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Prolonged heavy bleeding that may lead to anemia

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Menorrhagia

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Irregular bleeding between periods

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Metrorrhagia

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Prolonged, heavy irregular bleeding

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Menometrorrhagia

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Bleeding that occurs less than every 35 days

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Oligomenorrhea

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Bleeding that occurs more than every 21 days

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Polymenorrhea

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Structural causes of AUB

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P- Polyps (intermenstrual bleeding)
A- Adenomyosis (chronic pain)
L- Leiomyomas (fibroids usually benign treat with Ulipristol)
M- Malignancy or Hyperplasia

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Non-structural causes of AUB

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C- Coagulopathy (Von Willebrand, hx of heavy bleeding since menarche)
O- Ovulatory dysfunction (irregular, short cycle) Normal for adolescents, will improve after 2 yrs
E- Endometrial causes
I- Iatrogenic (post-GYN surgery, HRT, contraceptives)
N- Not otherwise classified (PID, cervicitis, trauma, endometritis)

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Non-pregnant bleeding that is irregular in timing, frequency, or flow

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AUB

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The most common cause of AUB during reproductive years

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Abnormal pregnancy- threatened abortion, incomplete abortion, ectopic pregnancy

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Labs and diagnostics with AUB

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Physical exam along with :
UPT/HCG
CBC- for anemia
Prolactin, FSH/LH, androgens
Thyroid function
Coag studies 
STI screening
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Procedure to rule out endometrial hyperplasia or cancer in high-risk women >35 and in young women who are at extreme risk for endometrial hyperplasia/carcinoma

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Endometrial biopsy

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Most AUB is due to

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Ovulatory Dysfunction

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AUB is considered an _________ diagnosis

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exclusion

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Treatment for AUB is determined by

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hemodynamic status and degree of anemia

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Antifibrinolytic used to treat heavy bleeding

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Tranexamic acid

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True or False: Patients who are trying to conceive should not use tranexamic acid

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False- TXA is safe to use while trying to conceive

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Contraindications with use of tranexamic acid

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history of clot

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Treatment for menorrhagia

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NSAIDs, mefenamic acid

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This medication is contraindicated for patients with PUD or coagulation issues

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Mefenamic acid

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Treatment for irregular/light bleeding

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Medroxyprogesterone acetate PO x 10 days. May repeat if successful.

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Heavy bleeding <3months with normal HgB

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Mild- observe patient, instruct to keep a menstrual calendar, encourage use of NSAIDs aka Antiprostaglandin (decreases menorrhagia)

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Heavy, frequent bleeding every 1-3 weeks with mild anemia

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Moderate- taper monophasic OCP (Ethinyl estradiol/norgestrel) AND an antiemetic; cycle 3-6 months

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Limit and stabilize endometrial growth

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Progestins

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If estrogen use is contraindicated to control bleeding this medication is an alternative

