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Skene ducts open on each side of what structure?
open onto the vestibule on each side of the urethra
Location of the Bartholin glands?
posteriorly on each side of the vaginal orifice
Function of the Bartholin glands?
Secrete mucus into the introitus for lubrication
Vagina inclines _______ at an angle of _______ ?
posteriorly at an angle of 45 degrees
Structure that separates the anterior wall of the vagina from the bladder and urethra?
vesicovaginal septum
Structure that separates the posterior wall of the vagina from the rectum?
rectovaginal septum
Uterus sits between what two structures in the pelvic cavity?
Bladder and the rectum
Deep recess formed by the peritoneum as it covers the lower posterior wall of the uterus and upper portion of the vagina
rectouterine pouch
Uterus is usually flattened anteroposteriorly and inclines forward at an angle of ______ ?
45 degrees
Corpus of the uterus consists of which structures?
fundus, body, and isthmus
Anatomical borders of the cervix?
isthmus of the uterus to the vagina
The adnexa of the uterus comprise what?
fallopian tubes and ovaries.
Usual length of each fallopian tube?
8 -14 cm
Fold of the broad ligament that supports the fallopian tubes?
mesosalpinx
Isthmus end of the fallopian tube opens into which body cavity?
the uterine cavity
The fimbirated end of the fallopian tube opens into which body cavity?
the pelvic cavity
Dimensions of the normal ovary in a woman of reproductive age?
3 cm long, 2 cm wide, and 1 cm thick
In an adult multiparous woman the cervix makes up what proportion of the uterus?
one third
IN a nulliparous woman the cervix makes up what proportion of the uterus?
one half
In a prepubertal female the cervix makes up what proportion of the uterus?
two thirds
Hormones that contribute to the strengthening and elasticity of pelvic ligaments and softening of the cartilage?
Estrogen and relaxin
During pregnancy the symphysis pubis separates appreciable which may cause what?
discomfort when walking.
Upper border of the pelvic outlet?
at the level of the ischial spines
Lower border of the pelvic outlet?
bounded by the pubic arch and ischial tuberosities
Usual appearance of the labia minora in an infant?
avascular, thin, and pale
Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by shrinking breasts ducts, and decreasing LH and FSH levels?
menstrual phase
Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by: Parenchymal proliferation of breast ducts and a thickening uterine lining?
Postmenstrual pre-ovulatory phase
Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by: mittelschmerz, and coincides with the end of the proliferative phase with progesterone causing a further thickening of the uterine wall?
Ovulation phase
Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by: alveolar breast cell differentiation into secretory cells and vascular engorgement and water retention?
premenstrual/luteal phase
Average age range for menses to occur?
eleven to fourteen years of age
What causes the increase in uterine enlargement during the first trimester?
high levels of estrogen and progesterone
At what week gestation does the uterus rise out of the pelvis?
week 12
How long postpartum will the marked mobility of the pelvis associated with relaxin release disappear?
3 to 5 months post partum
Softness and compressibility of the isthmus of the uterus result in exaggerated uterine anteflexion during the first 3 months of pregnancy causing the fundus to press on which structure?
the urinary bladder
What changes occur in vaginal secretions during pregnancy?
secretions increase and have an acidic pH due to an increase in lactic acid production by the vaginal epithelium.
Age range for menopause?
40 - 55 years old
Menopause is conventionally defined as?
1 year with no menses
Atrophy of labia and clitoris during menopause is caused by lack of?
estrogen
Changes in vagina with age?
introitus gradually constricts, vagina narrows, shortens, and losses its rugation; mucosa becomes think, pale, and dry --> dysperunia
Ovulation usually ceases about ______ or ______ before menopause?
1 or 2 years before
Total and LDL cholesterol _______ after menopause?
increase
Risk factors for cervical cancer?
DES exposure in utero, lack of regular pap smears, hpv infection (16, 18, 31, 33, 45) cigarette smoking, HIV infection,
Risk factors for ovarian cancer?
Age, early menarche, late menopause, first child after age 30, used of fertility drugs, family history, being white, HRT, BRCA mutation, breast, endometrial and/or colon cancers
Risk factors for Endometrial cancers?
