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1. Gynecology General
Prolapse
- Risk Factors: Precipitated Labor (<3 hours), Premature bearing down, Prolonged 2nd stage, Multiparity.
Protective: Episiotomy (Reduces risk). - Surgeries:
- LeFort's Colpocleisis: Old, debilitated women (Sexual function lost).
- Fothergill's (Manchester): Young women with elongation of cervix (Fertility preserved).
- Sling Surgeries: Nulliparous prolapse (Shirodkar - Sacrum, Khanna - ASIS, Purandare - Rectus sheath).
Amenorrhea & Endocrinology
- Primary Amenorrhea: 13y (No secondary sexual characters) OR 15y (With secondary sexual characters).
Management: 16y girl with breast/pubic hair -> Do Ultrasound first (Look for uterus). - Secondary Amenorrhea: PCOD, Asherman's Syndrome, Sheehan's Syndrome.
- PCOS: Hirsutism (Ferriman-Gallwey score >8).
- Menopause: High FSH (>40), Low Estrogen.
- Ovulation Check: Serum Progesterone on Day 21 (>3 ng/ml).
Infections
| Condition | Discharge | Key Features | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacterial Vaginosis | Fishy smell | Amsel's Criteria, Clue Cells, Whiff test (+), pH >4.5. No Itching. Treat Female. | Metronidazole |
| Trichomoniasis | Greenish frothy | Strawberry Cervix. Sexually transmitted. Treat BOTH partners. | Metronidazole |
| Candidiasis | Curdy White | Severe Itching (Pruritus). Treat both (practically). | Fluconazole |
Chlamydia: Indolent PID. Major cause of Infertility (Silent tubal damage).
Male Infertility (WHO 2021 Criteria)
- Volume: 1.4 ml
- Concentration: 16 million/ml
- Total Count: 39 million/ejaculate
- Motility: 42% (Total), 30% (Progressive)
- Morphology: 4% normal forms (Most important for IVF/ICSI).
- Klinefelter Syndrome (47XXY): Tall, Gynecomastia, Azoospermia. Most common cause of male infertility (genetic).
2. Gynae Oncology
Ca Cervix
- Screening: Pap Smear (Fixative 95% Ethyl Alcohol - Do not dry).
- Staging (FIGO 2018): Clinical.
- Stage 2A: Upper 2/3 Vagina.
- Stage 2B: Parametrium involved (No free space between cervix and wall).
- Stage 3A: Lower 1/3 Vagina.
- Stage 3B: Pelvic Wall / Hydronephrosis (Most common presentation in India).
- Stage 3C: Lymph Nodes (C1-Pelvic, C2-Paraaortic).
- Treatment:
Upto 2A1: Radical Hysterectomy (Wertheim's).
2A2 and beyond: Chemo-Radiation (Cisplatin + Brachytherapy).
Ca Endometrium
- Risk Factors: Obesity, Nulliparity, Late Menopause, Tamoxifen, PCOS (Unopposed Estrogen).
- Protective: Multiparity, COC pills, Smoking.
- Diagnosis: Endometrial Biopsy (Pipelle/Hysteroscopy). NOT Hysterectomy directly.
- Management: TAH + BSO.
3. Contraception
OC Pills
- Start Post-Partum: 6 weeks (Non-breastfeeding), 6 months (Breastfeeding).
- Benefits: Reduces Ovarian, Endometrial, Colorectal CA.
- Risks: Small risk of Adenocarcinoma Cervix, Breast CA (Risk returns to normal after stopping).
- MEC 1 (No restriction): HIV/AIDS patients.
Emergency Contraception
- Drug of Choice: Levonorgestrel 1.5mg (within 72 hrs).
- Most Effective Method: Copper-T IUCD (Effective up to 5 days).
IUCD
- Contraindications: Pregnancy, Active PID, Undiagnosed bleeding, Distorted cavity.
- NOT Contraindicated in: Nulliparity, Previous Ectopic, Hypertension.
- Pregnancy with IUCD: Thread visible -> Remove immediately. Thread not visible -> Continue with 50% abortion risk.
