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03/03/2014

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Term
fibroid aka
Definition
uterine leiomyoma
Term
who gets fibroids
Definition
women of reproductive age
black women
Term
signs of fibroids
Definition
abnormal bleeding: menorrhagia, metorrhagia, Fe deficiency anemia

pain: pressure, heaviness, back and leg pain, infarct, torsion

pressure: urinary symptoms, hydroureter, hydronephrosis, constupation

infertility, spontaneous abortion

sometimes asymptomatic and found in surgeries
Term
how is a uterine leiomya diagnosed
Definition
U/S, CT, MRI, hysterscopy
Term
what do you need to rule out if your thinking uterine leiomyoma
Definition
endometrial neoplasia
pregnancy
adenexal mass
Term
symptoms of endometrial cancer
Definition
abnormal uterine bleeding
Term
cause of type 1 endometrial cancer, who is it normally seen in
Definition
excess estrogen unopposed by progesterone causes proliferation of endometrium
more in obese women with high estrogen from fat
Term
what are the two types of type 1 endometrial cancer, their prognosis and composition
Definition
endometrial hyperplasia: superificially invasive precursor lesion, localized disease and generally curable

endometrial carcinoma: glands that resemble normal emdometrium, 85% 5y survival with hysterectomy and progesterone
Term
endometrial hyperplasia can present at different severities, what are the severities, their risk of turning into carcinoma, and their treatment
Definition
simple hyperplasia with no atypia: 1%, progesterone

complex hyperplasia with no atypia: 3%, progesterone

simple hyperplasia with atypia: 8%, hysterectomy, progesterone

complex hyperplasia with atypia: 29%, hysterectomy, progesterone
Term
what is the cause and typical patient in type 2 endometrial cancer
Definition
genetic and cellular mutations
thin, older, post-menopause, no excess estrogen
Term
what are the two types of type 2 endometrial cancer and their prognosis
Definition
papillary serous adenocarcinoma: grade 3, 40-60% survival

clear cell carcinoma: 30-75% survival
Term
explain the mayo criteria for staging endometrial cancer
Definition
1A: cancer is in endometrium and less than half way through the myometrium
1B: cancer is in endometrium and more than half way through myometrium
II: cancer has not spread outside uterus
III: cancer has not left pelvus
IV: cancer has spread distally
Term
why do you always do a pap even when a women has had a hysterectomy
Definition
vaginal cuff (hold they sewed together at blunt end at vagina) is the most common place for cancer
Term
symptoms of ovarian cancer
Definition
abdominal bloating
increased girth
fatigue
GI disturbance
urinary symptoms
abdominal pain
menstural irregularities
Term
risk factors for ovarian cancer
Definition
age, family history, personal history, infertility or low parity
Term
what decreases risk for ovarian cancer
Definition
contraceptives, tubal ligation, hysterectomy with ovary removal, pregnancy and breast feeding
Term
what are the three types of ovarian cancer and their subtypes
Definition
epithelial: papillary, serous, mucinous, endometroid, clear cell

germ cell: choriocarcinoma, dysgerminoma, immature teratoma

stromal cell: granulosa cell, sertoli-leydig tumors
Term
which type of ovarian cancer is most agressive
Definition
stromal cell: granulosa cell, sertoli-leydig tumors
Term
which type of ovarian cancer is seen in young women
Definition
germ cell: choriocarcinoma, dysgerminoma, immature teratoma
Term
which type of ovarian cancer has the best prognosis
Definition
germ cell: choriocarcinoma, dysgerminoma, immature teratoma
generally curable
Term
tx of ovarian cancer
Definition
agressive surgical debulking (get out as much as you can) to decress tumor burden and allow for better chemo results
chemotherapy
Term
risk factors for cervical cancer
Definition
sexual activity: early onset, multiple partners, high risk partners, no condom increases risk of contraction of HPV 16 and 18

supressed immune system

smoking

family history
Term
3 reasons for infertility, which is most common
Definition
anovulation 30%
anatomic defects 30%
abnormal spermatogenesis 40%
Term
MOA clomid
Definition
anti-estrogen which blocks receptors at hypothalamic pituitary axis INCREASING FSH which causes ovulation induction to help with anovulation
Term
how is clomid administered
Definition
begin 5d after menses then 5d later add progesterone
check for ovulation 14d after 1st dose
Term
SE clomid
Definition
limit use, thins cervical mucous which can decrease pregnancy
Term
when do you use HCG/FSH/LH in infertility
Definition
once you have a mature follicle (natural or from clomid induction) prior to intercourse
Term
histosalpingogram: how, why, interpertation
Definition
insert speculum and shoot dye through cervix into uterus and fallopian tubes then X-ray

