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APH - definition, causes, general management
Placenta Previa - Dutta's 4-type grading, features, management
Abruptio Placentae - Sher's grading, Couvelaire uterus, DIC
Antenatal Fetal Surveillance - NST, BPP (Manning's scoring), Doppler
Antenatal Fitness/ANC - schedule, investigations, supplements (iron, folic acid, TT)
Malposition & Malpresentation - OP, Breech types, Face/Brow/Shoulder
Preterm Labour - tocolysis (Nifedipine/Atosiban), steroids, MgSO₄
Caesarean Section - indications, complications, VBAC criteria
Multiple Pregnancy - Hellin's law, chorionicity, TTTS, DCDA/MCDA
Intrauterine Death - diagnosis (USG gold std), Spalding's sign, management
HTN in Pregnancy - classification, severe features, HELLP, MgSO₄ regimens
PID - CDC minimum criteria (CET), organisms, CDC 2021 treatment
Fibroid - types, red degeneration in pregnancy, myomectomy vs hysterectomy
Endometriosis - 3 Ds, ASRM staging, laparoscopy gold standard, medical/surgical Rx

Note on Topic 10 (Polyp): Polyps were listed briefly under the same slot as endometriosis in your notes. Endometrial polyps are focal overgrowths of endometrium - present with intermenstrual/postcoital bleeding; diagnosed by hysteroscopy (gold standard); treated by hysteroscopic polypectomy.

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All 14 topics formatted with colour-coded section headers (navy blue), sub-headers, bullet points, and tables:
1. APH (overview + causes table)
2. Placenta Previa (Dutta's 4-type grading table)
3. Abruptio Placentae (Sher's grading + complications)
4. Antenatal Fetal Surveillance (BPP Manning's scoring table)
5. Antenatal Care (schedule, investigations, supplementation)
6. Malposition & Malpresentation (OP, Breech types, Face/Brow/Shoulder)
7. Preterm Labour (tocolytics, steroids, MgSO4)
8. IUFD (causes 3-column table, Spalding's/Roberts sign, management)
9. HTN in Pregnancy (classification, severe features, HELLP, MgSO4 regimens)
10. Endometriosis (3 Ds, ASRM staging, full treatment table)
11. Uterine Polyp
12. PID (CDC minimum criteria, treatment regimens)
13. Fibroid (types, degenerations, treatment)
14. Caesarean Section (indications, VBAC criteria)
Final page: 38-row MCQ quick-fire table with all the high-yield exam facts highlighted in red

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Q.20 MCQ

Most common cause of PPH → A. Uterine Atony (70-80% of all PPH)

SECTION B - Long Answer Questions (any 3 of 4)

Q1. Normal Labour + Induction of Labour

Normal Labour (Dutta's definition): Spontaneous onset, at term (37-42 weeks), single fetus, vertex presentation, labour completed within 18 hours, no complications to mother or fetus.

4 Essential Features (4 Ps):

Power (uterine contractions)
Passage (bony pelvis + soft tissues)
Passenger (fetus)
Placenta

Stages of Normal Labour:

Stage	Duration (Primip / Multip)	Events
First	12 hrs / 6 hrs	Onset of true labour → full dilation (10 cm)
Second	1 hr / 30 min	Full dilation → delivery of fetus
Third	15 min / 10 min	Delivery of fetus → expulsion of placenta
Fourth	1 hour postpartum	Observation for PPH

Indications for Induction of Labour:

Maternal:

Pre-eclampsia / eclampsia
Diabetes mellitus (at 38-40 weeks)
Chronic hypertension
Antiphospholipid syndrome
Renal disease, cardiac disease

Fetal:

Post-datism / Post-term (>42 weeks) - most common indication
IUGR with abnormal Doppler
Rh isoimmunisation
IUFD
Congenital anomaly incompatible with life

Obstetric:

PROM / PPROM
Elective (social/logistic reasons with favourable cervix)

Types / Methods of Induction:

Mechanical methods:
- Membrane sweeping/stripping (not true IOL)
- Balloon catheter (Foley's/Cook's) - dilates cervix
- Artificial Rupture of Membranes (ARM/Amniotomy)
Pharmacological:
- Prostaglandins (PGE2 - Dinoprostone): Cervical ripening + IOL; intravaginal/intracervical gel or pessary
- Misoprostol (PGE1): 25-50 mcg vaginal/sublingual; effective and cheap
- Oxytocin IV infusion: Used after ARM; NOT for cervical ripening alone; titrated infusion
Surgical:
- ARM + Oxytocin (most common combined method)

Bishop Score: Cervix assessed before IOL; score >6 = favourable cervix; score <6 = ripen first.

Factor	0	1	2	3
Dilation	Closed	1-2 cm	3-4 cm	≥5 cm
Effacement	0-30%	40-50%	60-70%	≥80%
Station	-3	-2	-1/0	+1/+2
Consistency	Firm	Medium	Soft	-
Position	Posterior	Mid	Anterior	-

Contraindications to IOL:

Previous classical CS scar / previous uterine rupture
Placenta previa, vasa previa
Cord prolapse
Active genital herpes
Transverse lie / brow presentation

Q2. Rupture Uterus

Definition: Complete or incomplete tearing of the uterine wall during pregnancy or labour.