Early menarche, late menopause, total length of menstruation span, infertility/nulliparity, obesity tamoxifen, ERT, polycystic ovaries, diabetes, age, family history, BRCA mutation, prior pelvic radiation therapy
A woman's full bladder during a pelvic exam may ?
make it difficult to palpate the pelvic organs
Unilateral labial swelling, redness, or tenderness?
Bartholin gland abscess
Generally clitoris is about ____ or less long and _____ in diameter?
2 cm long .5 cm in diameter
Inflamed, dilated urethral orifice on a woman may indicate?
repeated UTIs or insertion of foreign objects. Gross….
When is the appropriate time to discuss the findings of an inflamed irritated and dilated urethral orifice on a woman?
after the pelvic exam; not during
Irregular edges from hymenal remnants?
myrtiform caruncles
myrtiform caruncles
irregular edges from hymenal remnants
Proper technique for examining skene glands?
with palm facing forward insert finger of examing hand into vagina to second joint of finger.
Discharge from the skene glands or urethra usually indicates what?
infection
Posterolateral portion of the labia majora is where the ______ is/are located
bartholin gland
Abscess involving the bartholin glands are usually caused by which microbes?
gonococcal or staphylococcus
Swelling that is painful, hot to the touch, and fluctuant in the posterolateral portion of the labia majora. Dx? Causes?
bartholin gland abscess caused by gonnococcus or staphylococcus
Bulging of the anterior vaginal wall and urinary incontinence indicate the presence of what?
a cystocele
Bulging in the posterior wall of the vaginal wall indicates what?
rectocele
Marked protrusion of the cervix on straining
uterine prolapse
Correct way to hold the speculum prior to vaginal insertion?
index finger over the top of the proximal end of the anterior lad and other fingers around the handle
Bluish color of the cervix indicating increased vascularity may be an early sign of?
pregnancy
On exam a woman has a symmetric, circumscribed erythema around the os. This finding is ?
expected; it indicates exposed columnar epithelium fro the cervical canal (unless you're a beginner then anything red is unexpected!)
A pale cervix is associated with?
anemia
Cervix that is pointing anteriorly indicates the uterus is?
retroverted
Cervix that is pointing posteriorly indicates the uterus is?
anteverted
Depth the cervix may protrude into the vagina?
1 - 3 cm
During a pelvic exam you see the cervix protrude into the vagina by 5 cm. This may indicate?
pelvic or uterine mass
Deviation of the cervix to the right or left may indicate?
pelvic mass, uterine adhesions, or pregnancy
Cervix of a woman childbearing age is usually _________ in diameter?
2 - 3 cm
An enlarged cervix is generally indicative of a _______________?
cervical infection.
Small white, and yellow raised round areas on the cervix?
nabothian cysts
Nabothian cysts are an ________________ finding
expected
Os of a nulliparous woman is ?
small and oval or round
The os of a multiparous woman is usually ------
a horizontal slit (maybe irregular and stellate)
Test used for diagnosis of chlamydia and gonorrhea?
DNA probe
Wet mount specimen reveals clue cells. Dx?
bacterial vaginosis
Wet mount specimen reveals clue cells and KOH test reveals the presence of a fishy odor
bacterial vaginosis
In a woman who has had a total hysterectomy a test for gonococci or chlamydia are often taken at the ?
vestibule
Painful cervical movement suggests?
acute PID or ruptured tubal pregnancy
Distance cervix should be moved without discomfort?
1 - 2 cm
Length of nulliparous uterus?
5.5 - 8 cm
A fixed uterus indicates?
adhesions
tenderness on movement of the uterus suggests?
PID or ruptured tubal pregnancy
Are the fallopian tubes usually palpable?
no
A mother notices a mucoid, whitish, vaginal discharge in her 1 week old infant. She brought the infant in after noticing that occasionally this is discharge is mixed with blood. You reassure her by saying:
This is an expected finding due to the passive hormonal transfer to her infant
Palpable bartholin and skene glands in a child indicate?
infection; most often gonococcal
How do adolescents prefer to be screened for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomonas?
first-void urine specimens and self-collected vaginal swab specimens
In early pregnancy the isthmus is _____ while the cervix is ______
isthmus = soft cervix = firm
During which month of pregnancy does increased vascularity to the cervix, vagina, and vulva give them a bluish color?
the second month
During the second month of pregnancy the cervix feels more like _____ and less like ______
more like lips; less like the nose tip
Specific and sensitive tests used to determine if a woman is pregnant?
