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What is the grafian follicle?

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A mature fluid filled cavity in the ovary which contains the female gamete/ovum.

A fully mature grafian follicle ruptures and releases the ovum mid menstrual cycle

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What does the grafian follicle become after ovulation?

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Corpus luteum

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What does the corpus luteum do?

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Secrete progesterone for two weeks after ovulation, required for the maintenance of pregnancy

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What does the corpus luteum become if there is no fertilisation?

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Corpus albicans- scar on surface of ovary

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What layer do the urogenital and reproductive systems arise?

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Mesoderm

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What week does sexual differentiation occur?

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Week 7

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What does the paramesonephric duct give rise too?

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Uterine tubes, uterus and superior vagina

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What does the caudal portion of the paramesonephric duct give form?

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Fuses with the paramesonephric duct on the other side to form the uterovaginal canal (becomes uterus and superior vagina)

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What does the mesonephric duct become in males?

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The ductus deferens and epididymis and opening into urogenital sinus

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What are granulosa cells?

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A type of cell in the ovary that produces oestrogen and progesterone

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What does presence of the SRY protein cause?

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Stimulates formation of somatic support cells which become sertoli cells

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What causes degeneration of the paramesonephric ducts?

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Sertoli cells secreting anti-mullerian hormone

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What do leydig cells do?

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Produce testosterone to induce formation of epididymis, vas deferens and seminal vesicles

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What is a hydrosalpinx?

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Condition where the fallopian tube becomes blocked and fills with serous fluid near the ovary. Gives rise to distension

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What type of cell tumours are ovarian tumours?

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Epithelial Cell tumours

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Treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease?

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Ceftrixaone for gonnorhoea
Doxycycline for chlamydia
Metronidazole for anerobic

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What emergency contraception can be taken 72 hours after unprotected sex?

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Levorgestrel

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What emergency contraception can be taken 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex?

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Ulipristal acetate

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What is uterine fibroid degeneration?

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Blood supply to the fibroid is compromised leading to ischaemia and necrosis -> causes severe pain and vaginal bleeding

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What is myomectomy and when is it used?

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Surgery that removes fibroids when fertility is still desired

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What is the pattern of hormones in premature ovarian failure?

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High gonadotrophins (LH and FSH) with low oestrogen production due to lack of negative feedback on the pituatary gland.

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What cells line the ectocervix (part of vagina continuous with cervix)

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stratified squamous epithelium

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What is the endocervix lined with?

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Columnar epithelium

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Describe an inevitable misscarriage?

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-Spontaneous loss of pregnancy before 24 weeks
- Abdo pain, vaginal bleeding without evidence of products of conception
-Cervical os open
- fetus may be alive by miscarriage in inevitable

