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estrogen and progesterone therapy in uterine/breast cancers
progesterone is protective along with estrogen in uterine cancers, but both can increase breast cancers
azithromycin use in GYN
chlamydia
metronidazole use in GYN
(topical)=bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis
clonidine in post-menopausal women
relief of hotflashes when hormone replacement not an option. use in low doses
raloxifene
selective estrogen modulator (SERM); osteoporosis prevention; can worsen hot flashes
Tamoxifen and hot flashes
brings out hot flashes in many patients
Betamethasone, penicillin, and MgSulf in preterm labor
stop contraction, allow time for fetal lung maturity, groupB strep prophylaxis
herpes simplex active during delivary
C-section
candidate for emergency contraception
reproductive age woman with unprotected intercourse within 72 hours of presentation and doesn't desire pregnancy; 2-4 oral contraceptive pills followed by repeat dose in 12 hours; nausea common (take antiemetic 1 hour before each dose); no current established contraindications except currently pregnant
At risk women for GBS
GBS in urine culture, preterm <37 weeks, ruptured membranes >18 hours, intrapartum temperature>100.4; positive swab btwn 35-37 weeks
corticosteroids for possible preterm delivaries
betamethasone or dexamethasone given to pts btwn 24-34 weeks at risk of delivering in the next 7 days
post menopausal bleeding differential
endometrial cancer, endometrial atrophy, endometrial polyps, infection, trauma, coagulopathy, medication exposure
Intrahepatic Cholestasis (ICP) of pregnancy
association with still birth; intense pruritus (often worse at night and on palms/soles); labs=abnormal LFTs and elevated bile acids
VBAC
uterine rupture in 0.2-1.5% with previous low-transverse incisions; increased risk of infection/morbidity if fail trial of labor and get c-section; when sucessful=less morbidity than elective repeat c-section
lichen sclerosis exam
whitish vulvar area with atrophy of both labia majora and monora. lesions sometimes include perianal area in a butterfly-like pattern; Rx potent topical testosterone
when offer c-dection for macrosomia
nondiabetic with estimated fetal weight >5,000g or diabetic with estimated fetal weight>4500g
HELLP syndrome
hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets; should deliver infant and start maternal magnesium to prevent seizure
placental previa
placental tissue covering or near the cervical os; majority resolve with 'placental migration'
clinical preclampsia criteria
BP>140/90, edema, proteinuria
lisinopril use in pregnancy
not used due to potential effects on fetal renal blood flow
antiphospholipid antibodies associated with 1st trimester miscarriage
lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin
imperforate hymen
complain of cyclical lower ab pain that progressively worsens because of uterine and vaginal dysfunction with accumulated obstructed menstrual flow
testicular feminization syndrome
scant or absent pubic hair; testicles produce testosterone and target cells in hair follicles are believed to lack androgen receptors
classical endometriosis symtpoms
oligomenorrhea, severe menstrual cramping, increased menstrual flow during periods
uterine fibroids and bleeding
excessive bleeding with menstrual cycle; oligomenorrhea and dysmenorrhea are unlikely
urethral diverticulum triad
dribbling, dyspareunia, dysuria; may have tender suburethral mass; can have hx of frequent UTIs; Dx with urethroscopy or voiding cystourethrogram
Meig syndrome
coexistance of hydsrothroax, ascites, and underlying benign tumor, usually a fibroma (due to lymphatic obstruction); excision of ovarian fibroma usually resolves symptoms
heavy menses with regular timed cycles
organic lesions=submucous fibroids, endometrial polyps, and adenomyosis
Category A pregnancy
Controlled studies fail to demonstate fetal risk in first trimester, risk to fetus remote or animal studies don't demonstrate harm nbut no studies in pregnant women
Category B pregnancy
Animal studies have not demonstrated fetal risk, but no studies in women or animal reproduction studies show adverse effect, but not confirmed in human studies
Category C pregnancy
Animal studies show adverse effect with no studies in humans or animal/human studies not available
Category D pregnancy
evidence of fetal harm; benefits may outweight risks
Category X pregnancy
fetal abnormalities demonstrated, drug contraindicated
heavy dysfunctional bleeding
conjugated estrogen every 6 hours for 7 days followed by slow taper to one pill once daily; medroxyprogesterone acetate less reliable and slower acting
gonorrhea rx
ceftriaxone IM (plus doxy for chlamydia)
Dx trichomonas vaginalis
wet mount positive 40-80% and culture 95%
rapid onset virilization
adrenal/ovarian neoplasm concern; DHEA-S for adrenal r/o along with cortisol; US for ovarian r/o
PCOS
onset near puberty, slow, testosterone often elevated, signs of virilization; increase in LH/FSH ratio (not sensitive)
clue cells
epithelial cells that have many bacteria speckled around the edges
bacterial vaginosis characteristics
clue cells, gray-white color discharge, pH>4.5, foul odor after addition of 10% KOH; Rx Metronidazole tablets or intravaginal cream, clinda intravaginal cream
uncomplicated gonorrhea Rx
ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin
telogen effluvium
early/excessive loss of normal club hairs from resting follicles in the scalp due to traumatization of follicles by a stimulus (eg partutition, sx, fever, drugs, traction)
phases of hair follicle
anagen, catage, telogen
inpatient PID (Pelvis inflammatory disease) Rx
cefoxitin 2 gm IV q6h and doxy IV q12h; alternative=clinda 900mg IV q8h and gentamicin 2 mg/kg loading with 1.5 mg/kg q8h
Order of stopping postpartum hemorrhage
