GUM and reproductive health Flashcards
What is dysmenorrhoea?
Period pain
Progesterone levels decrease just before menstruation and this causes an increase in the production of uterine prostaglandins
What are differential diagnoses for dysmenorrhoea?
Endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, fibroids, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer
What is first-line treatment for dysmenorrhoea?
NSAIDs
Naproxen (Feminax Ultra) or Ibuprofen
What age range is Feminax Ultra indicated for?
15-50 y/o
What is Feminax Ultra?
250mg naproxen
What is the maximum treatment duration for Feminax Ultra?
3 days
What is Feminax Express?
Ibuprofen lysine 342mg
- equivalent to 200mg ibuprofen
Once an IUD is fitted, how long does the main risk of infection last?
20 days
What is the maximum number of cycles that a pt can take Clomifene citrate for?
6 cycles
What age range is Feminax Express licensed for?
> 12 y/o
What age range is EllaOne licensed for as a P medicine?
All women of child bearing age (SmPC)
What age range is Levonelle One Step licensed for as a P medicine?
> 16 y/o (SmPC)
What are possible sources of toxoplasmosis that should be avoided by pregnant women?
Raw/ undercooked meats or cured meats i.e. Parma ham and salami
Unpasteurised goats’ milk/ cheese
Exposure to cat faeces - wear gloves while emptying litter strays and empty them daily - cannot get infected by stroking a cat (NHS choices)
What hormone is detected by ovulation testing kits?
LH
Luteinising hormone
What is the active ingredient in Levonelle One Step?
levonorgesterel