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Describe a missed miscarriage
- abdo pain, bleeding, passage of products of conception - cervical os closed - US showing non-viable foetus
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Describe an incomplete miscarriage
- abdo pain, vaginal bleeding, passage of products of conception -cervical os open so process is incomplete and foetal tissue will continue to pass
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What hormonal treatments can be given for endometriosis
Combined oral contraceptive- suppressing ovulation can cause atrophy of endometrium
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What is a complete mole?
One or two sperm fertilise an egg with no chromosomal content. Therefore a placenta is formed with no embryo
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What is a partial mole?
Two sperm fertilise a normal egg and instead of forming twins causes an abnormal proliferation of embryonic tissue with no viable pregnancy.
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What is the first stage of labour?
Cervical effacement and dilatation progressing from 0 to 10cm
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What is HELLP syndrome
Haemolysis, Elevated liver enzymes, low platelets
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What is given to initiate termination of pregnancy
Mifepristone- blocks the action of progesterone
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Which ovarian tumours are most common in post-menopausal women?
Epithelial ovarian tumours
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Which ovarian tumours are most common in younger women
Germ cells ovarian tumour
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What is the first line tx of dysmenorrhoea?
Intra-uterine system
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What is placenta increta?
Abnormal placentation where placenta infiltrates into myometrium and into the muscle. Not confined to decidual layer of the endometrium
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What is placenta praevia?
The placenta lies over the cervical os. Results in bleeding of the placenta when stretched. Classic painless bleeding after 20 weeks gestation
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What is vasa praevia?
The foetal vessels lie over the internal os partially or completely. High risk of haemorrhage and premature rupture of membranes
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What days of the menstrual cycle is the proliferative phase?
Day 5-13
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What days of the menstrual cycle is ovulation?
Day 14
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What days of the menstrual cycle is the secretory/luteal phase?
15-28
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What are happens to FSH, LH and oestrogen during menopause?
High FSH + LH (due to decreased -ve feedback), low oestrogen
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When should Anti-D be administered during pregnancy?
28 + 34 weeks
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What is a cystocele and its symptoms?
Herniation of bladder into vagina Stress incontinence symptoms and anterior wall prolapse
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What is an enterocele and its symptoms?
Prolapse of small bowel into vagina. Presents typically with posterior wall bulge and lower back pain
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What is an rectocele and its symptoms?
Rectum prolapse into vagina. Posterior wall bulge with pain on defecation
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What can toxoplasma gondii infection lead to in a baby?
chorioretinitis, hydrocephalus, seizures, visual and hearing impairment
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What is classified as primary amenorrhoea?
-Failure to establish menstruation by 15 years of age in girls with normal secondary sexual characteristics (such as breast development), -or by 13 years of age in girls with no secondary sexual characteristics
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What is the combined test and when is it used?
Recommended test for Down Syndrome. Carried out from 11-13 weeks Nuchal translucency using ultrasound scan PAPP-A hormone (level reduced in pregnancy affected with Down's syndrome) Beta-hCG hormone (raised in pregnancy affected by Down's syndrome)
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When is the triple test used and what does it measure?
Used after 13 weeks gestation - Beta HcG - AFP -Ue3
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At what gestation does pre-eclampsia usually present?
34 weeks gestation
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What does rubella infection in pregnancy lead to in the child?
Cararacts, microphthalmia, microcephaly and heart defects
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What can using folic acid anatagonists such as methotrexate do to your baby?
Birth defects such as anacephaly, hydrocephalus, cleft lip/palate, skull defects
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BMI over what is considered for prophylactic VTE treatment?
30
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What are the LAMBAST drugs to avoid in pregnancy?
Lithium, amiodarone, methotrexate, benzos, aspirin, sulfonamides, tetracyclines
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Definition of placental abruption?
Separation of normally implanted placenta from uterine wall
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Signs and symptoms of placental abruption?
Severe, continous abdo pain Bleeding (can be concealed) Woody, hard uterus Can present in collapse
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Prophylactic treatment for chickenpox?
Acyclovir
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Initial treatment for uterine atony?
Uterine massage
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What is the diagnostic glucose values for gestational diabetes?
a fasting plasma glucose level of 5.6 mmol/litre or above or a 2‑hour plasma glucose level of 7.8 mmol/litre or above
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When is insulin used in gestational diabetes?
In a fasting plasma glucose level of 7.0mmol or above
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Which HRT is required in women with a uterus?
Oestrogen combined with progesterone for endometrial protection
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Which HRT should women with periods go on?
Cyclical HRT, cyclical progesterone and regular breakthrough bleeds
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Which HRT should post-menopausal women with a uterus go on?
Continuous combined HRT
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What is the COOP protective against?
Ovarian cancer
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What abdo surgical incision is usually performed for a C-section?
Suprapubic incision
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Describe the broad ligament of the uterus?
Extends between uterus and lateral walls of pelvis Helps maintain the uterus in correct midline position Contains the uterine tubes and proximal part of round ligament
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Describe the round ligament of the uterus?
