Gynecology Flashcards

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Workup for amenorrhea

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Pregnancy test
FSH, LH
Serum prolactin
TSH

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Primary amenorrhea

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Failure of menarche onset (menstruation) by age 15 y/o in the presence of secondary sex characteristics

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Secondary amenorrhea

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Absence of menses for > 3 months in pt with previously normal menstruation
Or > 6 months in pt with oligomenorrhea

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Amenorrhea: hypothalamus dysfunction

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Anorexia
Exercise
Systemic disease (celiac dz)

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Management of amenorrhea - hypothalamus dysfunction

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Stimulate gonadotropin secretion

Clomiphene, Menotropin

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Amenorrhea: pituitary dysfunction

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Prolactin-secreting pituitary adenoma

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Management of amenorrhea - pituitary dysfunction

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Transsphenoidal surgery

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Amenorrhea: ovarian disorder

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Turner’s syndrome

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Diagnosis of amenorrhea - ovarian disorder

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Progesterone Challenge Test
10 mg medroxyprogesterone for 10 days
+ withdrawal bleeding –> ovarian dysfunction

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Amenorrhea: Uterine disorder

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Scarring of the uterine cavity

Asherman’s Syndrome

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Diagnosis of amenorrhea - uterine disorder

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Pelvic US

Hysteroscopy to diagnose and treat

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Management of amenorrhea - uterine disorder

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Estrogen treatment to stimulate endometrial regeneration

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Normal menstrual cycle: cycle length and length of menstruation

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24-38 days in cycle length

4.5-8 days of menstruation

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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding - chronic anovulation

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Due to disruption of the HPO axis
Extremes of age
Unopposed estrogen - irregular, unpredictable bleeding

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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding - ovulatory

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Ovulation with prolonged progesterone secretion

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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is a:

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Diagnosis of exclusion

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Workup for dysfunctional uterine bleeding

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Pregnancy test
Hormone levels
Transvaginal US
Endometrial biopsy if US endometrial stripe > 4 mm

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Management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding - acute severe bleeding

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High dose IV estrogens or high dose OCPs

If IV estrogen fails, may do D and C

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Management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding

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  1. OCPs
  2. Progesterone
  3. GnRH agonists (leuprolide)
  4. Hysterectomy or endometrial ablation
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Primary dysmenorrhea is not due to pelvic pathology, but:

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Due to increased prostaglandins

Painful uterine muscle wall activity

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Causes of secondary dysmenorrhea

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Endometriosis
Adenomyosis
Leiomyomas
Adhesions
PID
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Diffuse pelvic pain right before or with onset of menses

May be associated with HA, N/V

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Dysmenorrhea

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Management of dysmenorrhea

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  1. NSAIDs first line
  2. OCPs, progestins
  3. Laparoscopy if medications fails to r/o secondary causes
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Premature menopause may occur sooner in pts with:

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DM
Smokers
Vegetarians
Malnourished pts

