Conditions Flashcards

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Postpartum contraception methods

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Lactational amenorrhoea; 98% effective if;
- amenorrhoea
- <6/12 postpartum
- Baby fully breastfed and nil long intervals between feeds (<4hrs day, <6hrs night)
- BUT recommend additional contraception as variable night time feeding and ovulation may still occur
IUD; immediately postpartum
Progestogen-only pill; safe in breastfeeding
COCP; 6/52 postpartum (nil effect on BM from 6/52 onwards)

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Ceasing contraception once 50yo

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LNG-IUD, POP, implant
- amenorrhoeic for >=12/12
- 2x FSH 6/52 apart - if both >=30IU/L then only need contraception for another 12/12
- OR continue until >=55
Cu-IUD; cease amenorrhoeic 12/12

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Contraception + epilepsy

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Carbamazepine, phenytoin, lamotrigine -> reduce efficacy of COCP
LVG-IUD, copper IUD, depot are effective

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Interacting drugs with contraception (excluding IUD/depot/Copper)

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Antiepileptics: carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, perampanel, phenobarbitone
Antiretrovirals for hiv
Antibiotics: rifampicin, rifabutin
Complementary: St John’s wort

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Quick start indications

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Irregular/long periods
If unintended pregnancy would cause harm
Difficulties accessing health care

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Quick start contraindications

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IUD
COCP with cyproterone (feminisation of foetus)

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How to exclude pregnancy

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Negative preg test + nil UPSI in last 3/52
Nil intercourse since period
Consistent with current contraception
within 5 days of start of period
21 days postpartum
5 days post abortion/miscarriage

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COCP UMEK

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Smoking
- >=35yo + >=15cig = 4
Obesity
- BMI >=35 = 3
HTN
- >=160/100 = 4
Vascular disease = 4
Previous CVA/IHD = 4
Hx VTE = 4
Fhx VTE = 3
Migraine + aura = 4
Current breast Ca = 4

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Contraindications IUD

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PID
STD
Unexplained PV bleeding
Cervical/endometrial Ca

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LNG-IUD

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52mg (menorrhagia/dysmenorrhoea/endo) or 19.5mg (dysmenorrhoea, reduce bleeding)
Contra; breast Ca, PID

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Copper IUD

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Immediately effective at any time
Complication; expulsion, PID, ectopic, perforation
Avoid sex 48hrs post insertion

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Implanon

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etonorgestrel 68mg every 3 years
Contra; breast Ca
Advantage
- cost-effective
- can quick start
- safe postpartum + breast feeding
- Amenorrhoea in 22%
- Improves dysmenorrhoea
Risks; infection, scarring, cysts

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Mx bleeding on implanon

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1st line; COCP continuously 3/12, mefenamic acid 500mg TDS 5/7, TXA 500mg BD 5/7
2nd line; norethisterone 5mg TDS 21/7

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Depot medroxyprogesterone

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Medroxyprogesterone 150mgcg 12/52ly
Consider; contraindication to COCP, drugs that induce liver enzymes, wanting discrete method
Risks; CVD risk, BMD
Contra; breast Ca
Precaution; IHD/CVA/TIA, CVD risk factors, avoid >50yo
Disadvantage; altered bleeding, low continuation rate, 20% have weight gain, loss of bone density, 18mo return of fertility

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Late depo injection

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up to 14/52 since injection is ok
14/52 + 1 or more days
- if UPSI within last 5/7 - need emergency contraception
- multiple UPSI >5 days ago and <=3/52 ago -> urine test needed

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POP

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Consider if oestrogen contraindication
Quick start = immediately effective - otherwise takes 3 pills before being effective
Contra; breast Ca
Precaution; unexplained PV bleed, Hx breast Ca, cirrhosis/liver disease, IHD/CVA/TIA that develops during use
Disadvantage; 3hr window, altered bleeding, low continuation rate, ectopic pregnancy,

