AUB Flashcards
1
Q
AUB FIGO system 1
A
Amenorrhoea Infrequent menstruation>38 Frequent <24 days Prolonged bleeding >8 days Irregular cycle Light or heavy bleeding
2
Q
Causes of AUB
A
Polyp
Adenomyosis
Leiomyata
Malignancy
Coagulopathy (VWD most common) Ovulatory dysfunction Endometrial Iatrogenic Not otherwise classified (AVM, CS scar)
3
Q
Investigations
A
FBC Iron studies, ferritin Coag \+/- TFTs Bhcg USS - early follicular phase!
4
Q
History
A
Pattern of bleeding Symptoms of anaemia Sexual history PMHx Repro hx Surgical/fam hx
5
Q
Endometrial ablation info
A
1st and 2nd gen 1:4 need further tx in 5 years Complications: Perf Haemorrhage Infection Haematometra -PATSS (6-8%) ~2-3yrs
6
Q
AUB definition
A
Not a disorder, constellation of symptoms based on anything outside of normal duration, regularity, cycle frequency, and volume of bleeding
7
Q
HMB
A
Any menstraul bleeding that a woman describes as heavy that compromises their day to day life
8
Q
Polyp
A
Hyperplasia overgrowth of endometrial gland/stroma
9
Q
Risk factors for polyps
A
Tamoxifen
Obesity
MHT
Family Hx Lynch sx