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Signs/Symptoms of menopause
Estrogen deficiency changes Atrophic vaginitis Decreased bone density
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Ex of estrogen deficiency changes
``` Menstrual cycle alterations Vasomotor instability (hot flashes) Mood changes Skin/nail/hair changes Increased risk of cardiovascular events HLD Osteoporosis Urinary incontinence ```
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Atrophic vaginitis
Thin, yellow discharge, vaginal pH >5.5, pruritus
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Diagnosis of menopause
``` FSH assay (>30 IU/mL) Increased FSH, increased LH, decreased estrogen ```
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Predominant estrogen after menopause
Estrone
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Complications of menopause
Osteoporosis Cardiovascular risk Hyperlipidemia
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Management of menopause - vasomotor insufficiency
Estrogen, progesterone Clonidine SSRIs Gabapentin
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Management of menopause - vaginal atrophy
Transdermal, intravaginal estrogen
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Management of menopause - osteoporosis prevention
``` Calcium + vitamin D Weight bearing exercises Bisphosphonates Calcitonin SERM (raloxifene, tamoxifen) ```
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Risks of estrogen alone tx for menopause
Thromboembolism (CVA, DVT, PE) | Liver disease
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Risks of estrogen + progestin tx for menopause
``` Breast cancer (slightly increased risk) Thromboembolism ```
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Endometrium thickens under the influence of:
Estrogen
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Enhances the lining of the uterus to prepare it for implantation
Progesterone
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Physical, behavioral and mood changes with cyclical occurrence during the ________ phase of the menstrual cycle
Premenstrual Syndrome | Luteal phase
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Severe PMS with functional impairment
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
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Signs/Symptoms of PMS:
1. Physical: bloating, breast swelling/pain 2. Emotional: depression, hostility, irritability, libido changes 3. Behavioral: food cravings, poor concentration
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Criteria for diagnosis of PMS:
1-2 weeks before menses (luteal phase) | Relieved within 2-3 days of the onset of menses
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Management of PMS:
1. Stress reduction, exercise, caffeine and salt restriction 2. NSAIDs 3. SSRIs 4. OCPs 5. Drospirenone-containing OCPs for PMDD
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MC cause of cervicitis
Chlamydia
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What organism causes LGV
Chlamydia
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Painless genital ulcer + painful inguinal LAD
LGV
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Diagnosis of chlamydia / gonorrhea
NAAT Cultures DNA probe
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Management of chlamydia / gonorrhea
1 g Azithromycin PO 250 mg Ceftriaxone IM (co-tx for gonorrhea) Can use doxycycline instead of azithromycin
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Pt instructions for chlamydia / gonorrhea tx
Avoid sexual intercourse 7 days after treatment
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Haemophilus ducreyi
Bacteria that causes chancroid
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Soft, shallow, painful genital ulcer that may have foul discharge Painful inguinal LAD
Chancroid
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Diagnosis of chancroid
Clinical, culture
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Treatment of chancroid
Azithromycin
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HPV strains that cause genital warts
6, 11
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Flat, pedunculated or papular flesh-colored growths | Cauliflower-like lesions
HPV Genital warts 6, 11
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Diagnosis of HPV
Whitening with 4% acetic acid application Clinical diagnosis +/- colposcopy, biopsy
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Management of HPV (genital warts)
``` Trichloroacetic acid Podophyllin Cryotherapy Surgical removal Outpt: podofilox, imiquimod ```
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Genital ulcer disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis
LGV
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Diagnosis of LGV
NAAT (Chlamydia)
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Tx of LGV
Doxycycline 100 mg PO BID x 21 days | Azithromycin effective as well
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Pts with LGV should be also be tested for:
HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases
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Pelvic/lower abdominal pain, dysuria, dyspareunia, vaginal discharge, nausea, vomiting, fever
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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Physical exam sign of PID
+ chandelier's sign - cervical motion tenderness to palpation and rotation
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Diagnosis of PID
Clinical diagnosis BhCG to r/o ectopic pregnancy Cervical motion tenderness plus > 1 of the following: + gram stain, WBC > 10,000, pus on culdocentesis or laparoscopy, increased ESR or CRP Pelvic ultrasound - may show abscess
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Outpatient management of PID
Doxycycline + Ceftriaxone | +/- Metronidazole
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Inpatient management of PID
IV doxycycline + 2nd gen ceph (cefoxitin or cefotetan)
