Gynaecology — Flashcards

Postmenopausal bleeding, what must to be ruled out? _____

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

_____parity increases risk of endometrial cancer

Hint: Nulli/multi

Do combined oral contraceptives decrease/increase the risk of endometrial cancer? _____

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

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

Endometrial cancer typically affects _____menopausal women

Refer on the suspected cancer pathway referral for patients ≥ _____ years old with postmenopausal bleeding for endometrial cancer

What is the most common gynaecological cancer in the UK? _____

What is the first-line management of endometrial cancer for patients who do NOT wish to preserve fertility? _____