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Missed POP

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1 pill missed
- immediately take, condoms until 3 consec pills
- consider EC if UPSI occurred in time since missed pill
>1 pill missed
- take most recent missed pill and condoms for 3 consec pills
- consider EC if UPSI occurred in time since missed pill

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Oestrogen types in COCP

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Estradiol
Ethyinylestradiol
Mestranol

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Progestogen types in COCP

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1st gen; norethindrone
2nd gen; levonorgestral, norethisterone
3rd gen (less androgen, more VTE)
- desogestral, etonogestrel
Unclassified; cyproterone acetate, drosperinone
- both antiandrogenic

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COCP advantages

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Tx
- acne
- menorrhagia
- dysmenorrhoea
- endometriosis
- PCOS
- PMS
Reduce risk
- endometrial/ovarian/bowel Ca

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COCP disadvantages

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high user involvement
VTE risk
MI/CVA risk
increase risk cervical/breast Ca
HTN
irregular bleeding

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COCP contraindications

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Breastfeeding <6/52 postpartum
Smoker >35 and >15 cig per day
Migraine + aura
HTN >160/110
>50yo
Hx VTE
Breast Ca
Cirrhosis/liver ca
Known thrombogenic mutations

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Mx COCP ADR

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Breakthrough bleeding
- Higher dose oestrogen or less androgenic progestin
- extending cycling
Breasts tenderness
- reduce oestrogen/progestogen dose
Nausea; take at night
Headache; reduce oestrogen
Bloating; reduce oestrogen or change to diuretic progestogen (drosperinone)

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COCP missed

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> 24hrs overdue
- take most recent
- condoms 7/7
- if <7 pills from placebo -> EC if UPSI in last 5/7
- <7 till next placebo - skip and take active

