Reproductive Health — Flashcards

Flashcard 11: What is the investigation of choice for ectopic pregnancy? _____

Answer: Transvaginal ultrasound

Flashcard 12: What is the biggest risk factor for ectopic pregnancy? _____

Answer: Previous ectopic pregnancy

Flashcard 13: Termination of pregnancy can be done up to _____ weeks gestation

Answer: 24

Flashcard 14: Ectopic pregnancy can present with _____ pain due to peritoneal bleeding

Answer: shoulder tip

Flashcard 15: What sexual health condition increases the risk for ectopic pregnancy? _____

Answer: Pelvic inflammatory disease

Flashcard 16: Medical termination of pregnancy can be taken up to _____ weeks gestation at home

Answer: 10

Flashcard 17: Women with ectopic pregnancies typically report _____ without menstruation (amenorrhoea)

Answer: ~6 weeks

Flashcard 18: Under the MTP Act, to legally abort a pregnancy between _____ weeks, two registered medical practitioners must authorise it.

Answer: 20-24

Extra: Under the MTP Amendment Act 2021 (India): - Up to 20 weeks: 1 RMP (Registered Medical Practitioner) required. - 20-24 weeks: 2 RMPs required for specific categories of women. - Beyond 24 weeks: Medical Board approval required in cases of substantial fetal abnormalities.

Flashcard 19: The abortion pill consists of _____ and misoprostol

Answer: mifepristone

Flashcard 20: How does mifepristone and misoprostol work in the pregnancy? _____

Answer: mifepristone: anti-progesterone to break down the uterus lining misoprostol: prostaglandin causing the uterus to contract → cramping, bleeding and loss of pregnancy through the vagina