makes sure tubal sterilization coils are in place, looks at shape of uterus, checks for blockage

uterus should be smooth and contrast medial should spill easily and symmetrically out fimbrae
Term
what does estrogen contraception do to the body
Definition
STOPS FSH which stops follicle development and increases progesterone receptors which decreases ovulation
Term
what does progesterone contraception do to the body
Definition
STOPS LH which thickens cervical mucous and decreases endometrial lining and thus implantation
Term
when do you use progesterone only contraception
Definition
when estrogen is contraindicated (DVT), breast feedingm >40yo
Term
what are the down sides to progesterone only contrception
Definition
must take within 3h every day or use back up for 48h
Term
how often do you need to replace contraceptive patch, ring, depo, implanon
Definition
patch: remove after 3wk, wait 1wk
ring: remove after 3wk, wait 1wk
depo: shot every 3mo
implanon: replace every 5y
Term
SE depo
Definition
decreased bone mineral density (never use >5y), weight gain, abnormal bleeding
Term
3 types of IUD, when do they need to be replaced, what do they do to the period
Definition
paragaurd: 10y, copper, heavier
progestasert: 1y, decreased
minera: 5y, decreased
Term
absolute contraindications to birth control
Definition
clotting: thrombophlebitis, thromboembolid disease, CV disease, coronary occlusion

GYN: undiagnosed bleeding, breast cancer, pregnancy

organ: liver disease, congenital hyperlipidemia, hepatic neoplasm

life: smoker >35
Term
what is the emergency contraceptive, when should it be taken
Definition
progesterone (levonogestrel/plan B) 72h post coitus
Term
what is the abortifactant pill
Definition
mifepristone
Term
5 forms of permanent contraception, explain each
Definition
vasectomy: most safe and reversible
laproscopy/tubal: best method for no future fertility
laparotomy: post partum small infraumbilical incision, close with pomeroy technique
hysterscopy: scope places occlusive agent or device into tubal osteia BL
hysterectomy: almost 100% effective, high morbidity, perferred if multigravida
Term
what are the 3 types of tubal, what are the good and bad of each
Definition
electrocautery: lowest failure, least reversible
ring
clip (filschie/hulka): highest failure, most reversible
Term
in a normal pregnancy which thyroid hormones increase, which stay the same
Definition
TBG, total T4, total T3 increase
TSH, free T4, free T3 same
Term
in hyperthyroid which thyroid hormones increase, decrease, and stay the same
Definition
TSH decrease
TBG same
total and free T4, total and free T3 increase
Term
2 TX of hyperthyroid in pregnancy and indications for each
Definition
thioamides: DOC
thyroidectomy: only when noncompliant or nonresponsive to DOC (never radioactive iodine)
Term
thioamides: MOA, goal of tx, SE
Definition
decrease conversion of T4 to T3

try and keep T4 1.2-1.8 (high normal) at lowest dose to minimize fetal exposure and avoid thyroid supression and goiter in baby

fever, rash, puritis, nausea
Term
2 thioamides and the difference
Definition
potylthiouracil: crosses placenta less
methimazole: high fetal risk
Term
TX hypothyroid in pregnancy, goal of tx, how to monitor tx
Definition
levothyroxine: normalize TSH, check every 4 wk till stable then every trimester
Term
risk of hypothyroid on baby
Definition
preeclampsia, placental abruption, low birth weight
congenital cretinism: growth failure, MR
occurs fast!
Term
signs of the 4 stages of syphillis
Definition
1. 10-60d after infection get canchre that lasts 2-9wk, painless

2. 4-8wk later symmetrical maculopapular rash on palms and soles, infective mucous patches, lymphadenopathy, fever, malaise, sore throat, headache

latent: for 1y, non-treponenal sero tests high

tertiary: 1-10y later seroreactive (Transmission unlikley), gummas, brain abscess, damage CNS, heart, great vessels
Term
how do you screen for syphillis
Definition
non-treponemal...
vineral disease research lab (VDRL)
rapid plasma regin card test (RPR)

