zero to finals Flashcards
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what can be used if there are contraindications to HRT
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clonidine
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what is an agonist of alpha 2 adrenergic receptors adn imidazoline receptors
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clonidine
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inidcations for HRT
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premature ovarian insuffiency, vasomotor symptoms, low mood decreased. libido poor sleep joint pain, osteoporosis
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best way to delvier oestrogen
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patches
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best way of providing progesterone
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intrauterine device eg Mirena coil
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should stop what 4 weeks before major surgery
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oestrogen containing contraceptive or HRT
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oestrogenic side effects
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Nausea and bloating
Breast swelling
Breast tenderness
Headaches
Leg cramps
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progestogenic side effects
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Mood swings
Bloating
Fluid retention
Weight gain
Acne and greasy skin
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what are the most common ovarian cyst
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follicular cyst
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when do folliculaar cysts tend to disappear
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after a few menstrual cycles
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corpus leteum cysts are often seen in
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early pregnancy
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dermoid cysts are particularly associated with
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ovarian torsion
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what increases the risk of ovarian cancer
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the more ovulations
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what is the tumour marker to remeber for ovarian cancer
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ca- 125
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cyst greater than – need referral to gynae
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5cm
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ovarian torsion may show
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whirlpool sign, free fluid in pelvis and oedema of the ovary
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the outer area of the cervix. visible on speculum exmantintion should eb
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stratified squamous epithelium
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vault prolapse is when
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the top of the vagina descends into the vagina
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antidepressant that can be given for stress incontinece
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duloxetine
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first line for urge inconcinence
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bladder retraining
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medication for urge incontince
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anti cholinergics eg oxybutyin, tolterodine and solifenacin
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alternative to anti cholinergics for urge incontince
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Mirabegron
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management for atrophic vaginitis
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topical eostrogen
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most common bacterial cause of barthoins abscess
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e. coli
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word catheter and marsupialisation are surgeries for
bartholins cyst
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lichen sclerosis is thought to be what
autoimmune condition
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mainstay of treatment for lichen sclerosus
topical steriods
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upper vagina, cervixm uterus and fallopian tubes develop from the
paramesonephric ducts (mullerian ducts)
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vaginal agenesis refers to an
absent vagina
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in androgen insensitivity syndrome there are what instead of ovaries
testes
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how does androgen insensitivity often present
infancy with inguinal hernia containing testes or at puberty with primary amenorrhoea
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cervical cancer tends to peak in what age group
reproductive years
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most common cause of cervical cancer
HPV
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how does HPV promote the development of cnacer
it inhibits tumour supressor genes
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how is CIN diagnosed
at colposcopy
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smear sample looking for precancerous changes called
dyskaryosis
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how often is smears in under 50
every 3 years
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how often is smears in over 50
every 5
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when do you get first smear
25
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colposcopy if use acetic acid adn iodine solution
abnormal cells will turn white with the acid and with the iodine abnormal cells will not stain and healthy will stain a brown
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usually management for CIN
LLETZ (large loop excision of the transformation zone) or cone biopsy
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bavacizumab can be used for
metastatic or recurrent cervical cancer
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current NHS vaccine for HPV is
Gardasil
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HPV what causes cervical cancer
16 and 18
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most endometrial cancers are what kind of cancers
ADENOCARCINOMAS!!!
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KEY RF FOR ENDOMETRIAL CANCER ARE
OBESITY AND DIABETES
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any woman presenting iwth postmenopausal bleeding has what until proven otherwise
endometrial cancer
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endometrial hyperplasia may be trated with
progestogens eg Intrauterine Mirena or oral progestogen eg medroxyprogesterone or levonorgestrel
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what appears to be protective against endometrial cancer in post menopasual woman by being anti oestrogenic
smoking
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pipelle biopsy is highly sensitivie for
endometrial cancer
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what may be used to slow the progression of endoemtrial cancer
progesterone
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usual management for endometrial cancer
TAH and BSO - total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
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what cancer often presents late due to non specific symptoms and so has often already spread beyond the pelvis
ovarian
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epithelial cell tumours are the most common ovarian cancer and out of these what is the most common
serous
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krukenberg tumour refers to a metastasis in the ovary ususally from the
stomach
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kruckenberg tumours have a characteristic
signet ring cells on histology
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factors that reduce risk of ovarian caner
CCP, breastfeeding and pregnancy
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ovarian mass may press on what nerve
obturator causing referred hip or groin pain
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before referral for ovarian cancer what should you do
Ca125 blood test
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most vulval cancer are
squamous cell carcinomas
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around 5% of women with --- get vulval cancer
lichen slerosus