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Complications of PID
Fitz-Hugh Curtis Syndrome
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Caused by spirochete Treponema pallidum
Syphilis
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Forms chancre at the inoculation site and from there, goes to the regional lymph nodes before disseminating
Syphilis
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Painless ulcer with raised indurated edges (usually begins as a papule that ulcerates) Nontender regional lymphadenopathy
Primary Syphilis
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Maculopapular rash involving palms/soles Condyloma lata (wart-like, moist lesions involving mucus membranes and other moist areas) Fever, lymphadenopathy
Secondary Syphilis
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Gumma: non cancerous granulomas on skin and body tissues Neurosyphilis: headache, meningitis, dementia Tabes dorsalis: ataxia, areflexia burning pain, weakness Argyll-Robertson Pupil: does not constrict/react to light Cardio: aortitis, aortic regurgitation, aortic aneurysms
Tertiary syphilis
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Clinical syndrome that occurs within the first year of infection: includes primary, secondary and early latent
Early syphilis
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Asymptomatic infection + normal physical exam but positive serologic testing
Latent syphilis Early latent if < 1 year (highly contagious) Late latent if > 1 year
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Congenital syphilis
Hutchinson teeth (notches on teeth) Sensorineural hearing loss Saddle-nose deformity ToRCH syndrome
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Diagnosis of syphilis
1. Darkfield microscopy | 2. RPR, FTA-Abs
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Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
S/E of penicillin rxn | Acute febrile response, myalgias, HA
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A ________ reduction in the titer for syphilis within 6 months denotes adequate management
4-fold
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All pts with syphilis should be tested for:
HIV
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Signs/Symptoms of atrophic vaginitis
Thin, yellow discharge Vaginal pH > 5.5 Pruritus Recurrent UTIs
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Tx of atrophic vaginitis
Transdermal, intravaginal estrogen Ospemifene Vaginal moisturizers
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Copious vaginal discharge, watery grey-white "fish rotten" smell
Bacterial vaginosis
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Malodorous vaginal discharge, frothy yellow-green discharge, strawberry cervix
Trichomoniasis
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Thick curd-like/cottage cheese vaginal discharge
Candida vaginitis
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Diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis
``` Whiff test (fishy odor) Microscopic: clue cells - epithelial cells covered with bacteria ```
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Diagnosis of trichomoniasis
Mobile protozoa on wet mount, WBCs
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Diagnosis of candida vaginitis
Hyphae, yeast and spores on KOH prep
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Copious lactobacilli, large number of epithelial cells on microscope
Cytolytic
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Management of BV
Metronidazole or Clindamycin
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Management of trichomoniasis
Metronidazole or Tinidazole
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Management of candida
Fluconazole, intravaginal antifungals
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Management of cytolytic vaginitis
Discontinue tampon usage, sodium bicarbonate (sitz bath)
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Most common non-skin malignancy in women
Breast cancer
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Second most common cause of cancer death in women
Breast cancer
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Risk factors for breast cancer
``` BRCA 1 / 2 1st degree relative with breast CA Age > 65 y/o Increased number of menstrual cycles 75% have no risk factors ```
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Most common types of breast cancer
1. Ductal carcinoma (MC) | 2. Lobular Carcinoma
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Most common location of BC METS
Lung Liver Bone Brain
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Chronic eczematous itchy, scaling rash on the nipples and areola. Lump often present.
Paget's disease of the nipple
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Red, swollen, warm, itchy breast. Often with nipple retraction, peau d' orange, usually not associated with lump
Inflammatory breast cancer
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Dx of breast cancer
1. mammogram 2. ultrasound 3. biopsy, FNA
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Hormone therapy for breast cancer pts
1. Tamoxifen (ER positive) - premenopausal 2. Letrozole, anastrozole (ER positive) - postmenopausal 3. Herceptin (HER2 positive)
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Timing for breast self-examinations
Immediately after menstruation or on days 5-7 of menstrual cycle
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Breast cancer prevention in high-risk patients
SERM: tamoxifen or raloxifene | Tamoxifen preferred
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Third most common gynecologic cancer
Cervical carcinoma
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Most common METS w/ cervical carcinoma
Local --> vagina, parametrium, pelvic lymph nodes
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Risk factors for cervical carcinoma
HPV, early sexual activity, increased number of partners, smoking, STIs, immunosuppression
