Gynae Flashcards
(65 cards)
Incidence of ectopic pregnancies in UK
12,000 per year
(roughly 10 in 1,000 pregnancies)
Mortality rate of ectopic pregnancy in UK
0.2%
Incidence of choriocarcinoma in UK
1 per 50,000 pregnancies
Most common cause of abnormal PV discharge in women of childbearing age
BV
Premature menopause age
<40
How does ovarian cancer metastasise?
Transcoelomic (across the peritoneal cavity)
How does choriocarcinoma spread?
Haematogenous
First line management for hirsutism in PCOS
Topical eflorithine (only used in >19 yrs old and not for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding)
Dianette (co-cyprindol) is an alternative
‘Bunch of grapes’ sign on TVUS is likely to represent what in a pregnant patient?
Complete mole
Name 3 features of cervical dysplasia
Anisocytosis (unequal cell size)
Poikilocytosis (abnormal cell shape)
Hyperchromatism (overly pigmented)
Infection most strongly associated with ectopic pregnancy
Chlamydia
How is BV diagnosed?
Amsels criteria
3/4 needed for diagnosis
- Thin white homogenous discharge
- Clue cells on microscopy wet mount
- pH >4.5
- Fishy odour when adding alkali (10% KOH)
How many oocytes do we have at birth?
1 million
Definition of complete miscarriage
All products of conception are expelled
Bleeding stopped
Definition of threatened miscarriage
Viability unknown
PV bleeding
Definition of inevitable miscarriage
PV bleeding
Cervical os open
Definition of missed ( / delayed) miscarriage
Non viable foetus / POC
Products remain in uterus and have not been expelled
Incidence of hyperemesis gravidarum
1.5% of pregnancies
Name of scoring system for PCOS
Rotterdam
Rotterdam criteria for PCOS
> 2 are diagnostic
- Polycystic ovaries (>12 or increased ovarian volume greater tna 10cm3)
- Oligo / an-ovulation
- Clinical +/- biochemical hyperandrogenism (biochemical= high LH)
When can a hysterosalpingography be performed in relation to the menstrual cycle?
Assuming a 28 day cycle: day 6-12
(risk of irradiating a pregnancy after day 12)
Guidelines on RhD in medical abortion <10/40
Not routinely required
Which HPV are protected against with gardasil
6, 11, 16, 18
Prevalence of antiphospholipid in those with recurrent miscarriages
15%