HCG and ultrasound
Goodell sign?
softening of the cervix @ 4 -6 weeks gestation
Hegar sign?
softening of the uterine isthmus @ 6 - 8 weeks gestation
McDonald sign?
fundus flexes easily on cervix @ 7 -8 weeks gestation
Braun von Fernwald sign?
Fullness and softening of the fundus near the site of implantation @ 7 - 8 weeks
Piskcek sign?
Palpable lateral bulge or soft prominence of one uterine cornu @ 7 - 8 weeks
Chadwick sign?
Bluish color of the cervix, vagina, and vulva @ 8 - 12 weeks gestation
Pelvic type that has a shallow depth?
Platypelloid
Pelvic type with a narrow subpubic arch, with convergent side walls?
Android
Pelvic type with convergent side walls?
Android
Pelvic type with a moderate depth and straight side walls?
Gynecoid
Pelvic type with a wide subpubic arch and deep, curved sacrum?
Gynecoid
How would you measure the diagonal conjugate? Expected measurement?
From symphysis pubis (inferior border) to the sacral promontory. Insert fingers until the tips reach the sacral promontory. Usually 12.5 to 13 cm
Most important clinical measurement for estimating AP diameter of pelvic inlet?
diagonal conjugate
AP diameter of pelvic inlet obtained only by x-ray techniques?
obstetric conjugate
How do you estimate obstetric conjugate?
diagonal conjugate minus 1.5 - 2 cm
Expected measurement of the biischial diameter?
> 8 cm
How is pelvic outlet measured?
From the interior border of one ischial tuberosity to the other
Uterine length for six weeks gestation?
7.3 to 9.1 cm
Uterine length for eight weeks gestation?
8.8 to 10.8 cm
Uterine length for ten weeks gestation?
10.2 to 12.5 cm
Uterine length for twelve weeks gestation?
11.7 to 14.2 cm
Uterine length for fourteen weeks gestation?
13.2 to 15.9 cm
Uterine width for 6 weeks gestation?
3.9 cm
Uterine width for 8 weeks gestation?
5 cm
Uterine width for 10 weeks gestation?
6.1 cm
Uterine width for 12 weeks gestation?
7.1 cm
Uterine width for 14 weeks gestation?
8.2 cm
Complete dilation is considered _______ cm?
10 cm
Thinning of the cervix that results when myometrial activity pulls the cervix upward allowing the cervix to become part of the lower uterine segment during prelabor?
effacement
Shortening of the cervix noted on vaginal ultrasound midpregnancy indicates a risk for what?
preterm delivery
During the first 3 months of pregnancy softening of the isthmus may result in the uterus becoming more anteverted/anteflexed/retroverted/or retroflexed?
anteflexed
Unsymmetrical enlargement of the uterus on the side of implantation that is palpable around weeks 8 - 10?
Piskacek sign
What changes occur to the vagina as a woman ages?
In introitus maybe constricted, the vagina is narrower, shorter, and rugations disappear
Ovaries that are palpable in an older woman should be considered suspicious for what lesion?
cancer
Next appropriate step when you discover palpable ovaries in an older woman?
ultrasonography to exclude cancer
When doing a pelvic exam in the knee-chest position the speculum should be angled toward the patient's _____?
small of the back
A young woman comes to your office bitching about headaches, weight gain, and lack of coordination. Upon further questioning she reveals the symptoms are worst about 6 days before her menses. Dx?
PMS
A young woman comes to your office with complaints of irritability, nervousness, edema, and headaches about a week before her menses. DX?
PMS
Inability to conceive over a period of 1 year of unprotected regular intercourse.
Infertility
Male causes of infertility?
insufficient, nonmotile, or immature sperm. Ductal obstruction of sperm.
A young woman comes to your office with complaints of pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and heavy menstrual flow. On bimanual exam you note tender nodules along the uterosacral ligaments. Dx?