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COCP types
Microgynon ED; ethinyloestradiol 20mcg + levonorgestral 100mcg Levlen ED; ethinyloestradiol 30mcg + levonorgestrel 150mcg Microgynon 50; ethinyloestradiol 50mcg +levonorgestral 125mcg Brenda-35; ethinyloestradiol 35mcg + cyproterone 2mg Yaz; ethinyloestradiol 20mcg + drosperinone 3mg Yasmin; ethinyloestradiol 30mcg + drosperinone 3mg
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Ulipristal acetate
30mg dose Best taken within 24hrs - but can use up to 5 days UPSI Contra; severe asthma, severe liver impairment If vomiting within 3hrs ingestion - repeat dose Delay resumption of contraception until 5 days after dose
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Levonorgestrel EC
1.5mg PO within 72hrs if vomit <2hrs - repeat if on liver enzyme-inducing drug - take 3mg Avoid in obese due to risk of failure Resume contraception immediately within LNG-ECG
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Minipill as EC
25x minipill 12 hrs apart (50 tab)
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Copper IUD EC
Within 5 days UPSI Good option if taking liver enzyme inducers, BMI >30 Can keep in for ongoing contraception Need to screen for STI in high risk Need preg test 3/52 post UPSI
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Copper IUD EC
Within 5 days UPSI Good option if taking liver enzyme inducers, BMI >30 Can keep in for ongoing contraception Need to screen for STI in high risk Need preg test 3/52 post UPSI
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Signs of secondary dysmenorrhoea
Onset in third decade of life or later Dyspareunia Heavy menstrual bleeding Intermenstrual bleeding Post-coital bleeding Irregular periods Poor response to 3/12 tx Signs of endometriosis/fhx of same
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Mx dysmenorrhoea
1st line; NSAID or COCP Ibuprofen 400mg TDS for 72hrs of menstruation Mefenamic acid 500mg TDS for 72hrs of menstruation Local heat Acupuncture Diet; thiamine, magnesium, fish oil
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Secondary dysmenorrhoea causes
Endometriosis Pelvic infection Adenomyosis Fibroids Chronic PID Ovarian cysts Cervical stenosis
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Abnormal uterine bleeding causes
PALM COEIN Polyps Adenomyosis Leiomyoma Malignancy Coagulopathy Ovulatory dysfunction Endometrial Iatrogenic Not classified
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Primary amenorrhoea
Failure menses by age 16yo with normal secondary sex characteristics Causes - Hypothyroidism - HPRL - PCOS - Androgen insensitivity - Mullerian agenesis - Turner's - Low FSH; constitutional delay, pituitary failure, T1DM
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Secondary amenorrhoea
amenorrhoea for 6/12 Causes - Pregnancy - Functional hypothalamic amenorrhoea (weight change, stress, eating disorder) PCOS Prolactinoma Premature ovarian failure Thyroid disease Exogenous androgen use Cervical stenosis Asherman's syndrome Sheehan syndrome Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
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Secondary amenorrhoea Ix
bHCG FSH/LH Oestradiol/testosterone TSH PRL Pelvic USS
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Premature ovarian insufficiency
<=40yo with irregular periods or amenorrhoea >=4/12 FSH >=25 on 2x occasions 6/52 apart confirms Dx Consider karyotyping - Fragile X or Turner syndrome Autoimmune screen with (ANA) - could be autoimmune POI Consequences - Menopause - Accelerated cognitive impairment - CVD - Inferility - Osteoporosis - Premature mortality
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Asherman's syndrome
Adhesions inside uterus +/- endocervix Sx - light period, amenorrhoea, infertility, miscarriage Risk; curettage post miscarriage
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DUB
Heavy/prolonged/frequent bleeding of unknown cause Tx - Cease smoking - Dietary iron - Exercise - Tranexamic acid - Naproxen / mefenamic acid - COCP - Oral progesterone - Depot - IUD
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Heavy menstrual bleeding cause
Pregnancy PALM COEIN PCOS Hypothyroidism IUD Ginseng
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HMB Ix
FBC Ferritin Coag TSH BHCG STD CST if due USS on day 5-10 cycle
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HMB referral criteria
Refer if 6/12 ongoing sx despite tx Early referral - severe dysmenorrhoea - if wanting to conceive - fibroids >3cm - Endometrial polyp - Risk factors of endometrial ca
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HBM tx
