Ovarian Disorders Worksheet Flashcards
(37 cards)
an anatomic variation arising from normal ovarian function
functional cysts
follicle fails to rupture
functional cysts
no ovulation can lead to…
functional cysts
these can cause a lengthening of the follicular phase
functional cysts
secondary amenorrhea can cause…
functional cysts
mild-moderate unilateral lower abdominal pain
functional cysts
PE shows palpable, mobile, cystic adnexal mass
functional cysts
Pelvic U/S shows a unilocular simple cyst
functional cysts
functional cysts tx
spontaneously resolve in ~6 wks
functional cyst rupturing causes
acute pain
primarily hyperandrogenism is the cause of
PCOS
pt has:
hirsutism
anovulation (or oligo-ovulation)
infertility
PCOS
PE shows excessive hair acne obesity metabolic syndrome
PCOS
LH/FSH ratio has a > 3 increase
PCOS
fast blood sugar
lipids
testosterone (in normal upper limits)
estrone levels are > estradiol levels
suggests PCOS
u/s shows a “necklace”
PCOS
U/S shows a “string of pearls”
PCOS
simple cysts seen on U/S
PCOS
PCOS tx
oral contraceptives
metformin
PCOS requires an…
endocrine referral
endometrial hyperplasia can become malignant in…
PCOS
an ischemic condition that occurs >50% of the time on the right side of the uterus/affects right ovary
ovarian torsion
enlarged ovary
pregnancy
tumors
common causes of
ovarian torsion
severe sudden onset of unilateral lower abdominal pain
ovarian torsion