**not diagnostic and generally not positive in first stage best to check dark field for spirochetes at this time
Term
what tests are diagnostic for syphillis
Definition
florescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS)
microhemagglutin assay for antibody to T. pallidum (MHA-TP)
Term
3 false positives for syphillis testing
Definition
SLE
atypical pneumonia
CT disorders (scleroderma)
Term
signs of ectopic pregnancy
Definition
amenorrhea
vaginal bleeding
abdominal pain
shoulder pain
back pain
syncope, dizziness, N/V, fever
breast tenderness
urge to defecate
peritoneal signs (in rupture)
cervical motion tenderness
adenexal mass on either side
uterine size 70% normal or slightly elevated
Term
why is there shoulder pain and urge to defecate in ectopic pregnancy
Definition
shoulder: pushes on diaphragm when big enough irritating phrenic nerve. this means baby is big enough to rupture

defecation: irritation of posterior cul de sac in blood
Term
based on patient history how can you tell an ectopic pregnancy is not in the ampulla
Definition
if it goes 6 wk without rupturing it isnt in there
Term
how can you confirm an ectopic pregnancy 7
Definition
bHCG on labs 5d post conception and urine 14d

bHCG should increase by 66% in 48h failure means pregnancy isnt normal and may be ectopic

U/S

progesterone >25ng/mL indicates viable pregnancy, <5 not viable

culdocentesis: aspirate cul de sac positive if non clotting blood, negative if clear fluid

curettage of uterine cavity: only do if you highly suspect, no chorionic villi neans non-viable ectopic pregnancy

lacroscopy: direct visualization
Term
U/S signs in ectopic pregnancy, when can you see them, by what method
Definition
transabdominal: identify sac at 5000-6000
transvaginal: identify sac at 1500-2000 and stick with heart beat at 5000
Term
4 ways to tx ectopic pregnancy
Definition
surgical remova: linear salpingostomy, segmental rsection, salpingectomy

methotrexate
Term
methotrexate MOA, administration timeline
Definition
folic acid antagonist interferes with DNA

single dose based on body surface area 50mg/m2 (usually 50-75mg)

day 0: give shot
day 4: check levels (HCG may increase)
day 7: hCG should decrease by 15% if not give second dose
Term
8 indications fo methotrexate
Definition
hemodynamically stable
non-laproscopic diagnosis
desires future fertility
able to return for follow up
no contrindications to med
no fetal cardiac motion
HCG <5000
unruptured mass <3.5cm
Term
10 contraindications to methotrexate
Definition
breast feeding
HIV
alcoholism
liver disease
blood dyscrasias
allergy
active pulmonary disease
peptic ulcer disease
renal disease
sac >3.5cm
embryonic cardiac motion
Term
threatened abortion: signs, prognosis
Definition
vaginal bleeding, mild cramping, cervix closed
1/2 will abort
Term
inevitable abortion: signs, prognosis
Definition
cervical changes, intense cramping, bleeding
irreversible changes
Term
complete abortion: define, signs
Definition
<10wk entire POC passed
cramping, bleeding, passage of tissue then symptoms stop
Term
incomplete abortion: define, signs, tx
Definition
>8-12wk
some tissue passed, cervix dilated, bleeding and cramps continue, POC seen in cervical OS
requires evacuation with suction curettage
Term
missed abortion: define, signs
Definition
retention of failed IUP for extended period

brown discharge, feeling something wrong, loss of morning sickness, loss of brease tenderness
Term
absolute contraindications to hormone replacement in menopuase
Definition
undiagnosed genital bleeding
known or suspected estrogen dependent neoplasia
active DVT, pulmonary emboli, hx of these
active or recent arterial thromboembolic disease (stroke, MI)
liver dysfunction or disease
known or suspected pregnancy
hypersensitivity to hormone therapy preperations
Term
define hypoactive sexual disorder
Definition
persistent or recurrent deficiency or absence of sexual fantasies thoughts or desire for receptivity to sexual activity with personal distress
Term
define female sexual arousal disorder
Definition
persistent or recurrent inability to attain or maintaint sufficient sexual excitement causing personal distress
Term
3 types of female sexual arousal disorder
Definition
missed arousal disorder: lack of subjective mental excitement

genital arousal disorder: lack of physiological response

general arousal disorder: both
Term
what is the most common female sexual disorder
Definition
hypoactive sexual disorder
Term
3 sexual pain disorders, describe each
Definition
dysparenuria: recurrent or persistent genital pain associated with intercourse

vaginismus: recurrent or persistent involuntary spasm of muscle in 1/3 upper vagina that interferes with vaginal penitration and causes personal distress

non-coital sexual pain disorder: recurrent persistent genital pain associated with non coital sexual stimulation
Term
4 theories on endometrosis and the basis of each
Definition
sampsons: retrograde flow

halbans: vascular and lymphadic dissemination

meyers: mullerian metaplasia of multipotential cells in peritoneal cavity, changes allow cells to develop into functional endometrial tissue