IUD TXA mefenamic acid COCP Depot PO medroxyprogesterone 10mg TDS day1-21 Uterine artery embolisation Acute severe heavy bleed - Medroxyprogesterone 10mg TDS until bleeding stops
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Adenomyosis
Infiltration of endometrium into myometrium Risks - preterm labour - PROM - miscarriage - pre-eclampsia Sx - HMB, dysmenorrhoea, irregular bleeding Tx - LNG-IUD best - COCP, POPO - TXA/NSAID - If no longer wanting babies - endometrial ablation or hysterectomy
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Endometriosis sx
Dysmenorrhoea Dyspareunia Dysuria Cyclical haematuria HMB Diarrhoea/bloating Infertility urinary sx
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Endometriosis tx
1st line; NSAID, panadol Next; COCP, Progestogen, LARC Refer after 3/12 tx
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Post-menopausal bleeding ddx
Endometrial ca Endometrial polyp Endometrial hyperplasia Vaginal atrophy Cervical polyp Endometrial fibroid
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Endometrial Ca risks
Nulliparity Late menopause OBesity DM Unopposed oestrogen therapy Tamoxifen Endometrial hyperplasia
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Normal endometrial thickness based on menopausal status
Post; <4mm Peri; <5mm Pre; <12mm
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Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
Cause - Functional; eating disorder, exercise - Acute illness - Chronic disease; DM - Nutritional deficiency - Medication; opioids, anabolic steroids - Contraceptive progestogens Ix - Normal LH/FSH with low oestradiol
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Menopause sx
Vasomotor; hot flush, night sweats Urogenital; dryness, urinary freq, dysuria, nocturia, incontinence Insects crawling in skin Reduced libido Sleep disturbance Mood/memory issues Irregular PV bleeding
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Menopause ddx
Thyroid Depression Anaemia Diabetes SSRI (cause flushes)
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Menopause evaluation
Assess breast Ca, CVD, VTE, osteoporosis risk BMI CVD exam Thyroid exam Lymphatic exam - if concerns malignancy Cervical + vulvar exam Bimanual if indicated
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Routine health screening for menopausal women
Exclude thyroid disease, diabetes, iron deficiency Vitamin D if risk CST + mammogram BP, cholesterol, FPG Smoking Bone health
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Non-hormonal menopause tx
Use if contra-indication to systemic therapy or vulvovaginal sx only Good for sleep and vasomotor sx SSRI; escitalopram 5mg daily SNRI; venlafaxine 37.5mg PO Gabapentin 100-300mg nocte Clonidine 25-75mcg BD
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Non-pharmacological mx of menopause sx
Psychologist for CBT Keep cool, air-conditioner, cool liquids Avoid triggers; stress, spicy food, caffeine, alcohol Smoking cessation Weight loss Pelvic floor exercises Vaginal lubricants; KY jelly
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Types of systemic MHT
Most effective for hot flushes, night sweats, helps prevent osteoporosis - Oestrogen only MHT - Combination MHT; cyclical combined or continuous combined - Other; tibolone
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Contraindication to systemic MHT/oestrogen
>=60yo Previous VTE Prev TIA/CVA/MI Uncontrolled HTN Oestrogen-dependent cancer Undx PV bleeding High breast Ca risk Significant liver disease Porphyria/SLE
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Contraindication to oral oestrogen for menopause tx
VTE risk factors CVD risk factors Elevated TAG Liver/gallbladder disease If so -> use transdermal oestrogen If not - can use either transdermal or oral
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Indication for addition of progestogen for transdermal/oral oestrogen for menopause tx
Intact uterus Endometrial ablation Subtotal hysterectomy If not -> oestrogen-only MHT
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Mx menopause of contraception required
<50yo; CHC Or oestrogen PLUS LNG-IUD
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Mx menopause if nil contraception required
POI/early menopause; cyclical combined or continuous combined Perimenopause; CHC (<50yo), oestrogen PLUS LNG-IUD, cyclical combined MHT Postmenopause; continuous combined MHT, tibolone
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Oestrogen only MHT
Increases risk CVA/VTE Oestradiol valerate 0.5-2mg (progynova) PO Oestradiol 25-100mcg/24hr patch (Climara) Oestradiol 1.5mg 2x pumps gel (Estrogel)
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Intravaginal oestrogen therapy