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vulvar cancers most frequently affects the
labia majora
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is bacterial vaginosis sexually transmitted
no
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what is the friendly bacteria in th vagina
lactobacilli
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most common bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis
gardnerella vaginalis
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standard presenting feature of bacterial vaginosis is
fishy smelling dischage
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bacterial vaginosis occurs with a pH greater than
4.5
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clue cells on microscopy means
bacterial vaginossi
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antibiotic of choice for treating bacterial vaginosis
Metronidazole
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what to avoid if taking metronidazole
alcohol
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thick white discharge that does not typically smell
candidiasis
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warning if using antifungal cream or pessaries
they can damage latex condoms adn prevent spermicides working so alternative contraceptive is required for at least 5 days after use
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what test are used to diagnose chlamydia
Nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)
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first line for chlaymdia is
doxycycline
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what is doxycycline contraindicated in
pregancny and breastfeeding
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what is a condition affecting the lymphoid tissue around the site of infectin with chlamydia
lymphogranuloma venerum
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what infects mucous membranes with a columnar epithelium
gonorrhoea
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yellow or green discharge
gonorrhoea
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what is used to detect chlamydia and gonorrhoea
NAAT
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NAAT can detect wether there is gonoccal infection or not but what is needed to see the specific bacterial and their antibiotic sensitivies
charcoal swab for microscopy
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antiotic for gonorrhoea
IM ceftriaxone or oral ciprofloxacin
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what is the parametrium
connective tissue around the uterus
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what can exclude PID
abscence of pus cells
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what is a complication of PID
Fitz hugh curtis syndrome
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vaginal discharge frothy and yellow- green and may have a fish smell
trichomoniasis
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strawberry cervix called colpitis macularis
trichomniasis
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vaginal ph is also above 4.5 in
trichomoniasis and bacterial vaginosis
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treatment for trichomoniasis
metronidazole
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ulcers or blistering lesions affecting the genital area
genital herpes
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what is used to treat genital herpes
aciclovir
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what occurs whenn HIV is not treated
aids
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what is HIV
RNA retrovirus
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what HIV is the most common type
1
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HIV destroys what cells
CD4 T helper cells
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if someone with HIV takes a antibody test how long can it take before the test can become positive
45 days- unless you do a point of care test with the result showing in minites
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usual starting regime for HIV
two NRTIs ( tenofovir plus emtricitabine) plus a third agent ( bictergravir)
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what is given as prophylaxis to all HIV postivie patietns with a CD4 count under 200 to protect against peumocystis jirovecii pneumonia
co- trimoxazole
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what is an infusion that can be given during. labour and delivery in those with HIV
IV Zidovudine
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what does Trepnoema pallidum cause
syphilis
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development of gummas in
tertiary syphillis
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Condylomata lata (grey wart-like lesions around the genitals and anus)
secondary syphilis
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argyll robertson pupil is a specific finding in
neurosyphilis
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what is the standard treatment for syphilis
IM benzathine benzylpenicillin
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what contraception should you avoid if got breast cancer
an hormonal contraceptions so go for copper coil or barrier methods
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if got cervical or endmetrial cancer what contraception to avoid
intrauterine system ie Mirena
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in wilsons disease you should avoid what contraception
copper coil
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why should the progesterone injection be stopped before 50 years of age
risk of osteoporosis
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how lo after is fertility said to return after giving birth
21 days after
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lactational amenorrhoea is consideref effective for up to
6 months after birth
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what contraception can be started at any time after birth
progesterone only pilll and implant
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what contraception should be avoided if breastfeeding
combined contraceptive
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what can be inserted either within 48hrs of birth or more than 4 weeks after birth but not inserted in between
copper coil or intrauterine system eg Mirena
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what are the only method of contraception that protect against STIs
barrier methods
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the COCP is licensed for use up to the age of
50
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what is the primary mechanism of action of the COCP
preventing ovulation
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Nice recommend using a pill with what first line
Levonorgestrel or norethisterone
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what is first line for pre menstrual syndrome
Yasmin and other cocps containing drospirenone
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dianette contains
cyproterone acetate
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what is common in first 3 months of using COCP
unscheduleed bleeding
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no additional contraception is needed if the pill is started up to day -- of the menstrual cycle
5
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when should you use extra contraception eg condoms for the first 7 days of consistne use of pill
if starting pill after day 5 of the menstrual cycle or switching from a progesterone only pill unless swithcing from deogestrel
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missing a pill is when
been 48hrs since the last pill was taken
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what to do if missed a pill
take the missed pill asap even if it means taking two pills on the same day
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when need emergency contraception
if on day 1-7 of packet and forgotten to take pill
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cocp should be stopped how long. before a major operation
4 weeks
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how is the progesterone only pill taken
continously
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absolute contraindication to progesterone only pill
active breast cancer
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traditional progestene only pill cannot be delayed more than
3 hours
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the desogestrel only pill (eg Cerazette) can be taken up to how many hours late
12
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what progesterone only pill inhibits ovulation
desogestrel
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if dont start progesterone only pill on day 1-5 of menstrual cycle what needs to be done