1) vigorously massage uterus 2) Oxytocin 3)PG-F2 alpha (vasoconstriction of spiral arteries in myometrium) or methylergonovine (if not hypertensive) 4)Hysterectomy
PID with gonorrhea vs chlamydia
Gonorrhea more symptomatic with greater pain, higher temperature, thicker discharge-also tend to start near the end of menses
Lymphagranuloma venerum
painless papular lesion on perineum or around introitus; enlarged inguinal lymph nodes (can ulcerate through skin or form a fistula); rare in US
FEP
heme precursor-significantly elevated in lead poisoning, mildly elevated in iron deficiency anemia
folate deficiency anemia
MCV>100, low retic count, possible hypersegmented neutrophils on peripheral smear, elevated LDH level
iron deficiency anemia
low ferritin, MCV<80, significantly eleveated RDW
appedicitis in pregnancy
most common extrauterine complication in pregnancy requiring surgery; associated w/preterm labor and spontaneous abortion; frequently misdiagnosed; appendix displaced laterally and upward
pancreatitis
N/V with abdominal pain in mid-abdomen radiating to back and lasts several hours; elevated LFTs, lipase, and amylase
Fragile X syndrome
x-linked dominant with reduced penetrance in females; 3-base CGG repeat >200 in #
Huntington's transmission
autosomal dominant; symptoms after 30 yo
X-linked recessive diseases
hemophilia, duchenne muscular dystrophy, G6PD
infections which should not breast feed with
active TB, active varicella, active herpes zoster, active herpes simplex
clogged milk duct presentation
first 1-2 weeks postpartum; localized, tender mass in one breast that is not erythematous and usually not firm; can be accompanied by fever
mastitis presentation
1-5 weeks postpartum, but anytime within first year; sore, reddened area on one breast often accompanied by chills, fever, malaise-a segment of breast becomes hard and erythematous; fever can be high and mother feels ill
Turner syndrome
streak gonads, swelling of hands and feet (congenital lymphedema), coartation of aorta 15%, low-lying hairline, webbing of neck
When NOT to breastfeed
1) street drugs/alcohol abuse 2)infant w/galactosemia 3)HIV infection 4)active TB 5)taking antineoplastic, thyrotoxic, immunosuppressive meds 6)undergoing breast cancer treatment
US for previas and abruptions
95% accurate for previa, but only dx 15% of abruptions
chlamydia Rx options
Azithromycin 1 g PO; doxycycline 100mg PO BID x7days; erythromycin500mg PO QID x7days; ofloxacin 300mg PO BID x7days
subchorionic hemorrhage
cresecent shaped hyoechoic area next to gestational sac
blighter ovum
aka missed abortion; empty gestational sac on US and fetal demise has already occured
penicillin alternatives for syphillis Rx
tetracycline, doxycycline, erythromycin
congenital syphilis
snuffles, rhagades, neurosyphilis; also positive CSF serologies, meningitis, hydrocephalus, optic atrophy, and iritis
late congenital syphilis
hutchinson teeth, saber shins, saddle nose; age of 2 and above
antiphospholipid syndrome requirements
1 clinical and 1 laboratory criterion:episode of thrombosis, fetal death after 10 weeks, premature birth before 34 weeks, 3 or more spontaneous abortions before 10 weeks PLUS anticardiolipid IgG or IgM antibodies or lupus anticoagulant antibodies
Management of pregnant patient after resolution of pyelonephritis
antibiotics initiated and continued for remainder of pregnancy
IUGR definition
BW<10%
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
autosomal recessive metabolic disorder; deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase leading to elevated phenylalanine levels and severe mental retardation-can prevent with dietary changes; risk of children being affected if diet not followed prior to conception (93% menatl retardation, 72% microcephaly)
tamoxifen reduces breast cancer reoccurance (in hormone positive BCs) by what percent
50% with 5 years use; longer than 5 years associated with increased endometrial cancers
autonomic dysreflexia
hypertension that is associated with headache, cardiac arrhythmias, bradycardia, sweating, flushing, nasal congestion, and occasional resp distress; uteroplacental vasoconstriction may result in fetal hypoxia; triggered by a stimulus and occurs only in incompletely transected spinal cord injuries due to loss of hypothalamic control over sympathetic spinal reflexes
Hep C detection in donated blood
fail to detect up to 10% HCV-infected blood; 1 in 3300 may contain HCV
blood transfusion infection rates
HCV 1:3300; HBV 1:50000-200000; HIV 1:200000-1000000; 1:6000 ABO incompatibility
N/V Rx with chemo
5HT3 receptor antagonists (ondansetron) helpful BEFORE/WITH chemo infusion, don't help after; metoclopramide effective for delayed onset emesis
vulvar vestibulitits
severe pain to light touch; high incidence with coexistent fungal vaginitis-may be sensitive to topical antifungal creams; low-dose amitriptyline and imipramine can be effective; HPV can cause=interfuron alpha 18% response rate
Positive predictive value
liklihood positive result actually indicated presence of disease
sensitivity
proportion who have the disease that test positive (how good a test detects disease)
specificity
portion without that test negative (how good a test detects nondiseased)
Rx HPV-related condylomata
bichloracetic or trichloroacetic acid application
endometriosis Rx
GnRH analogue-supresses pituitary gonadotropin secretion and creates pseudomenopausal state=only use for 6 months due to osteoporosis risk
urethral syndrome
symptoms of dysuria and frequency with negative leukocyte esterase, low bacteriuria, and pyuria
birth control for sickle cell anemia
Depo shots=can reduce pain crises and doesn't contain estrogen
PID and infertility
1 episode 13-21%; 2 episodes 35%; 3+ episodes 55-75%
elderly hematuria concern
malignancy=renal parenchymal, in collecting system, or the bladder;