immunologic: immune complex found in menstural fluid, induces changes in some susceptible people causing endometrosis
Term
classic symptoms of endometrosis
Definition
dysmenorrhea
dyspartenuria
inferitility
abnormal bleeding
pelvic pain
Term
non-classic symptoms of endometrosis
Definition
rectal bleeding, dyschezia, difficulty with defecation, hematuria, uterosacral nodularity, uterus fixed, ovarian enlargement, thick rectovaginal septum
Term
diagnosis of endometrosis
Definition
H and P
laproscopic: DIRECT VISUALIZATION
biopsy of endometrial glands, stroma
presence of hemoserdin laiden macrophages
pelvis u/S
colonoscopy
MRI/CT
Term
what are the 5 heart diseases that cause mortality in pregnancy
Definition
previous MI: 30% mortality in 3rd trimester

uncorrected tertaology of fallot

esimenger syndrome: 50% mortality due to thromboembolism (recommend termination)

mitral stenosis: never have mom push in pregnancy, too much pressure on valve

peripartum cardiomyopathy: 50% mortality, suggest termination??
Term
define peripartum caridomyopathy, 4 causes
Definition
cardiac failure in last 4wk gestation or 5-6mo post partum

myocarditis, preeclampsia, twins, hyperthyroid

**Dx of exclusion
Term
what are normal changes of the blood in pregnancy
Definition
volume expands 40-50%
plasma > RBC mass
decreased hematocrit
Term
what are the #1 and 2 causes of anemia in pregnancy what type of anemia
Definition
Fe deficiency: low MCV, MCHC, ferritin, microcytic hypochromatic

folate deficiency: megaloblastic
Term
what are the 5 causes of anemia that are not the two most common, what type of anemia
Definition
hereditary spherocytosis: hemolytic
G6PDH deficiency: hemolytic
pyruvate kinase deficency: hemolytic
thalassemia: microcytic hypochromatic
sickle cell: hemolytic
Term
what are the normal changes of urine flow in pregnancy
Definition
increased GFR, renal plasma flow, CR clearance
Term
causes of cystitis in pregnancy, how does it cause complications
Definition
E. coli infects lower UTI and makes phospholipase A which makes PGE which causes contractions and perterm labor
Term
symptoms and lab signs of cystitis
Definition
frequency
urgency
dysuria
bladder discomfort
afrebile
urianlysis: WBC, bacteria, nitrates, leukocyte esterase
Term
tx of cystis and pyelonephritis in pregnancy, complicatios, DOC
Definition
ampicillin and cephtriaxone: safe, DOC

TMP/SMX: hyperbilirubinemia, worse 3rd trimester

nitrofuratonin: hemolysis, worse 3rd trimester
Term
how do you monitor tx for pyelonephritis
Definition
pt should respond in 48-72h, if not change antibiotics, culture, and make changes as needed
check for obstructions and stones
Term
trisomy 21 levels of: AFP, E3, hCG, inhibin A, PAPA A
Definition
AFP decreased
E3 decreased
hCG: increased
inhibin A increased
PAPA A increased
Term
trisomy 13 levels of: AFP, E3, hCG, inhibin A, PAPA A
Definition
AFP no change
E3 no change
hCG no change
inhibin A no change
PAPA A decrease lots
Term
trisomy 18 levels of: AFP, E3, hCG, inhibin A, PAPA A
Definition
AFP decrease
E3 decrease
hCG decrease
inhibin A no change
PAPA A decrease
Term
how can you identify the epidural space
Definition
potential space around meninges
high resistance ligamentum flavum (pushing through makes pop)
low resistance epidural space
Term
what are the layers of penetration to get into epidural space
Definition
skin > spuraspinous lig > intraspinsou lig > lig flavum > subudural space
Term
autonomic dysreflexia: cause, signs
Definition
trauma, bladder, distension, bowel sores, sex

anxiety, nausea, tachycardia, bradycardia, HTN crisis, HTN
Term
MOA of autonomic dysreflexia
Definition
if pt had spinal cord injury above T7 it causes disease
cant sense pain of labor
body senses pain though and raises BP too high
Term
tx autonomic dysreflexia
Definition
sit pt upright
remove clothes
remove painful stimuli
all pt with injuty above T6 need to get epidural
Term
bartholian gland cyst/abscess: location, signs, tx
Definition
base of each labia majora
cyst: soft painless
abscess: soft of firm, painful, erythema
TX: incision, include inside incision, world catheter, marspulization
Term
explain the path of fetal circulation
Definition
oxgenation at placenta > ductus venosis > vena cava > two options

highly oxygenated blood > RA > foramen ovale > LA > mitral > aorta > brain and upper body