Endometriosis
An adolescent comes in with complaints of pelvic pain and dysmenorrhea. When asked if the pelvic pain coincides with her menstrual cycle she says "no". Can you rule out endometriosis based on her history?
No, you cannot
A young woman comes to your office. She states she has bumps around her genitals. She describes them as cauliflower-like masses. Dx?
HPV
On exam a woman has several flesh-colored, pink, discrete, soft growths around the introitus of her vagina, on her labia majora and minora. Dx?
Condyloma Acuminatum
Molluscum Contagiosum is caused by which type of virus?
a poxvirus
A young woman comes in with flesh colored, dome shaped round papules around the introitus of her vagina. On exam you notice a central umbilication on a set of these lesions and express a thick creamy core. What is the incubation period for this disease?
2 - 7 weeks
A young woman comes in with flesh colored, dome shaped round papules around the introitus of her vagina. On exam you notice a central umbilication on a set of these lesions and express a thick creamy core. Microscope exam of stained material from core will reveal?
molluscum bodies within the epithelial cell.
A woman comes in with flat, round, papules covered by a gray exudate on her labia. These lesions typically occur how long after the primary infection?
6 - 12 weeks after syphilis infection
A woman with flat oval papules covered with a gray exudate on her labia asks you what is causing these lesions. You answer?
syphilis
A woman with flat oval papules covered with a gray exudate on her labia comes to your office. You recognize these signs as which stage of syphilis?
secondary syphilis
A woman comes in to your office for a routine pelvic exam. You notice a firm painless ulcer just on the inside of her labia minor. Dx?
primary syphilis
A college students comes to the health center with complaints of itching around her genitals. On exam you notice small red vesicles. What has caused these lesions?
Herpes
Patient has a hot, red, tender, swollen Bartholin gland. What is a common cause of inflamed Bartholin glands?
Gonococcal infection.
On pelvic exam you notice a woman has a mass protruding through the anterior wall of her vagina. This is most likely a ?
cystocele
On pelvic exam you notice a woman has a mass protruding through the posterior wall of her vagina. This is most likely a ?
rectocele
A woman comes to your office because her husband noticed an ulcerated mass on her vulva. You do a biopsy of the mass and it turns out to be cancer. What was this woman most likely exposed to in utero?
DES
A woman comes in for a pelvic exam because she has had an unusual vaginal discharge. She gives you a history that includes spotting, vaginal pain, and a noticeable change in her urinary habits. What was this woman most likely exposed to in utero?
DES
During a pelvic exam you notice a bright red polypoid growth that protrudes from the urethral meatus. On further questioning the woman has no symptoms related to this mass. Dx?
Urethral Caruncle
Woman 55 y/o, presents with history of dyspareunia and vaginal dryness. A wet mount reveals folded clumped epithelial cells. Dx?
Atrophic vaginitis
A woman presents with increase in vaginal discharge. Physical findings include a clear discharge with a pH of 4.3. A wet mount reveals 4 WBCs and epithelial cells. Dx?
Physiologic vaginitis
A woman presents with a complaint of a vaginal discharge with a fishy odor. On exam discharge is gray with a pH of 4.2. +KOH whiff test. Wet mount is likely to reveal what?
clue cells (Garnerella vaginalis)
A woman comes in with complaints of a pruritic vaginal discharge with itching extending from her labia to her thighs. Physical reveals a white curdy discharge with a pH of 4.7. KOH prep is likely to reveal what?
mycelia, budding, branching yeast with pseudohypha
A woman presents with a watery vaginal discharge that has a foul odor. On exam you notice a frothy greenish discharge with a pH of 6.0. Wet mount reveals pair shaped protozoa that are motile. What other physical finding is consistent with the proper diagnoses?
red friable cervix with petechia "strawberry" cervix (trichomonas vaginalis)
A woman presents with a purulent discharge from her cervix and Bartholin gland inflammation. What are 3 appropriate diagnostic tests that would reveal the presence of the causative pathogen?
Gram stain, Culture, DNA probe (Neisseria gonorrhea)
A woman comes in complaining of spotting after intercourse. On exam you see no discharge and the cervix looks unremarkable. A DNA probe is likely to be positive for which organism?
