OBG Marathon Revision

Dr. Prassan Vij • FMGE 2026

Table of Contents

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).

  1. Oxytocin 10 IU IM (Within 1 min).
  2. Controlled Cord Traction (CCT).
  3. 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.