Gynaecology — Flashcards

_____ is the only effective treatment for large fibroids causing problems with fertility if the woman wishes to conceive in the future

On examination for endometriosis the uterus is described as _____

The Risk Malignancy Index (RMI) prognosis in ovarian cancer is based on _____

Hint: 3

It uterine fibroids is less than 3cm in size, not distorting the uterine cavity, medical treatment can be tried e.g. _____

Follow up for patients who have been treated for CIN1, CIN2 or CIN3 should be invited after _____ for cervical smear

What is the investigation of choice when endometrial pipelle biopsy is inconclusive _____

_____ is the most common risk factor for endometrial cancer by increased peripheral aromatization of androgens to estrogens in adipose tissue

Endometrial cancer type I = oestrogen-_____ ~85% Endometrial cancer type II = oestrogen-independent

What is the most common histological type of endometrial cancer? _____

_____ stimulates endometrial cell proliferation during the proliferative phase, while progesterone counteracts this by promoting differentiation in the secretory phase

Hint: hormone