pregnancy needs to be excluded and additional contraception is required for 48hrs
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additional contraception is required if start after day 5 on menstrual cycle. how long is additional contraception required for for cocp and progesterone only
COCP- 7 days
progesterone only - 48hrs
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progesterone only injection is also known as
depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA)
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how often is DMPA given
every 12/13 weeks
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after stopping the progesterone injection how long may it take for fertility to return
12 months
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Depo -provera is the IM injection and what si the subcutaenous injection device that can be self injected by the patient (progesterone injections)
sayana press
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what contraception can cause osteoporosis
DMPA
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if start progesterone injections after day 5 hw many days of extra contraception is needed
7
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2 side effects that are unique to progesterone injections are
weight gain and osteoporosis
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progesterone only implant lasts for how long
3 years
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what is the progesterone implant used in the UK
Nexplanon
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inserting the progesterone implant after day 5 of menstrual cycle requires how many days of extra contraception
7
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what is a form of long acting reversible contraception
coils
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what are the intrauterine devices
copper coil and levonorgestrel intrauterine system
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levonorgestrel intrauterine system contains what that is slowly released into the uterus
progesterone
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PID is a contraindication for what contraception
coils
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what is done in those under 25 before coil inserted
screening for chlamydia and gonorrhoea
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before the coil is removed women need to do what for 7 days prior
abstain from sex or use condoms
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contraception contraindicated in wilsons
copper coil
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copper coil can be used as emergency contraception if inserted up to how many days after an episode of unprotected intercourse
5
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when should copper coils be inserted
It can be inserted at any time in the menstrual cycle and is effective immediately
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copper coil is liccensed for how long after insertion
5-10
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Levonorgestrel intrauterine system , most are licensed for 5 excpet what is licensed for 3
Jaydess
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when is the mirena coil only licensed for 4 years
if on hrt
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the LNG - IUS can be inserted
can be inserted up to day 7 of the menstrual cycle without any need for additional contraception. If it is inserted after day 7, pregnancy needs to be reasonably excluded, and extra protection (i.e. condoms) is required for 7 days.
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coil that can be used for heavy menstrual bleeding and endometrial protection for women on hrt
mirena
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what are often discovered incidentally during smear tests in women with an intrauterine device (coil)
actinomyces- like organisms
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what are the 3 options for emergency contraception
Levonogestrel - 72hrs
Ulipristal -120hrs
copper coil- 5 days
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what is the most effective emergency contraception
copper coil
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what is the thing with oral emergency contraception
the sooner it is taken the more effective it is
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when does ovulation occur
14 days before the end of the cycle
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what does levonorgestrel work by doing
preventing or delaying ovulation
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N+V is common side effect from levonorgestrel but what should be done if vomitting occurs within 3 hours of taking the pill
dose should be repeated
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ulipristal acetete is a
selective progesterone receptor modulator
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brand name of uliprstal
ella one
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how long after taking levonorgestrel or ulispristal can the combined or profesterone only pill be started
levo- immediately but extra contraception for 7 days if cocp or 2 days if progesterone only
uli- wait 5 dyas and then 7 for cocp and 2 for progesterone only
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female sterilisation procedure is called
tubal occlusion
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male sterilisation procedure is called
vasectomy
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what is the most accurate marker of ovarian reseve
anti mullerian hormone
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what is a scan to assess the shape of the uterus and the patency of the fallopian tube s
Hystersalpingogram
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drug that can stimulate ovulation
clomifene
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what is intra uterine insemination
involves collecting and separating out high-quality sperm, then injecting them directly into the uterus to give them the best chance of success
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what is intracytoplasmic sperm injectin
involves injecting sperm directly into the cytoplasm of an egg.
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ectopic pregnancy typically presents around how many weeks gestation
6-8
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what needs to happen to all ectopic pregnancies
need to be terminated
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what is medical management for an ectopic
methotrexate
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after woman has methotrxate for ectopic how long should they not get pregnant for
3 months
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first line for ectopic pregnancy
laparascopic salpingectomy
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time limit between early and late miscarriage
12 weeks
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medical management for a miscarriage after 6 weeks
misoprostol
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misoprostol is an
prostaglandin analogue
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surgical management for a miscarriage
vacuum aspiration
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a cause for recurrent miscarriage
anti phospholipid syndrome
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management for anti phospholipid syndrome and miscarriage
low dose aspirin or LMWH
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abortion can be done up to
24 weeks if gretaer risk to mother
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mifepristone is what kind of drug
anti- progestogen
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what drug is given first for abortion
mifepristone then misoprostol 1-2 days after
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other criteria for hypemesis gavidarum
More than 5 % weight loss compared with before pregnancy
Dehydration
Electrolyte imbalance
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how is a hydatidiform mole like a pregnancy
it grows inside the uterus but is a tumour
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complete mole
A complete mole occurs when two sperm cells fertilise an ovum that contains no genetic material (an “empty ovum”)
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partial mole
two sperm cells fertilise a normal ovum (containing genetic material) at the same time. now has 3 sets of choromosomes
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in what kind of mole may fetal material form
partial
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can the moles metastasise
yes
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manageement of moles in preg
evacuation of the uterus to remove the mole