4. Early Pregnancy
Abortion
- Threatened Abortion: Bleeding PV + Os Closed + Live Fetus. Rx: Bed Rest + Progesterone.
- Cervical Incompetence: Painless 2nd trimester expulsion. Rx: Circlage (McDonald's / Modified Shirodkar).
Shirodkar: For very short cervix/failed McDonald. Requires dissection of bladder.
Ectopic Pregnancy
- Most Common Site: Ampulla (Also MC site of rupture).
- Earliest Rupture: Isthmus.
- Diagnosis: TVS (Empty uterus + Adnexal mass) + hCG.
Discriminatory Zone: hCG > 1500-2000 IU/L (Should see sac on TVS).
Molar Pregnancy
| Feature | Complete Mole | Partial Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Karyotype | 46 XX (Paternal only) | 69 XXX (Triploidy) |
| Fetus | Absent | Present |
| USG | Snowstorm appearance | Missed abortion picture |
| Treatment | Suction Evacuation | Suction / D&C |
Follow up: Weekly hCG until negative -> Monthly for 6 months.
5. Antepartum Care
Dating & Screening
- Naegele's Rule: LMP + 9 months + 7 days.
- Down Syndrome Screening:
- 11-13w: NT Scan + Double Marker (PAPP-A, hCG).
- 16-18w: Quadruple Marker (AFP, uE3, hCG, Inhibin A).
- High Risk: High hCG, High Inhibin A.
- Confirmatory: CVS (10-13w), Amniocentesis (>15w).
Twins
- Chorionicity: Determined by splitting time.
< 3 days: DCDA (Best prognosis).
4-8 days: MCDA (Most common monozygotic).
8-12 days: MCMA (Cord entanglement risk).
>13 days: Conjoined Twins. - Management:
First baby Vertex -> Vaginal Delivery.
First baby Non-Vertex -> LSCS.
Monoamniotic -> LSCS at 32-34w.
6. Medical Disorders
Hypertensive Disorders
- Gestational HTN: HTN >20wks, No proteinuria. Normalizes postpartum.
- Pre-eclampsia: HTN >20wks + Proteinuria.
- Eclampsia: Seizures + HTN.
Mgmt: Magnesium Sulfate (Pritchard Regimen).
Toxicity: Loss of Knee Jerk (First sign) -> Resp Depression -> Cardiac Arrest.
Antidote: Calcium Gluconate.
GDM (Gestational Diabetes)
- Screening (DIPSI/WHO): 75g Glucose (2 hr value). Single step.
Criteria: Fasting >92, 1hr >180, 2hr >153. (Any one abnormal = GDM).
7. Labor & Delivery
Active Management of 3rd Stage (AMTSL)
To prevent PPH (Atonic PPH is MC cause).
- Oxytocin 10 IU IM (Within 1 min).
- Controlled Cord Traction (CCT).
- Uterine Massage.
Shoulder Dystocia
McRoberts Maneuver (Hyperflexion of hips) -> Suprapubic Pressure -> Woods Corkscrew -> Gaskin (All fours) -> Zavanelli (Push back & CS).
Occipito-Posterior (OP)
- Pelvis: Anthropoid Pelvis.
- Delivery: Face to Pubis (if persistent OP).
- It is NOT an indication for CS. Can deliver vaginally.
Amniotic Fluid Index: Maximum at 32-34 weeks (~1000ml). Decreases till term (800-600ml).
Station: +2 station = BPD has passed ischial spines. Delivery imminent.
8. Complications
- Rupture Uterus: Scarred uterus. Loss of FHS, Fetal parts felt easily, Maternal Tachycardia. Rx: Laparotomy.
- Abruptio Placentae: Painful bleeding. Tender uterus (Couvelaire Uterus). DIC risk.
- Placenta Previa: Painless, Causeless, Recurrent bleeding. Warning hemorrhage. No PV exam.
- VVF (Vesicovaginal Fistula): Obstructed labor (Pressure necrosis). Repair after 3 months.