Gynaecology — Flashcards

Flashcard 21: Follow up for patients who have been treated for CIN1, CIN2 or CIN3 should be invited after _____ for cervical smear

Answer: 6months

Flashcard 22: What is the first-line imaging choice for suspected adenomyosis? _____

Answer: Transvaginal ultrasound

Flashcard 23: The Risk Malignancy Index (RMI) prognosis in ovarian cancer is based on _____

Answer: US findings, Menopausal status, CA125 levels

Flashcard 24: What is the management option for stage IA cervical tumours for patients wanting to maintain fertility _____

Answer: Cone Biopsy

Flashcard 25: It uterine fibroids is less than 3cm in size, not distorting the uterine cavity, medical treatment can be tried e.g. _____

Answer: IUS, tranexamic acid, COCP etc

Flashcard 26: Under Primary HPV screening protocols, the smear test is offered to women between the ages of _____ every 5 years

Answer: 25-64 years

Extra: Guidelines vary by region. Under Primary HPV screening (e.g., NHS Scotland/Wales, Australia), the interval is every 5 years for ages 25–64. Under older cytology-based or NHS England protocols: - 25–49 years: Every 3 years - 50–64 years: Every 5 years

Flashcard 27: _____ cancer is a malignant tumour arising from the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium)

Answer: Endometrial

Flashcard 28: _____ is the most common risk factor for endometrial cancer by increased peripheral aromatization of androgens to estrogens in adipose tissue

Answer: Obesity

Flashcard 29: _____ stimulates endometrial cell proliferation during the proliferative phase, while progesterone counteracts this by promoting differentiation in the secretory phase

Answer: Oestrogen

Flashcard 30: What is the first-line imaging for suspected endometrial cancer? _____

Answer: Transvaginal US