Vaginal Bleeding

Question 1

Vaginal bleeding in a neonate

Answer 1

estrogen withdrawal; normal for a few days after birth

Question 2

Possible causes of vaginal bleeding in a menopausal woman

Answer 2

Endometrial atrophy
Cancer
Postmenopausal HT

Question 3

Life threatening dx’s of pregnant woman with vaginal bleeding

Answer 3

Ruptured ectopic
Placental abruption
Placenta Previa

Question 4

Drugs that can cause vaginal bleeding

Answer 4

HRT, anticoagulants, chemo, steroids

Question 5

Most common causes of vaginal bleeding in premenopausal women

Answer 5

AUB
Fibroid
Uterine polyps
PID
Endocrine dysfunction

Question 6

Treatment if you see HELLP or preeclampsia

Answer 6

Magnesium sulfate

Question 7

Signs of HELLP or preeclampsia

Answer 7

proteinuria, HTN, RUQ/epigastric pain, N/V