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what is another term for HYPOGONADOTROPHIC hypogonadism and what does it mean

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secondary hypogonadism,deficiency of gonadotrophins (LH/FSH

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what is the role of gonadotrophins

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induce spermatogenesis

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what does LH do in men

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stimulated leydig cells to increase intratesticular testosterone levels

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how much greater are test levels in testes vs blood?

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x100

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what does fsh do in men

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stimulates semininferous tubule (tubule inside testes) development and spermatogenesis

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symptoms of man with low testosterone

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low libido, less shaving, less strong/ energetic, loss of morning erections

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how to confirm low testosterone

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2 early morninng fasting measurments
then investigate cause of low test

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Testosterone Replacement options

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Daily Gel. Care not to contaminate partner.
3 weekly intramuscular injection
3 monthly intramuscular injection
Less Common (Implants, oral preparations)

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2 risks associated with givinf tesotsterone replacement

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Increased Haematocrit (stimulates your blood count) (risk of hyperviscosity and stroke)
Prostate (Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels) (complicated topic- if someone has prostate cancer you don t want to give testosterone )

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what do you give to man who wants to restore fertility?

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HCG injections (which act on LH-receptors (stimulates them))
If no response after 6 months, then add FSH injections

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why shouldnt you give testosterone to men suffering from infertility?

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Giving testosterone treatment could further reduce LH / FSH and worsen spermatogenesis!

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what are some types of clinical hyperandrogenism?

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acne or hirsutism (a lot of hair)

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symptoms of PCOS

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Hyperandrogenism
(Clinical or Biochemical)

pco morphology in ovary ultrasound

irregular periods

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is acne and irregular periods enough to diagnose pcos?

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yes you only need 2 symptoms to diagnose

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what are the signs associated with hypothalamic amenorrhoea

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low body weight
stress
excessive exercise
genetic susceptibility

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what is the first line treatment in PCOS and HYpothalamic amenorrhoea?

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lifestyle changes and weight loss by 5%, / weight gain and reduced exercise equivalently

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list of drug treatment in PCOS after lifestyle changes in priority order

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1) metformin
2) letrozole (aromatase inhibitor)
3) clomiphene (oestradiol receptor modulator)
4) FSH stimulation (injection)

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risk of FSH stimulation (injection)= ovulation induciton and why it can be dangerous

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hyperstimulation, getting more than one follicle developing, and a multiple pregnancy has risks for mother and baby during pregnancy

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drugs for restoring ovulation in hypothalamic amenorrhoea

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1) pulsatile GnRH pump
2. FSH stimulation
3. letrozole
4. clomiphene

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what is the aim/ mehtod of ovulation induction

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FSH stimulation/ injection: mehtod,
the aim is to cause a small increase in FSH in order to develop only ONE ovarian follicle

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What is the chance of conception over 1 and 2 years without Contraception?

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85%
92%

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did IVF become more or less common since 1990

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more

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what is the first step of IVF

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oocyte retrieval

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what is the second step of IVF and how exactly is it done?

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fertilisation in vitro by intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection

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third and fourth step of IVF
embryo incubation and embryo transfer
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What is the chance of conception over 1 year with fertility awareness / withdrawal? (Fertility awareness: not having sex when fertile Withdrawal: pulling out)
25%
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WHAT PERCENTAGE OF pregnancies are unplanned
19-30%
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what are the 5 mehtods of reversible contraception
Barrier: male / female condom / diaphragm or cap with spermicide  Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP) Progestogen-only Pill (POP) Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Emergency Contraception
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2 methods of permanent contraception
Vasectomy Female sterilisation
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positives of condoms
Protect against STI’s Easy to obtain – free from clinics / No need to see a healthcare professional No contra-indications as with some hormonal methods
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negatives of condoms
Can interrupt sex Can reduce sensation Can interfere with erections Some skill to use eg correct fit. Two are not better than one
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mechanism of action of combined OCP
1) contains oestrogen and progesterone 2) neg feedback to gnRH neurons in hypothalamus AND gonadotrophs in pit gland 3) decreased LH FSH release
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how does the reduced LH and FSH from OCP prevent you from getting pregnant?
1) anovulation 2) thickening of cervical mucus 3) thinning of endometrial llining to reduce implantation
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lifestyle related positives of OCP
Easy to take – one pill a day (any time of day) Doesn’t interrupt sex avoid withdrawal bleeds Weight Neutral in 80% (10% gain, 10% lose)
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other positives of cop (dose and biochem related)
effective Can take several packets back to back Reduce Endometrial and Ovarian Cancer
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negatives of OCP
It can be difficult to remember No protection against STIs P450 Enzyme Inducers may reduce efficacy because its metabolised in the liver Not the best choice during breast feeding
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cons of ocp
It can be difficult to remember No protection against STIs P450 Enzyme Inducers may reduce efficacy because its metabolised in the liver Not the best choice during breast feeding
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possible side effects of pop and ocp
Spotting (bleeding in between periods) Nausea Sore breasts Changes in mood or libido Feeling more hungry (try different OCPs to see which suits best)
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are all OCPs the same on everyone?
no, you can try different OCPs to see which suits best)
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Extremely rare side effects od OCPs and whos more likely to have it
Blood clots in the legs or lungs (2 in 10,000) more in women with incr BMI
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what is painful periods medical term
dysmenorrhoea
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what is heavy periods medical term
menorrhagia
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non contraceptive uses of OCP
1) MAKING PERIODS LESS PAINFUL - enodmetriosis Dysmenorrhoea (painful periods) Menorrhagia (heavy periods) 2. Regular Withdrawal Bleeds / or no Bleeds 3. PCOS: OCP can helps reduce LH and hyperandrogenism (acne / hirsutism
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what is the purpose of withdrawal bleeds
The purpose of this withdrawal bleed is largely for user comfort and to help people feel more connected to their natural menstrual cycle, even though they are not experiencing true menstruation while using hormonal contraception.
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what are the diff of POP to OCP and what is their significance/ consequence
- pop contains only progesterone so is used when oestrogen cant be fiven - same mechanism of action as ocp but less reliable at stopping ovulation -CAN be used when breastfeeding
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unique negatives of pop
shorter acting needs to be taken at same time each day
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2 types of long acting reversible contraceptives
1) coils 2) progestrogen- only: a) injectable contraceptives or b) subdermal implants
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benefits of coils
Suitable for most women Prevent implantation of conceptus – important for some religions Can be used as emergency contraception
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rare risk of coils
ectopic preg
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2 types of coils
1) Intra-Uterine Device (IUD) ie Copper Coil- 2) Intra-Uterine Systems (IUS) which secretes progesterone (eg Mirena Coil)
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Intra-Uterine Systems (IUS) mechanism and how long it lasts
thin lining of the womb and thicken cervical mucus (5 yrs)
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other function of Intra-Uterine Systems (IUS) mechanism
can be used to help with heavy bleeding
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copper coil mech and how long it lasts
mechanically prevent implantation, decrease sperm / egg survival. Lasts 5-10yrs.
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risks/ negatives of copper coil
Can cause heavy periods, 5% can come out especially during first 3months with periods
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most effective form of emergency contraception and how quickly it needs to be done
Copper intrauterine device (IUD) most effective can be fitted up to 5 days after unprotected sex (<1% chance of pregnancy)
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2 types of emergency contraceptive pills, which is most effective in which group of people particularly
Ulipristal acetate 30 mg (ellaOne). Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg (Levonelle) less effective (esp if incr BMI >27 kg/m2)
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Ulipristal acetate 30 mg (ellaOne) mechanism and how quickly it needs to be taken
Ulipristal acetate stops progesterone working normally and prevents ovulation. Must be taken within 5 days of unprotected intercourse