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MC type of cervical carcinoma
Squamous (90%)
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Most common symptoms of cervical carcinoma
Post coital bleeding/spotting | Pelvic pain, watery vaginal discharge
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Diagnosis of cervicial carcinoma
PAP smear with cytology used for screening | Colposcopy with biopsy
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Management of pt > 25 y/o, with normal PAP screen but + HPV test
Cytology and HPV testing in 1 year OR | Genotype for HPV 16/18
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70% of _________ lesions regresses at 24 months but HPV + lesions have higher risk of progression into carcinoma
ASC-US
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Management of pt > 25 y/o with ASC-US PAP screen
HPV testing: HPV (+) - colposcopy with biopsy HPV (-) - repeat PAP and HPV in 1 year
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Management of pt 21-24 y/o with ASC-US or LSIL PAP screen results:
Repeat PAP in 1 year or HPV testing
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Management of pt < 32 with ASC-US PAP screen results:
Repeat PAP in 1 year
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Management of pt with ASC-H PAP screen results
Colposcopy and biopsy | Higher chance of cancer than ASC-US
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Most commonly associated with cellular changes seen with transient HPV infection
LSIL
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Management of 25+ y/o pt with LSIL PAP screen results
Colposcopy with biopsy
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Includes CIN II, CIN III, and carcinoma in situ
HSIL
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Management of HSIL
Colposcopy with biopsy in all ages Excision of ablation mainstay of tx Excision: LEEP, cold knife cervical conization Ablation: Cryocautery, laser cautery, electrocautery
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CIN
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia | Precursor for cervical carcinoma
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Highest risk for malignancy on the cervix
Transformation zone (squamocolumnar junction)
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Moderate dysplasia including 2/3 thickness of basal epithelium
CIN II
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Severe dysplasia including > 2/3 - up to full thickness of basal epithelium
CIN II
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Most common gynecologic malignancy in the US
Endometrial cancer
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4th most common non-skin cancer in women overall
Endometrial cancer | Breast --> lung --> colorectal --> endometrial
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Endometrial cancer is most commonly seen in what population?
Postmenopausal
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Endometrial cancer is ________ dependent
Estrogen
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Risk factors for endometrial cancer
Increased estrogen exposure (nulliparity, PCOS) Tamoxifen HTN, DM
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Combination OCPs are protective against:
Ovarian and endometrial cancer
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Signs/Symptoms of endometrial cancer
Abnormal uterine bleeding | Postmenopausal bleeding
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Diagnosis of endometrial cancer
Endometrial biopsy: adenocarcinoma (80%) | Ultrasound: endometrial stripe > 4 mm
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Second most common gynecologic cancer
Ovarian cancer
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Highest mortality of all gynecologic cancer
Ovarian cancer
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Risk factors for ovarian cancer
+ family history Increased number of ovulatory cycles BRCA 1/2 Turner's syndrome
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Abdominal fullness/distention, back or abdominal pain, early satiety, urinary frequency, irregular menses, menorrhagia, postmenopausal bleeding, constipation
Ovarian cancer
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Physical exam signs on ovarian cancer
Palpable abdominal mass +/- ascites Sister Mary Joseph's node - METS to umbilical lymph node
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Diagnosis of ovarian cancer
Biopsy - 90% epithelial Transvaginal US Mammography to look for METS to breast
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Management of ovarian cancer
TAH-BSO + selective lymphadenopathy Serum CA-125 levels used to monitor treatment progress Chemotherapy
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Dermoid cystic teratomas
Most common benign ovarian neoplasm
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Management of dermoid cystic teratomas
Removal due to potential risk of torsion or malignant transformation
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Most common type of vaginal cancer
Squamous cell (95%)
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S/S of vaginal cancer
Asymptomatic Changes in menstrual period Abnormal vaginal bleeding Vaginal discharge
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Management of vaginal cancer
Radiation therapy
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Most common type of vulvar cancer
Squamous cell (90%)
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Most common presentation of vulvar cancer
Pruritus (MC) Vaginal itching, irritation Post-coiting bleeding, vaginal discharge
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Red/white ulcerative, crusted lesions
Vulvar cancer
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Dx of vulvar cancer
Biopsy
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Management of vulvar cancer
Surgical excision, radiation therapy, chemotherapy
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Seen mostly in lactating women secondary to nipple trauma
