20+
Commonest causes of mortality for a 19YO woman
Accidents and complications from HIV, followed by suicide
Which vaccination can reduce a woman’s risk of cervical cancer?
HPV vaccine
Uterine cancer presents with
Abnormal bleeding
Elevated risks in older mothers are
Genetic abnormalities, miscarriage, infertility, hypertension, gestational diabetes
A 60 YO woman should get a mammogram every
2-3 years
What nerve provides motor and sensory innervation to the perineal structures?
Pudendal nerve (S2-S4)
Pessaries are
Prosthetic devices used to prop up the vagina by providing intravaginal support
Large uterine fibroids may cause what sx
Pelvic pain, difficulties with micturition and defecation, backache and pain in the leg
Where does the distal ureter course in relation to the uterine artery?
Ureter under the artery - water under the bridge
Ovarian torsion presents as
Severe, constant, unilateral pelvic pain
Diagnosing suspected ovarian torsion
Diagnostic laparoscopy
Atypical endometrial hyperplasia can be a precursor to
Endometrial cancer
Most cases of endometrial cancers are due to
Prolonged unopposed estrogen exposure
Chronic HPV infection is a risk factor for
Cervical adenocarcinoma
Diethylstilbestrol exposure in utero increases risk of
Clear cell carcinoma of the cervix and vagina
Cervical Leiomyoma presents as
Protruding cervical mass with heavy bleeding
Uterine leiomyoma presents with
Bulk symptoms and heavy bleeding
Choriocarcinoma typically presents with
Vaginal bleeding, elevated B-hCG levels, enlarged uterus
Complete mullerian agenesis presents as
Amenorrhea and a blind vaginal pouch due to congenital absence of the uterus and cervix
Foreign body in the vagina can present as
Abdo pain, foul smell, discharge, bleeding
Sarcoma botryoides (a form of rhabdomyosarcoma) presents during infancy as
Polypoid of grapelike mass protruding from the vagina, associated with vaginal discharge and bleeding
Imperforate hymen usually presents as
Pubertal patients with cyclical abdo pain, amenorrhea, and hematocolpos
Treatment of a symptomatic bartholins duct cyst
Incision and drainage with possible word catheter placement
Which HPV strains cause condylomata accuminata
11 and 16
Cluster headache onset is often during
Sleep
Location of cluster headache
Behind one eye
Tension headache location
Bilateral band around the head
Duration of cluster headache
Less than 2 hrs, multiple times followed by remission
Corneal edema/cloudiness, fixed mid dilated pupil, conjunctival redness is a signs of
Acute angle closure glaucoma
Florescein staining of the eye is usually performed to detect
Corneal abrasions or herpetic keratitis
HPV vaccine indications
All female and male patients age 11-26
Signs of acute inhalant intoxication
Transient euphoria and loss of conciousness
Chronic abuse of nitrous oxide can result in
B12 deficiency and polyneuropathy
What acid base disturbance can result due to hypoventilation?
Respiratory acidosis
What type of contraception is preferred in postpartum breastfeeding mothers
Progestin only
Bilateral nipple discharge workup
Pregnancy test, galactorrhea evaluation
Unilateral nipple discharge workup
Ultrasound +/- mammogram
Workup for galactorrhea
Prolactin and TSH levels, pregnancy test
Thelarche is
The onset of breast development
The first sign of puberty in most girls is
Thelarche
Adrenarche is the onset of
Body odor, pubic hair, etc
Treatment for asymptomatic pelvic organ prolapse
Reassurance and observation
Obesity is a major risk factor for endometrial hyperplasia because
Adipose tissue increases peripheral conversation of androgens to estrone - increased estrogen levels and causing unopposed uterine exposure
Ideal contraception in hypertensive patient
Copper containing IUD
Chronically elevated estrone levels can have what effect on menstrual cycle
Anovulation and abnormal uterine bleeding
What effect do copper IUDs have on periods?
They usually get heavier and more painful
Primary dysmenorrhea is due to
Excessive prostaglandin production
First line treatment for primary dysmenorrhea is
NSAIDs
Leiomyomata uteri is also known as
Uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids are located in
Uterine myometrium