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norethindrone

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Prolonged heavy bleeding with HgB <9
Severe- treat at home with taper OCP (Ethinyl estradiol/norgestrel) every 4 hours until bleeding subsides. Rx iron supplement and antiemetic
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Intractable heavy bleeding treatment
GnRH agonist leuprolide IM monthly for up to 6 months (medical menopause) Requires 2-4 weeks to stop bleeding. DOES NOT stop bleeding acutely.
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Admit to the hospital when HgB < than
7 and/or orthostasis, unable to tolerate PO
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Treatment for bleeding unresponsive to medical therapy
levonorgestrel releasing IUD- Mirena Endometrial ablation Hysterectomy- last resort
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95% of AUB/DUB in adolescents is due to
Anovulation
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Injectable progesterone SE
weight gain, reduction in bone mineral density
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1st measurable sign of puberty in girls
Growth spurt
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1st measurable sign of puberty in boys
scrotal and testicular enlargement usually between 10-12 years old
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Growth spurt begins ____ years earlier in girls
2
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50% pubertal timing is related to
genetics and ethnicity
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Peak height girls
11.5-12 years old
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Peak height boys
13.5-14 years old
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SMR- No breast or pubic hair
Stage 1
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SMR- breasts are fully developed, contours distinct with the areola. Pubic hair inverted triangle pattern
Stage 5
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SMR- breast buds present; straight, fine hair
Stage 2
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SMR- Nipple/areola form separate mound; adult-like hair limited to area, not on thighs
Stage 4
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SMR- Breasts/areola grow no separation between the contours of 2 breasts; hair is darker, coarse, curlier and spreads sparsely over
Stage 3
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SMR- infantile state, genitalia increases slightly in size but little change in appearance; no true pubic hair
Stage 1
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SMR- Penis is adult size; hair fully distributed
Stage 5
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SMR- scrotal enlargement, change in color of scrotal skin; hair at the base of the penis
Stage 2
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SMR- Penis has increased in length; hair spreads over the pubic symphysis more curly, coarse
Stage 2
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SMR- Penis grows longer and width increases; hair adult in character but limited to area, not on thighs
Stage 4
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Missing X chromosome, infertile
Turner Syndrome
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Extra X chromosome, low sperm count, feminine physical characteristics
Klinefelter's Syndrome
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Pubertal development (more common in girls) occurring below the age limit set for normal onset of puberty that occurs before age 8 in Caucasian females and 7 in AA/Hispanic. Age of onset may be advanced by obesity.
precocious puberty
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Obtain these lab values in girls who present with pubic and/or axillary hair but no breast development
Androgen levels and 17-hydroxyprogesterone
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Central precocious puberty is an issue occurring with
Brain/Pituitary
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Peripheral puberty is an issue occurring with
ovaries, testes, adrenals
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Precocious puberty in boys occurs at what age?
less than 9
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Signs of central precocious puberty in girls
breast development and tall for age
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Obtain this imaging to determine bone age
Xray of left hand and wrist. If bone age >2yr older than age expected= peripheral puberty
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If diagnosed with central precocious puberty, the clinician should order this study to rule out CNS lesions in boys
MRI of brain
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True or False: Accelerated growth and skeletal maturation are indicative of final adult stature.
False: skeletal maturation advances at a more rapid rate than linear growth, final adult stature may be compromised.
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Treatment for central puberty to increase final projected height
leuprolide IM monthly or histrelin subdermal implant replaced annually
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With central precocious puberty, the clinician would expect LH/FSH levels to be increased or decreased?
Increased
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Puberty is considered delayed in girls if no pubertal signs by age ____ or menarche by _____.
13, 16
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With peripheral precocious puberty, the clinician would expect LH/FSH levels to be increased or decreased?
decreased
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Puberty is considered delayed in boys if no pubertal signs by age ____ or >5yrs has elapsed since 1st sign without progress.
14
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Central hypogonadism
HYPOgonadaltrophic Brain issue Decreased LH/FSH Causes: stress, poor nutrition, excessive exercise, Kallmann Syndrome, hypothyroidism Girls: prolactinemia Boys: lesions; hyperprolactinemia Treatment: determine if functional or permanent and refer to Endocrinology
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Primary Gonadal Failure
HYPERgonadaltrophic Testes/Ovary issue Increased LH/FSH but decreased response Girls: Turner Syndrome (XO) missing X chromosome Boys: Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY) extra chromosome Treatment: Monthly IM testosterone for boys and PO estrogen first then add progesterone after 18-24 months for girls
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Constitutional Delay
MOST COMMON 50% of cases r/t family hx/ethnicity Can be caused by excessive exercise or poor nutrition Treatment: reassurance
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This type of delay is diagnosed if short stature and normal growth velocity is shown on the growth chart
Constitutional growth delay
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Why is the Estrogen component is necessary for the treatment in hypogonadal patients?
Promotes bone mineralization and prevents osteoporosis
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Why is progesterone therapy needed in combination with estrogen in delayed puberty?
counteracts the effects of estrogen on the uterus; promotes endometrial hyperplasia
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Undescended testes that affect 2-4% of male newborns, may lead to infertility and testicular malignancy if left untreated.
Cryptorchidism- surgical orchidopexy should be performed if descent has not occurred by 6-12 months
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A common, self-limited condition that occurs in 75% of normal pubertal boys
Gynecomastia
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Gynecomastia typically resolves in ____ years and is more common in _____ boys.
2, obese
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Treatment for gynecomastia
Antiestrogens and aromatase inhibitors may be beneficial if initiated early.

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