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when might ulipristal acetate 30 mg not work taking into consideration its mechanism?
1-2% can get pregnant if ovulation has already occurred.
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Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg (Levonelle) mechanism and when u need to take it and failure rate
Synthetic Progesterone prevents ovulation (don’t cause abortion). Must be taken within 3 days of unprotected intercourse. 1-3% failure rate.
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does it matter if you take these pills earlier or later in the suggested time?
yes, earlier better
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Side effects of morning after pills
headache, abdominal pain, nausea.
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what can make the morning after pills less or not effective?
Liver P450 Enzyme inducer medications make it less effective. If vomit within 2-3hrs of taking it, need to take another.
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rank diaphragm vaginal ring pop ocp male condoms and female condoms for chance of reg per year from the least to most (user dependence taken into account)
female condoms OCP=POP VAGINAL ring male condoms diaphragm
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when to avoid OCP/ contraindications
Migraine with aura (risk of stroke) Smoking (>15/day) at age >35yrs Stroke or CVD history Current Breast cancer
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conditions that may benefit from OCP
Menorrhagia / Endometriosis / Fibroids / PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome) / acne or hirsutism
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what medications do you need be concerned about being taken with ocps
P450 liver enzyme-inducing drugs (eg anti-epileptics, antibiotics) effect efficacy of OCP. Teratogenic drugs (eg lithium or warfarin), more effective methods of contraception needed (eg progestogen-only implant, or intrauterine contraception). 
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what are these symptoms pointing at Flushing, Sweats, Disturbed Sleep, Decreased Libido, Low Mood in 53 yo woman?
menopause
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when are you considered menopausal
Time at 12 months of LMP (last menstrual period)
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when are you perimenopausal
Within the years leading up to menopause
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Benefits of HRT as menopause hormone treatment
Symptom Relief due to low oestrogen eg Flushing, Sweats, Disturbed Sleep, Decreased Libido, Low Mood Reduction in Osteoporosis related fractures
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Risks of HRT
1. Venous Thrombo-embolism: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Pulmonary Embolism (PE) 2. hormone sensitive cancers 3. cardiovascular disease 4. risk of stroke
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are oral or transdermal estorgens safer relatign to VTE and why
transdermal are safer because oral undergo first pass metabolism in liver so increase clotting factors
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when should you avoid oral oestrogens considering VTE
bmi> 30
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what types of HRT is higher risk for breast cancer
combined hrt (progesterone AND oestrogen) and continuous rather than sequential
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does your risk change while you are taking HRT and after stopping it?
Risk related to duration of treatment and reduces after stopping
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what happens to your risk of ovariuain cancer with HRT?
Small Increase in risk after long-term use.
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what to do to decrease risk of endometrial cancer when on hrt
Must prescribe Progestogens in all women with an endometrium !
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what are progestogens
synthetic progestins and the natural hormone progesterone.
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what is an indication of endometrial cancer post menopause
bleeding
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when do women have increased risk of cardiovascular disease form hrt?
Improved risk in Younger Women & Sooner after Menopause Increased risk if started later i.e. 10 years after menopause even better if you have started it at younger age for premature ovarian insufficiency
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is the risk of stroke big from HRT?
small risk of stroke
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types of HRT safer for stroke
Oral have more risk than transdermal oestrogens Combined (E2+P (progesterone) ) more risk than oestrogen only
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what is gender dysmorphia?
when you are gender non conforming (gender does not match assigned sex) and that causes you stress
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are transgender men or women more common?
women 3x more common
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what is given in transgender prepubertal young people to start their hormonal treatment
GnRH agonist (desensitizes HPG axis- low LH and TESTOSTERONE) to delay puberty
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waiting list time for specialist clinic for transgender people
4 yrs
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is post treatment regret common in transgenders>how common?
no- 1-2%
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how long after hormonal treatment is reassignment surgery?
1-2 years
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what is the hormone therapy for transgender men?
1) testosterone (injections or gel) 2) progesterone given to supress mensturation if needed
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chance of endometrial hyperplasia after giving progesterone to transgender men?
15%
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things done for transgender women hormone therapy
stop testosterone start estrogen
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how is testosterone reduced in transgender women hormone therapy
: a) gnrh agonists b) anti androgen meds
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how is estrogen given for trans women hormmone therapy, what dose and how often? side effects?
(transdermal, oral, intramuscular) High dose oestrogen eg 4-5mg per day, higher risk of VTE 2.6%)

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