Infectious mastitis
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Most common organisms in infectious mastitis
Staph aureus | Strep +/- candida
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Bilateral breast enlargement 2-3 days postpartum
Congestive mastitis
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Unilateral breast pain (especially in one quadrant) with tenderness, warmth, swelling, and nipple discharge
Infectious mastitis
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Bilateral breast pain and swelling, may have low grade fever and axillary lymphadenopathy
Congestive mastitis
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Management of infectious mastitis
``` Supportive measures (warm compress, breast pump) ABX: dicloxacillin, nafcillin, cephalosporin Mother may continue to breast feed ```
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Management of congestive mastitis
If woman desires to breast feed: manually empty breast completely after breastfeeding Local heat, analgesics, continue nursing If woman does not desire to breast feed: ice packs, tight fitting bras, analgesics, avoid breast stimulation
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Management of breast abscess
I and D | Discontinue breastfeeding from affected breast
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Most common breast disorder
Fibrocystic breast disorder
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Usually multiple, mobile, well demarcated lumps in breast tissue. Often tender and bilateral
Fibrocystic breast disorder
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May increase or decrease in size with menstrual hormonal changes
Fibrocystic breast disorder
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Second most common benign breast disorder
Fibroadenoma
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Most common breast disorder in pts specifically late teens to early 20s
Fibroadenoma
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Smooth, well-circumscribed, nontender, freely mobile, rubbery lump in breast. Gradually grows over time and does not usually wax and wane with menstruation
Fibroadenoma
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Management of fibroadenoma
Observation, most small tumors resorb with time | Excision (not usually done)
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Intermittent pain with spontaneous resolution indicates ________ torsion
Partial ovarian torsion
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Acute, severe, unilateral abdominopelvic pain. | N/V, possible elevated WBC and low-grade fever
Ovarian torsion
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Diagnosis of ovarian torsion
Clinical suspicion, may have adnexal mass | TUS with doppler flow studies
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Management of ovarian torsion
Surgical emergency, laparoscopy, laparotomy
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Uterine herniation into the vagina
Uterine Prolapse
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Risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse
Childbirth (especially traumatic) Multiple vaginal births Obesity Repeated heavy lifting
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Posterior bladder herniating into the anterior vagina
Cystocele
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Pouch of Douglas (small bowel) into the upper vagina
Enterocele
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Distal sigmoid colon (rectum) herniates into posterior distal vagina
Rectocele
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Pelvic or vaginal fullness, heaviness, "falling out" sensation, lower back pain, vaginal bleeding, urinary frequency, urgency, stress incontinence
Pelvic organ prolapse
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Management of pelvic organ prolapse
1. Kegel exercises, weight control 2. Pessaries, estrogen treatment 3. Hysterectomy, uterosacral or sacrospinous ligament fixation
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S/E of implanon
Osteoporosis
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Adverse effect of spermicide
Slightly increased risk of HIV (causes microabrasions)
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Type of endometrial tissue that is present outside the uterine cavity in endometriosis
Stroma and gland
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Risk factors for endometriosis
Nulliparity Family history Early menarche
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Classic triad of endometriosis
Cyclic premenstrual pelvic pain Dysmenorrhea Dyspareunia
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25% of all causes of female infertility
Endometriosis
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Diagnosis of endometriosis
Tender adnexal masses Laparoscopy with biopsy (definitive) Raised, patches of thickened, discolored, scarred or "powder burn" appearing plants of tissue
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Endometriosis involving ovaries large enough to be considered a tumor, usually filled with old blood appearing chocolate-colored
Endometrioma
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Management of endometriosis
1. OCPs + NSAIDs 2. Progesterone 3. Leuprolide 4. Danazol (induces pseudomenopause) 1. Conservative laparoscopy with ablation if fertility desired 2. TAH-BSO if no desire to conceive
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Failure to conceive after 1 year of regular unprotected sexual intercourse
Infertility
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Diagnosis of infertility
Hysterosalpingography - evaluates tubal patency or abnormalities
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Management of infertility
1. Clomiphene - induces ovulation 2. Intrauterine insemination 3. In vitro fertilization (especially if fallopian tube defect is present)
