Gynaecology — Flashcards

_____ is a condition caused by ↓ levels of oestrogen leading to thinning & drying of the vaginal mucosa

What is the most common symptom of atrophic vaginitis? _____

All women with malignancy of unknown origin with presentations compatible with ovarian cancer should have a _____

Hint: what investigation?

Pelvic inflammatory disease is managed with antibiotics: _____ + oral metronidazole or IM ceftriaxone + oral doxycycline + oral metronidazole

What cancer should be suspected in a woman with bloating, early satiety, abdominal/pelvic pain and urinary frequency?\n_____

Ovarian cancer incidence peaks at 75 years old and has a _____ prognosis

_____ cancer should be suspected in woman (especially > 50 years) with symptoms suggestive of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

If ectopic pregnancy is _____ then surgical management is indicated

Hint: pain?

_____ is a rare complication of pelvic inflammatory disease characterised by perihepatitis from ascending infection

If ectopic pregnancy is < _____ mm then expectant or medical management is indicated