low oxygenated blood > RA > tricuspid > pulmonary artery > ductus arterosis > aorta > lower half of body
Term
rules for steroid tx in preterm labor
Definition
never give after 34wks (recommended 24-34 wks
Term
SE steroids in preterm labor
Definition
flushing
headache
hypotension
not teratogenic
Term
what do you do if mom ruptures at 24-24 wks
Definition
steorids
prophylactic antibiotics
MgS
delay only until pulmonary maturity then deliver vaginally if able
Term
what do you do if mom ruptures 34wks-up to term
Definition
induce and deliver
infection risk > preterm delivery risk
Term
how can preterm labor be prevented
Definition
weekly progesterone injections (16-36 wks only)
quick attention to complaints: pelvic pressure, discharge, cramps
education to signs and symptoms
Term
explain the normal hormone secretion process and timing of puberty
Definition
hypothalamus secretes GNRH which stimulates pituitary to make FSH/LH which acts on adrenal glands to make progesterone and estrogen

6-8yo adrenal glands begin secreting dehydroepiandrosterone
2y later gonads begin secreting gonadal sex hormones
4y later complete
Term
how is pubirty timing controlled
Definition
body fat: need 85-106lbs within 16-24% body fat (delay in athletes, premature in obesity)

sleep: increase in FSH/LH

optic light: blind adolescents have delayed secondary sex development, sunlught helps with delease of gonadotropins
Term
order of body changes in puberty
Definition
thelarche > pubarche > adrenarche > growth spurt > menarche > growth spurt
Term
turner syndrome: cause, 7 signs
Definition
45XO
hypoergonadotrophic hypogonadism
webbed neck
shield chest
wide spaced nipples
coarctation of aorta
rudimentary ovaries - gonadal streak
multiple pigmented nevi
Term
normally how is testosterone/DHEA/deoxycorticosterone made
Definition
DHEA --> testosterone + andostenedione

progesterone + 12a-hydroxylase + 21a-hydroxylase --> deoxycorticosterone

testosterone + 5a-reductase --> dihydroxytestosterone (DHT)
Term
cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Definition
AR altered 21-hydroxylase gene on CH6

21-hydroxylase deficiency > increased progesterone and 17a-hydroxyprogesterone > DHEA > androstendione and testosterone

OR

11b-hydroxylase deficiency catalizes conversion od deoxycorticosterone to cortisol which increases androgens
Term
signs of congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Definition
early: ambigous gneitalia, virilized newborn, salt wasting

late: puberty andrenarche precedes thelarche
Term
diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Definition
DHEAS and androstendione and 17-hydroxyprogesteone in follicular phase

mild HTN and histurism
Term
tx congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Definition
DOC deoxycorticosterone

adrenals decreased cortisol production so to maintain control you increase ACTH causing over secretion of precursor and increased androgens

glucicorticoids + prednisone > ACTH secretion
Term
what hormones do adrenal glands, ovaries, and adipose make
Definition
adrenal glands: DHEA, androstendione, testosterone

ovaries: androstendione, testosterone

adipose: testosterone from conversion of androstendione
Term
what is the basis of constitutional histuism
Definition
dihydrotestosterone (more potent) is made within hair follicle and genital skin via conversion of testosterone and 5a-reductase
Term
how is the ovary ocntrolled by androgens
Definition
LH > theca lutein cells > androstenedione + testosterone > granulosa cells of ovarian follicles > estrogen
Term
cause of polycystic ovarian disease
Definition
excess LH stimulates ovarian theca lutein cells > increase androstendione > aromatized to estrone in fat cells > esterone positive feedback on LH and cycle continues

with increase in androstendione there is increase in testosterone which causes histurism and acne
Term
diagnosis requirements
Definition
2/3

1. oligo-ovulation or anovulationm irregular menses or amenorrhea

2. hyper androgenism: clinical or biochemical

3. polycystic on U/S STRING OF PEARLS
Term
hormones changes in polycystic ovarian disease
Definition
increased LH:FSH

estrone > estradiol

androstendione increase

testosterone increase
Term
symptoms of polycystic ovarian
Definition
oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea
acne, histurism
infertility, chronic anovulation
40% impaired glucose tolerance with 8% class II screen with diabetes
increased TG/LDL
decreased HDL
HTN
obesity
metabolic syndrome
Term
tx of polycystic ovarian if pregnancy not desired
Definition
weight reduction
contraceptives: supress LH > decreases ovarian production of testosterone and androstendione > decreases acne, histurism and androgen stimulation of existing follicles

spironolactone: stops steroid enzymes, binds androgenic receptors at hair follicle

shaving, electrolysis, depliatories
Term
tx of polycystic ovarian syndrome if pregnancy desired
Definition
weight reduction
clomid to induce ovulation
metformin insulin sensitizer
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