Most effective for vulvovaginal atrophy, reduce risk of UTI and improve some urinary sx Nil CVD/VTE/breast Ca risk - but if they have personal breast Ca risk then prefer non-hormonal therapy Estriol 1mg/g one applicatorful intravag nocte 2-3/52 then one or twice weekly
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Cyclical combined MHT
Indication; POI, perimenopausal (breakthrough bleeding occurs with continuous) Increases risk of; bresat Ca, CVA, VTE, CVD Component: oestrogen PO/transdermal PLUS PO progestogen Continuous oestrogen + progestogen 10-14/7 of cycle 1mg oestradiol/10mg dydrogesterone (Femoston) tablet Estrogel Pro; 1 pump 0.75mg oestradiol PLUS 2 capsules (200mg) progesterone PO 12/7
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Continuous combined MHT
Indication; postmenopausal, POI, migraines Estradiol 1mg + drosperinone 2mg (Angeliq) PO Oestradiol 0.75mg 1 pump gel + progesterone 100mg (Estrogel Pro) 25/7
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Counselling prior to commencing MHT for menopause
Discuss cyclical bleeding on cyclical MHT Discuss ADR; mastalgia, nausea, headaches Increase risk of breast ca Increase risk of VTE Use for max 5 years due to risks of cancer If develops breakthrough bleeding- needs review F/u in 3/12
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Causes of PV itch
Lichen sclerosus Psoriasis Atopic dermatitis Atrophic vaginitis Candidiasis Lichen planus
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Vulvodynia
Chronic vulvar discomfort in absence of other findings Sx - tender - burning/raw feeling - provoked by intercourse, tampons, tight clothing Mx - Topical lignocaine 2% gel prior to sex - Low dose TCA 1st line
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Causes of vulvar pain
Infection; candida, bacterial, HSV Eczema/lichen simplex/contact dermatitis/psoriasis Atrophic vaginitis Vulval neoplasia TRauma Vaginismus
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Primary vaginismus
Pain/difficulty of intercourse due to spasm of pelvic floor Sx - pain - difficulty with intercourse - fear of pain/penetration Mx - vaginal dilation - progressive desensitisation/relaxation - sex therapy to reduce fear - CBT - Pelvic floor physio for progressive desensitisation
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Chronic vulvovaginal candidiasis
Sx - itch - burning/rawness - premenstrual pain / itch Mx - Avoid irritants; soap, wipes, panty liners, fabric softener, perfume - Candida suppression - prolonged course - prefer oral -> fluconazole 150mg weekly for 6/12
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Bartholin gland mass
Small cyst <3cm; sitz bath, warm compress Abscess <3cm; I+D If 3rd episode - may need marsupialization + ABx
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Candidal vulvovaginitis tx
Clotrimazole 1% cream intravaginally nocte 6/7 If can't tolerate - fluconazole 150mg PO stat Non-pharm - cotton underwear - unperfumed detergent - avoid tight pants - avoid soap - avoid douche Glabrata; Boric Acid 600mg pessary nocte 14/7 Can't use orals if pregnant - topical
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Pelvic pain in women - exam
Vitals Peritonism External genitals - HSV lesion - Vulvar/perineal abscess - Imperforate hymen Speculum - discharge, open OS, POC Bimanual - Motion tenderness; PID, cystitis - enlarged uterus; pregnancy, fibroid - Painful adnexal mass; ectopic, tubo-ovarian abscess, ovarian cyst, torsion - Rectal exam; thrombosed haemorrhoids
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Virilisation in woman (masculine)
DDx - adrenal/ovarian tumour secreting androgens - Congenital adrenal hyperplasia - PCOS - Exogenous androgen use - Severe insulin resistance Ix - FSH/LH - Oestradiol - PRL - Testosterone - Sex hormone binding globulin - DHEAS - Progesterone - TSH
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Hx for ovarian mass
Fhx; breast / colon / uterus / ovarian Ca BRCA gene mutation Lynch syndrome Protective factors; parity, breast-feeding, COCP use Menopause status
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Ovarian mass Ix
USS; TVUS + transabdominal Ca-125 <40yo; LHD + AFP + BCHG Risk malignancy index for postmenopausal women Premenopausal - Asymp + <5cm simple cyst - nil f/u - 5-7cm simple cyst; repeat USS 3/12 - >7cm refer gyn Postmenopausal - Simple unillocular cyst <5cm + low RMI - monitor - resolve by 3/12 - Mod-high RMI; refer gyn
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Risk malignancy index ovarian mass component
= USS findings x menopause status x Ca125 (U/mL) USS finding Menopausal status (3 points if menopause) Ca125; Actual level
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PCOS diagnostic criteria