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Benign uterus smooth muscle tumor
Leiomyoma (Fibroids)
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Most common benign gynecologic lesion
Leiomyoma (Fibroids)
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Growth of fibroids is related to _________ production
Estrogen | Therefore, fibroids regress after menopause - if it grows after menopause, think of other causes
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Fibroids are 5x more common in:
African-Americans
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Types of fibroids
1. Intramural 2. Submucosal 3. Subserosal 4. Pedunculated 5. Parasitic
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Most common presentation of uterine fibroids
Bleeding, dysmenorrhea Abdominal pressure/pain Bladder frequency, urgency
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Large, irregular, hard palpable mass in the abdomen or pelvis
Uterine fibroids
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Diagnosis of uterine fibroids
Ultrasound - heterogenic masses with shadowing
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Management of uterine fibroids
Observation - most do not need tx Leuprolide (shrinks uterus) Progestins - decreases bleeding Hysterectomy - MC cause for hysterectomy Myomectomy Endometrial ablation
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Types of ovarian cysts
Follicular - when follicles fail to rupture and continue to grow Corpus luteal cysts - fail to degenerate after ovulation Theca lutein - excess hCG causes hyperplasia
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S/S of ovarian cysts
``` Most asymptomatic until they rupture, undergo torsion or become hemorrhagic - LLQ/RLQ pain Menstrual changes (AUB), dyspareunia ```
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Diagnosis of ovarian cysts
Pelvic US Follicular: smooth, thin-walled unilocular Luteal: complex Order hCG to r/o pregnancy
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Management of ovarian cysts
< 8 cm: rest, NSAIDs, repeat US after 6 weeks OCPs +/- prevent recurrence but do not treat existing ones > 8 cm or cyst in postmenopausal pt: laparoscopy or laparotomy possible
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Functional incontinence
Problem that keeps the pt from quickly getting to the bathroom
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Urine leakage due to increased intraabdominal pressure
Stress incontinence
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Risk factors for stress incontinence
Childbirth Surgery Postmenopausal estrogen loss
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Increased intraabdominal pressure from sneezing, coughing, laughing --> urine leakage
Stress incontinence
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Management of stress incontinence
1. Kegel exercises 2. Alpha agonists - midodrine, pseudoephedrine 3. Surgery 4. Anti-continence devices 5. Estrogen cream or vaginal ring
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Urine leakage accompanied or preceded by urge
Urge incontinence
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Detrusor muscle overactivity, involuntary detrusor musucle contraction
Urge incontinece
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S/S of urge incontinence
Urgency, frequency, small volume voids, nocturia
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Management of urge incontinence
1. Bladder training (timed voiding, decreased fluid intake) 2. Anticholinergics: oxybutynin 3. TCAs 4. Mirabegron (beta agonst) - relaxes bladder 5. Surgical - botox injection 6. Diet - avoid spicy foods, citrus, chocolate, caffeine
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Urinary retention (incomplete bladder emptying)
Overflow incontinence
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Underactive bladder due to DM, multiple sclerosis, autonomic dysfunction, spinal injury
Overflow incontinence
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S/S of overflow incontinence
Small volume voids, frequency, dribbling | Increased void residual > 200 mL
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Management of overflow incontinece
Bladder atony - intermittent or indwelling catheter first line BPH - alpha blockers - tamsulosin
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Triad of polycystic ovarian syndrome
1. Amenorrhea 2. Obesity 3. Hirsutism (androgen excess)
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PCOS is due to:
Insulin resistance
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S/S of increased androgen effect in PCOS
Hirsutism - coarse hair growth on midline structures (face, neck, abdomen) Acne +/- male pattern baldness
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Complications/comorbidities of PCOS due to insulin resistance
``` Type II DM Obesity HTN Atherosclerosis Endometrial carcinoma due to infertility ```
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Bilateral, enlarged, smooth, mobile ovaries on bimanual examination Acanthosis nigricans
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
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Cysts are immature follicles with arrested development due to abnormal ovarian function
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
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Diagnosis of PCOS
R/o other disorders: TSH, prolactin levels, ovarian tumors, Cushing's syndrome (dexamethasone suppression test) GnRH agonist stimulation test: rise in serum hydroxyprogesterone Lipid panel: checking insulin resistance Glucose tolerance test Pelvic US: string of pearls (bilateral enlarged ovaries with peripheral cysts)
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Management of PCOS
OCPs - mainstay Spironolactone - teratogenic (must be used w/ OCPs) Leuprolide Clomiphene (if desiring children) Metformin in pts with abnormal LH:FSH ratios may improve menstrual frequency by reducing insulin Lifestyle changes; diet, exercise, weight loss Surgical: wedge resection