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SOUTH UNIVERSITY NSG 6330 WOMENS HEALTH FINAL
EXAM 2024 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 180
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Primary Amenorrhea - ANSWER: Absence of menses: by age 15 years
Often secondary to: dysfunction in the hypothalamus, pituitary, ovaries (HPO
axis), uterus, or vagina
DYSMENORRHEA - ANSWER: Painful cramping: associated with menstruation caused
by spasmodic uterine
contractions
Most common GYN problem: in adolescents & adult females
HISTORY: is KEY!!!
Primary versus Secondary
Primary Dysmenorrhea: Absence of pelvic pathology - ANSWER: CAUSE: Excessive
Prostaglandins
ONSET: in adolescence
PAIN: starts 1-2 days prior to onset of menses or with menses, resolving over
12-72 hours
ASSOCIATED: with nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, HA, back pain
IMPROVES: with NSAIDs, hormonal contraceptives, AGE & PARITY
Secondary Dysmenorrhea: Presence of Pelvic Pathology - ANSWER: ONSET: Usually
after age 25 years
Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)
Variable SX: N, V, D, back pain
Dyspareunia: (esp. w/Endometriosis)
Symptoms: OFTEN worsen over time
Causes: Endometriosis, fibroids, infection/PID, adenomyosis, etc.
Dysmenorrhea Management - ANSWER: Get a good history: (medical & menstrual)
Physical exam: to identify a cause
Pelvic exam: may defer if young, non-sexually active adolescents with mild
symptoms
Consider pelvic US: to look for adnexal masses, fibroids, other pelvic
pathology
If secondary, address underlying cause.
, o Start at onset of menses for x 1-2+ days
o If no relief, consider starting 1-2+ days before
Combination Hormonal Contraceptives (CHC)
Consider BOTH, if no relief with NSAIDs
Intrauterine Contraceptive (IUC): Hormonal
o Mirena or Skyla (smaller) with Levonorgestrel
If NO relief, consider SECONDARY CAUSE
ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING (AUB) - ANSWER: Comprehensive, focused history
Many causes: PALM-COEIN classification
Consider DIFFERENTIAL by AGE & HISTORY
Post-menopausal:
o Any bleeding beyond 12 months since LMP o Even "1 drop of blood" is concerning
o Must REFER to OBGYN to R/o cancer
M
Malignancy/Hyperplasia:
> 40 (Obesity, DM, PCOS, > 50 yr)
Non Structural
C
Coagulopathy:
Any age
O
Ovulatory Dysfunction:
Any age
E
Endometrial Disorders:
Any age
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