Embryological remanant Attaches to lateral aspect of uterus Passes through deep inguinal ring and attaches to superficial tissue of female perineum
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Describe the levator ani
3 skeletal muscle under voluntary control- puborectalis, pubococcygeus, iliococcygeus Forms the majority of the pelvic diaphragm Provides support to pelvic organs- tonic contraction and in situations of increased abdominal pressure Supplied by nerve to levator ani eg S3,4,5
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Where does lymph from the breast drain?
-most drains from ipsilateral axillary lymph nodes to supraclavicular lymph nodes -Lymph from inner breast quadrants can drain into parasternal lymph nodes -Lymph from lower can also drain into abdo lymph nodes
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1st line ix for breast cancer in a patient under 35 with a lump
US
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1st line ix for breast cancer in patient over 35 with lump?
Mammogram
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Which medication is most effective against oestrogen positive breast cancer?
Tamoxifen
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Which medication is indicated in HER2 +ve breast cancers?
Trastruzumab
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A bishops score of what suggests the cervix is ripe and favourable?
7
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Tx for urge incontinence?
1st line- anticholingerics eg oxybutinin 2nd line- desmopressin- synthetic analogue of ADH
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What are the two antenatal scans pregnant women are offered and when?
Booking visit- 8-12 weeks Anomaly scan/detailed ultrasound scan- 18-21 weeks
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What is assessed at the booking visit?
Haemoglobinopathies, Hep B&C, HIV, Syphilis, red cell antibodies, anaemia, number fetuses, viability, PMH, PSH, Obstetric hx, meds, allergies, SH, FH, past mental health history, FGM, BMI (& trisomy screening offered)
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What is assessed at the anomaly scan?
Cleft, heart, NTD, limb defects, placental site, diaphragmic hernia, abdominal wall defects, lungs abnormalities, brain abnormalities, urinary tract abnormalities
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What testing is offered if there is a high chance of trisomy?
NIPT testing
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Tx for baby in placenta praevia
Steroids if 24-35+6 MgSO4 <32w
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Mx for vasa praevia
Elective C-secton 35-36 before labour
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What is twin to twin tranfusion syndrome
Occurs in monochorionic twins due to anastamoses of umbilical vessels
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What are both twins at risk of developing in twin transfusion syndrome?
Heart failure and hydrops (oedema)
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In twin transfusion syndrome what is most likely to happen to the donor twin?
High output cardiac failure due to severe oedema
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In twin transfusion syndrome what is most likely to happen to the recipient twin?
Fluid overload due to excess blood volume
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When is a dating scan performed?
10-13 weeks
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Complications of CMV in pregnancy
Hearing loss, visual impairment, learning disability
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Which antibiotic is used in PPROM to reduce chances of infection
Erythromycin or clarithromycin
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Mx of preterm labour?
Dexamethasone x2 12 hours apart-> stimulate surfactant production from 33weeks +6 Magnesium sulphate for neuroprotection
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When is the COCP absolutely contraindicated in breastfeeding women?
Up to 6 weeks postpartum
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What mx is used in stress incontinence if pelvic floor exercises aren't working?
Duloxetine- SNRI
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Time of effectiveness of all contraceptions if not taken on first day of period?
2 days: POP 7 days: COC, injection, implant, IUS
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What do progesterones increase the risk of?
Breast cancer
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When should a trial of diet and exercise changes be offered for 1-2 weeks in gestational diabetes?
If fasting plasma glucose less than 7mmol/L
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What does Erb's palsy result in?
Adduction and internal rotation of the arm with pronation of the forearm: waiter's tip (C5,C6)
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Tx for lichen sclerosus?
Clobetasol propionate- potent topical steroid
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Risk factors for placenta praevia?
c-section, previous termination, age >40, multiparity, assisted conception, multiple pregnancy, smoking
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Risk factors for placental abruption?
Pre-eclampsia/hypertension, trauma, smoking, cocaine, Medical thrombophilias, renal disease, diabetes, Polyhydramnios, Multiple pregnancy, Preterm, Abnormal placenta, Previous abruption
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Risk factors for placenta accreta?
- Placenta praevia and prior caesarean delivery - Increased risk with multiple c/sections
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Risk factors for uterine rupture?
- Previous caesarean section/uterine surgery - Multiparity and use of prostaglandins/syntocinon - Obstructed labour
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Tx of placental abruption
If mother haemodynamically stable then steroids If not then emergency c-section
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A bCHG of greater than what should suggest there is a pregnancy somewhere?
>1500 beta hcg
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What are the three categories of ovarian tumours?
-Surface epithelial cells -Germ cell -Sex cord/stromal
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Medical mx of a missed miscarriage?
Oral mifepristone then misoprostolol 48 hours later unless gestational sac passed
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Tx for CIN?
Large loop excision of transformation zone- electrical current to remove affected area of cervix
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Medical mx of an incomplete miscarriage?
Single dose of misoprostol
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What antibiotics are used in the different stages of pregnancy for UTIs?
1st and 2nd sem- nitrofurantoin 3rd- trimeprothin
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Which antibiotic is contraindicated in pregnancy
Doxycycline
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Presentation of mammary duct ectasia?
Thick, green, yellow dishcharge
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Presentation of intraductal papilloma
Bloody discharge
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When can the copper coil be used as contraception?
Within 5 days of the earliest expected date of ovulation

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