Two or following and other causes excluded; - Menstrual disturbance - Clinical or biochemical hyperandrogenism - polycystic ovaries on USS
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Clinical features of PCOS
Obesity Insulin resistance Subfertility Irregular periods Hirsutism Oligo/Anovulation; cycles <21 or >35 days indicate this
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PCOS Ix
Hyperandrogenism; wait 3/12 post cessation oestrogen (can falsely elevated SHBG) - Total serum testosterone; 2x upper limit - Free androgen index; total serum test / SHBG x 100 -> best measure of hyperandrogenism - Serum 17-hydroxyprogesterone; measure during follicular phase - if elevated then indicates congenital adrenal hyperplasia - LH/estradiol/progesterone; confirms in follicular phase to avoid misinterpretation of serum 17-hydroxy - TSH Exclude other causes - PRL - TSH - Cortisol - Vitamin D; deficiency can increase testosterone USS - >=12 follicles per ovary +/- vol >=10ml (not to be done if <8yo from menarche as will always have polycystic ovaries) - do in 1st week of cycle
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PCOS mx
Weight loss 5% Exercise COCP; regular period, suppress androgen - if COCP contraindicated -> medroxyprogesterone 10mg 12 days of each month Mirena 52mg IUD good for menstrual regulation Metformin 250mg IR BD; subfertility (doesn't tx androgen)
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PCOS infertility
1st line; exercise + 5% weight loss 2nd line; specialist referral for letrozole Metformin; can induce ovulation but not effect. can trial whilst awaiting specialist Laparoscopic ovarian drilling IVF
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PCOS monitoring
Lipid 2 yearly BP annual OGTT 1-3 yearly Mental health Monitor OSA Fertility
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Ovarian cancer risk factors
Age Caucasian Premature menarche Late menopause Never taken COCP Post-menopausal HRT Use of IUD in past Smoking Fhx
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Ovarian Ca sx
Abdominal pain Bloating Dyspareunia Altered bowel habits Anorexia Nausea Vaginal bleeding Urinary freq Weight loss Fatigue
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Ovarian ca exam
Abdominal exam - masses, organomegaly Bimanual exam Lymph node exam
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Endometrial ca risk factors
Chronic anovulation Unopposed oestrogen PCOS Tamoxifen Lynch syndrome nulliparity Obesity Endometrial thickness >8mm
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Incontinence risk factors women
Age Obesity Parity Vaginal delivery Fhx Smoking Caffeine Diabetes Menopause Genitourinary surgery
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Types of incontinence
Stress Urgency Mixed Overflow; chronic retention and leakage
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Incontinence hx
Urgency Stress Nocturia Incomplete emptying Overflow Haematuria Lower limb weakness Pelvic prolapse Constipation Alcohol/caffeine intake Medication
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Incontinence exam
Vulvovaginal exam; atrophic vaginitis Pelvic exam; adnexal mass Pelvic organ prolapse Pelvic floor weakness Anal tone Constipation on exam Lower limb neurology Cardiac; volume status, CHF
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Incontinence Ix
UMCS FPG Bladder diary
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Incontinence mx Non-pharm
- Weight loss - Diet; reduce EtOH/caffeine/spicy food - Tx constipation - Avoid heavy lifting - Smoking cessation - Bladder training (scheduled voiding) - Physio for pelvic floor rehab - Fluid restriction 8 cups per day
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Incontinence pharmacological mx
Vaginal oestrogen; vagiefem pessaries weekly Oxybutynin 5mg TDS Mirabegron (Betmiga) 25mg daily Botox in bladder wall SNRI - duloxetine 30mg (good for stress)
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Pelvic organ prolapse risk factors
Menopause Smoking Chronic cough Vaginal deliveries Obesity Fhx Chronic constipation
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Pelvic organ prolapse mx
Non-pharm - Avoid lifting - tx constipation - pelvic physio - weight loss - educate condition is mechanical and minimal long term health impacts Vaginal pessary via O+G Local oestrogen cream in menopausal women Referral - failed conservative - voiding issues or obstructed defecation - recurrent prolapse post surgery - ulceration of prolapse or irreducible
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Mx postcoital bleeding flowchart
Do Co-test If co-test negative - and single episode + normal cervix - nil further Ix - recurrent / persistent bleed -> refer gyn If co-test positive -> refer to gyn