Kamran Ahmad, MD
Kamran Ahmad, MD

@drkamikhan123

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๐Ÿงต USMLE Step 2 CK - High-Yield Gyn/Obs Topics!
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1/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Pre-Eclampsia vs. Eclampsia
๐Ÿ”ด Pre-Eclampsia: BP >140/90 after 20 weeks, proteinuria, or end-organ damage.
๐Ÿ”ด Eclampsia: Pre-eclampsia + seizures.
๐Ÿ”ด Treatment: Magnesium sulfate for seizure prophylaxis, deliver if severe.
2/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Gestational Diabetes
๐Ÿ”ด Screen at 24-28 weeks with OGTT.
๐Ÿ”ด Manage with diet, insulin if needed.
๐Ÿ”ด Risks: Macrosomia, neonatal hypoglycemia.
3/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Placenta Previa vs. Placental Abruption
๐Ÿ”ด Previa: Painless vaginal bleeding, placenta covers cervix. C-section often required.
๐Ÿ”ด Abruption: Painful bleeding, placental separation from uterine wall. Immediate delivery if severe.
4/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Shoulder Dystocia
๐Ÿ”ด Obstetric emergency: Difficulty delivering the anterior shoulder.
๐Ÿ”ด Maneuvers: McRoberts, suprapubic pressure.
๐Ÿ”ด Complications: Brachial plexus injury.
5/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Ectopic Pregnancy
๐Ÿ”ด Implantation outside the uterus, often in fallopian tube.
๐Ÿ”ด Symptoms: Abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, + ฮฒ-hCG.
๐Ÿ”ด Treatment: Methotrexate or surgical removal.
6/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Endometriosis vs. Adenomyosis
๐Ÿ”ด Endometriosis: Endometrial tissue outside uterus, cyclic pain, infertility.
๐Ÿ”ด Adenomyosis: Endometrial tissue within uterine muscle, heavy menstrual bleeding, painful periods.
๐Ÿ”ด Dx: Laparoscopy for endometriosis,ultrasound for adenomyosis.
7/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
๐Ÿ”ด Hyperandrogenism, oligo/anovulation, polycystic ovaries.
๐Ÿ”ด Risks: Insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome.
๐Ÿ”ด Treatment: Lifestyle changes, OCPs, metformin.
8/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Ovarian Torsion
๐Ÿ”ด Twisting of the ovary, cutting off blood supply.
๐Ÿ”ด Symptoms: Acute pelvic pain, nausea, vomiting.
๐Ÿ”ด Diagnosis: Ultrasound with Doppler.
๐Ÿ”ด Treatment: Surgical detorsion.
9/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ HPV and Cervical Cancer Screening
๐Ÿ”ด Pap smear: Start at 21 years, every 3 years.
๐Ÿ”ด Co-testing with HPV: From 30-65 years, every 5 years.
๐Ÿ”ด HPV vaccine: Prevents cervical cancer.
10/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Miscarriage vs. Stillbirth
๐Ÿ”ด Miscarriage: Loss before 20 weeks.
๐Ÿ”ด Stillbirth: Loss after 20 weeks.
๐Ÿ”ด Causes: Chromosomal abnormalities (miscarriage), placental issues (stillbirth).
11/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Molar Pregnancy
๐Ÿ”ด Abnormal fertilization, "grape-like" vesicles.
๐Ÿ”ด Complete mole: No fetal parts, 46XX.
๐Ÿ”ด Partial mole: Fetal parts, triploid karyotype.
๐Ÿ”ด Risk: Choriocarcinoma.
12/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM)
๐Ÿ”ด Rupture of amniotic sac before labor onset.
๐Ÿ”ด Diagnosis: Nitrazine test, ferning pattern.
๐Ÿ”ด Management: Antibiotics, delivery if term.
13/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Ovarian Cancer
๐Ÿ”ด Often presents late with vague symptoms.
๐Ÿ”ด Risk factors: Family history, BRCA mutations.
๐Ÿ”ด Tumor markers: CA-125.
14/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyomas)
๐Ÿ”ด Benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus.
๐Ÿ”ด Symptoms: Heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, infertility.
๐Ÿ”ด Treatment: Medical (GnRH agonists), surgical (myomectomy).
15/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Preeclampsia with Severe Features
๐Ÿ”ด Severe BP elevation (>160/110), thrombocytopenia, renal insufficiency.
๐Ÿ”ด Management: Stabilize BP, magnesium sulfate, prompt delivery.
16/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ HELLP Syndrome
๐Ÿ”ด Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets.
๐Ÿ”ด Complication of severe preeclampsia.
๐Ÿ”ด Treatment: Immediate delivery.
17/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Hyperemesis Gravidarum
๐Ÿ”ด Severe nausea/vomiting, weight loss, dehydration.
๐Ÿ”ด Risk: Electrolyte imbalances.
๐Ÿ”ด Treatment: IV fluids, antiemetics.
18/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy
๐Ÿ”ด Itching without rash, elevated bile acids.
๐Ÿ”ด Risks: Preterm birth, fetal distress.
๐Ÿ”ด Treatment: Ursodeoxycholic acid, early delivery.
19/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Vaginal Infections: BV vs. Candidiasis vs. Trichomoniasis
๐Ÿ”ด BV: Thin, gray discharge, fishy odor, clue cells.
๐Ÿ”ด Candidiasis: Thick, white, "cottage cheese" discharge, itching.
๐Ÿ”ด Trichomoniasis: Frothy, yellow-green discharge, strawberry cervix.
20/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)
๐Ÿ”ด Complication of fertility treatments.
๐Ÿ”ด Symptoms: Abdominal pain, bloating, ascites.
๐Ÿ”ด Management: Supportive care, fluid management.
21/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Cervical Insufficiency
๐Ÿ”ด Painless cervical dilation leading to preterm birth.
๐Ÿ”ด Diagnosis: History, ultrasound.
๐Ÿ”ด Treatment: Cerclage, progesterone supplementation.
22/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Asherman Syndrome
๐Ÿ”ด Intrauterine adhesions, often post-D&C.
๐Ÿ”ด Symptoms: Amenorrhea, infertility.
๐Ÿ”ด Diagnosis: Hysteroscopy.
๐Ÿ”ด Treatment: Surgical lysis of adhesions.
23/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Postpartum Hemorrhage
๐Ÿ”ด >500 mL blood loss (vaginal delivery), >1000 mL (C-section).
๐Ÿ”ด Causes: Uterine atony, retained placenta.
๐Ÿ”ด Treatment: Uterotonics (oxytocin), surgical intervention.
24/ ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Postpartum Depression vs. Baby Blues
๐Ÿ”ด Baby Blues: Mild, transient, resolves within 2 weeks.
๐Ÿ”ด Postpartum Depression: More severe, persists longer, requires treatment.
๐Ÿ”ด Symptoms: Sadness, fatigue, anxiety, impaired bonding.
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