Gravida/Para
Gravida/gravidity=total number of confirmed pregnancies that a woman has had,
regardless of the outcome
Para/parity=number of births after 20 weeks gestation
TPAL
term, preterm, abortion, living
What to include/ask for in an complete OB/GYN history?
Age, LMP, GP, CC, present illness, past medical history, contraception, medications,
surgical history, allergies, OB/GYN history, sexual, social, family history
Information to know for a patients OB history?
pregnancies, sex & weight of children, DOB, pregnancy duration, length/type of labor,
anesthesia, complications
,Information to know for a patients GYN history?
menstrual history: age at menarche, duration, period intervals, amount/character of
flow, discomfort & age of menopause, STD history
Preferred time for self-breast exam?
1 week after menses
postmenopausal: same day each month
Firm cervix may indicate:
cancer or tumor
Adrenal structures
fallopian tubes & ovaries
Acidic vs alkaline ph of vaginal discharge indicates:
acidic (4-5) = fungal infection
alkaline (5.5-7) = BV or trichomonas
,Schiller test for neoplasia:
use of suspected pre/cancerous growths of cervix or vaginal mucosa
suspect area painted with Lugols solution (strong iodine), areas NOT accepting dye=
abnormal
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
cyclic occurrence of symptoms that interfere with aspects of life consistent around
menses
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms
occur 2nd half of menstrual cycle (luteal phase) for at least 2 consecutive cycles
Mood symptoms [irritability, mood swings, depression, anxiety]
physical symptoms [breast tenderness, bloating, pelvic pain, appetite changes]
cognitive changes [confusion & poor concentration]
-MUST be symptom free period of 7 days in 1st half of cycle
Causes & diagnosis of PMS
potential cause r/t hormonal imbalance
, diagnosis: pt reports at least 1 mood & somatic symptom during 5 days prior to
menses in 3 prior cycles
symptoms dissipate 4 days post menses & stay dormant until day 13
Treatment of PMS
minimal symptoms: limit alcohol, salt, caffeine, tobacco
Ca Carbonate, Magnesium, b6, Vitamin E, NSAIDs to reduce bloating ad pai
-SSRI's, contraceptives
Pap smear screening guidelines
21 to 29yo: q3 years
30 to 65yo: q3 or pap+hpv screen q5
>65yo: not rec with previous normal paps
hysterectomy (with removal of cervix): not rec in addition to no history of cancer
High risk groups for cervical cancer
prior cervical cancer history, DES intrauterine exposure, immunocompromised
conditions
ACHES - signs of OC complications