Gyn and breast disorders Flashcards
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First test to perform when woman presents with amenorrhea
Beta hCG
Term for heavy bleeding during and between menstrual periods
Menometrorrhagia
Cause of amenorrhea with normal prolactin, no response to estrogen-progesterone challenge, history of D and C
Asherman’s syndrome- scaring of uterus
Therapy for PCOS
Weight loss
OCP
Consider metformin
Meds used to induce ovulation
Clomiphene citrate
Dx step required in postmenopausal woman who presents with vaginal bleedings
Endometrial biopsy
Indications for medical Tx of ectopic
Pt stable, unruptured ectopic pregnancy of <6 wks gestation
Medical options for endometriosis
OCP
Danaxol
GnRH agonists
Lap findings endometriosis
Powder burns
Chocolate cysts
Most common location for ectopic
Ampulla of oviduct
How to Dx and follow leiomyoma
US
Natural Hx leiomyoma
Regress after menopause
PT has inc vaginal discharge and petechial patches in upper vagina and cervix
Trichomonal vaginitis
Tx for bacterial vaginosis
Oral or topical metronidazloe
Most common cause bloody nipple discharge
Intraductal papilloma
Contraceptive methods that protect against PID
OCP
Barrier contraception
Unopposed estrogen CI in which Ca?
Endometrial or estrogen receptor + brest cancer
Pt with recent PID and RUQ pain
Fitz Hugh Curtis syndrome
Breast malignancy presenting as itching, burning, erosion of nipple
Paget’s disease
Annual screening for women with strong FH og ovarian Ca
CA=125 and transvaginal US
50 yr woman leaks urine when laughing or coughing. Non surg Tx?
STRESS INCONTINENCE
Kegel
Estrogen
Pessaries
30 yo woman has unpredictable urine loss. Exam normal. Tx?
URGE INCONTINENCE
Antichol (oxybutynin)
Beta adrenergics (metaproterenol)
Lab values suggesting menopause
Inc FSH
Most common cause female infertility
Endometriosis