Chlamydia trachomatis
A woman in for her yearly gyn exam has a foul smelling erythematous vagina. pH of vaginal discharge is 4.1. A wet mount reveals WBCs. This woman is most likely to give you a history involving what?
New bubble bath, soap, douche, or other hygiene product
A woman comes to your office with complaints of a red and swollen vulva. She noticed a change in her vaginal discharge. She is sexually active and always practices safe sex with her male partner. They use male condoms. On exam you notice a foul smelling discharge. You retrieve a condom from her vagina. Wet mount is most likely to have revealed what?
WBCs
During the speculum portion of a pelvic exam on a 35 year old female you notice bright red, soft masses on her cervix. These lesions are most likely?
Cervical polyps
On exam you notice the surface of a young woman's cervix appears granular. What test maybe used to confirm your suspicion of a precancerous lesion?
Pap smear
Columnar epithelium from the cervical canal that appears as shiny red tissue around the os that bleeds easily. A pap smear reveals no cancerous or precancerous cells. Dx?
Ectropion
Weakness of the supporting structures of the pelvic floor causes the uterus to become progressively _______?
retroverted
first degree prolapse?
cervix remains within the vagina
second degree prolapse?
cervix is at the introitus
3rd degree prolapse?
cervix and vagina drop outside the introitus
Excessive bleeding during a menstrual period of usual duration
hypermenorrhea
Excessive bleeding during a menstrual period that is longer in duration than usual
menorrhagia
Menstrual bleeding at irregular intervals, sometimes prolonged, but of expected amount
metrorrhagia
Decreased menstrual flow
hypomenorrhea
Abnormal uterine bleeding not associated with tumor, inflammation, pregnancy, trauma or hormonal imbalance
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Increased frequency of menstruation not consistently associated with ovulation
polymenorrhea
menstrual bleeding occurring 1 year or more after menopause
postmenopausal bleeding
What causes midcycle spotting?
midcycle estradiol fluctuation associated with ovulation
What are causes of delayed menstruation?
anovulation or threatened abortion with excessive bleeding
Chronic PID, endometriosis, DUB, and anovulation all may cause ?
frequent uterine bleeding
Postmenopausal bleeding should be investigated to rule in or out what three causes?
endometrial hyperplasia, estrogen therapy, endometrial cancer
During a bimanual pelvic exam you notice firm, irregular nodules in the contour of the uterus. Further investigation reveals these are benign uterine tumors. Dx?
Myomas (leiomyomas, fibroids)
A 65 year old postmenopausal woman on tamoxifen comes in with complaints of vaginal bleeding. A biopsy reveals a cancer of the glandular cells found in the lining of the uterus. Dx?
Endometrial carcinoma.
A young woman comes in with rigidity of the lower abdomen, and tachycardia. On laparotomy you notice a smooth compressible mass that has ruptured. HCG test is negative. Dx?
ruptured ovarian cyst
Ovarian tumors feel _____ and ______ Cysts feel _______
ovarian tumors feel solid and nodular. Cysts feel smooth
A 34 year old woman comes in for her pelvic exam. She took an at home pregnancy test that was positive. On exam you note a unilateral adnexal mass on the right. She complains of severe tenderness at that same site. Dx?
tubal pregnancy
A 28 year old woman comes in for a pelvic exam. During the exam you note tender, bilateral adnexal areas. The patient cannot tolerate the bimanual exam. Dx?
Acute PID
A 25 year old woman comes to your office saying she has not been able to get pregnant with her husband for the last year. On pelvic exam you note bilateral, tender, irregular, and fixed adnexal areas. Dx?
Chronic PID
During the exam of a female infant you notice small midline lower abdominal mass. The hymen is intact. Dx?
Hydrocolpos
A mother brings in her female child for an exam because her daughter complained of a vaginal discharge. On exam you note warm, erythematous, and swollen vulvar tissues. Dx?
Vulvovaginitis
A pregnant woman complains of the passage of fluid from the vagina. The fluid is collected for testing with Nitrazine paper. The paper turns blue green when the fluid is placed on it. Dx?
premature rupture of membranes
In a woman that has experienced premature rupture of membranes, what will the ultrasound show?
decreased or absent amniotic fluid
Atrophy of the vagina in older adults is caused by lack of what?
estrogen