Classification:

Complete: all layers including peritoneum torn; fetus may extrude into peritoneal cavity
Incomplete: peritoneum intact (scar dehiscence)

Causes:

Obstructed Labour (Unscarred)	Scarred Uterus
CPD (most common in unscarred)	Previous LSCS (most common overall)
Malpresentation (transverse lie)	Previous myomectomy, hysterotomy
Injudicious oxytocin use	Previous classical CS
Grand multiparity	Uterine anomaly repair
Neglected labour

Symptoms & Signs:

Impending (Threatened) Rupture:

Severe continuous abdominal pain
Bandl's retraction ring visible (transverse groove between UUS and LUS)
Uterine tenderness; fetal distress (CTG abnormalities)
Hematuria (bladder involvement)

Completed Rupture:

Sudden cessation of pain (momentary relief)
FHS absent
Fetus palpable under abdominal skin (if extruded)
Shock (tachycardia, hypotension, pallor)
Vaginal bleeding (may be minimal if concealed)
Recession of presenting part on VE

Diagnosis:

Clinical (in labour - most important)
USG: may show fetal parts outside uterus, free fluid
Laparotomy: definitive

Management:

Resuscitation: IV access x2, blood transfusion, Foley catheter
Immediate laparotomy (don't delay)
Surgical options:
- Repair of rupture (uterine repair): if edges clean, patient stable, desires future fertility
- Hysterectomy (subtotal/total): if rupture extensive, edges ischaemic, uncontrollable bleeding, multiple previous ruptures
Broad-spectrum antibiotics
ICU monitoring postoperatively

Maternal mortality: 1-5% in India Perinatal mortality: 50-80% (very high)

Prevention:

Adequate ANC; identify high-risk cases
No oxytocin without indication/monitoring
Timely CS for obstructed labour
VBAC only with proper monitoring

Q3. Primary Amenorrhoea

Definition: Failure of menarche (first menstruation) by:

Age 13 years with no secondary sexual characteristics, OR
Age 15 years with normal secondary sexual development

Etiology (Causes):

Anatomical / Outflow tract:

Imperforate hymen (most common anatomical cause)
Transverse vaginal septum
Vaginal agenesis (Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome - MRKH)
Cervical stenosis
Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS/Testicular feminization)

Ovarian causes:

Turner syndrome (45,X) - most common chromosomal cause
Premature ovarian failure
Gonadal dysgenesis (46,XY - Swyer syndrome)

Pituitary/Hypothalamic:

Kallmann syndrome (GnRH deficiency + anosmia)
Hyperprolactinaemia
Craniopharyngioma, pituitary tumour
Anorexia nervosa, extreme exercise, stress

Congenital:

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH - virilisation)

Investigation:

Step 1: History, examination, Tanner staging Step 2: FSH, LH, Prolactin, TSH, karyotype, pelvic USG Step 3: If high FSH → gonadal failure; if low FSH → hypothalamic/pituitary; if normal → outflow tract

Management:

Cause	Management
Imperforate hymen	Cruciate incision of hymen
MRKH	Vaginal dilators (Frank's method); surgical vaginoplasty (McIndoe)
Turner syndrome (45,X)	Oestrogen + progesterone HRT; no fertility potential
Kallmann syndrome	GnRH pulsatile therapy or gonadotropin induction if fertility desired
Hyperprolactinaemia	Dopamine agonists (Cabergoline/Bromocriptine)
AIS (46,XY)	Gonadectomy (malignancy risk) + oestrogen HRT
CAH	Corticosteroids + surgical correction of virilised genitalia

Q4. Primary Infertility + Female Factors

Definition:

Primary infertility: Failure to conceive after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse (6 months if woman >35 years), with NO previous conception ever.

Normal conception requires:

Normal ovulation
Normal semen
Patent tubes
Normal uterine cavity
Adequate cervical mucus
Coital frequency and technique

Female Factors of Primary Infertility:

1. Ovulatory Factors (25-30%):

PCOS (most common cause of anovulation)
Hyperprolactinaemia
Hypothalamic dysfunction (stress, anorexia, exercise)
Thyroid disorders (hypo/hyperthyroidism)
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
Luteal phase defect

2. Tubal/Peritoneal Factors (25-35%):

Post-PID tubal damage (Chlamydia most common cause)
Endometriosis
Previous ectopic pregnancy surgery
Tubal tuberculosis (important in India)
Peritoneal adhesions (post-surgical)

3. Uterine Factors (10-15%):

Submucous fibroids
Intrauterine adhesions (Asherman's syndrome)
Congenital anomalies (bicornuate, septate uterus)
Endometrial polyps

4. Cervical Factors (5%):

Hostile cervical mucus (anti-sperm antibodies)
Cervical stenosis
Cervicitis

5. Vaginal Factors:

Vaginismus (prevents intercourse)
Vaginal agenesis / septum

Investigation of Female Infertility:

Investigation	What it detects
Day 2 FSH, LH, oestradiol	Ovarian reserve
Mid-luteal progesterone (Day 21)	Confirms ovulation
Prolactin, TSH	Endocrine causes
Pelvic USG + AFC	Ovarian reserve, PCOS, fibroids
HSG (Hysterosalpingography)	Tubal patency + uterine cavity
Laparoscopy + chromopertubation	Gold standard for tubes + peritoneum
Hysteroscopy	Uterine cavity (submucous fibroid, polyp, adhesions)
AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone)	Best marker of ovarian reserve
Endometrial biopsy	Luteal phase defect, TB endometritis
TORCH titres	Subclinical infection

SECTION C - Short Answer Questions (any 6 of 7)

C1. Delivery of Aftercoming Head in Breech

The aftercoming head is the most dangerous part of breech delivery (largest and last).

Methods:

1. Burns-Marshall Method:

Trunk delivered; fetus held by feet, swung in arc UPWARD
Gradually raise feet ABOVE the mother's abdomen
Head delivers by flexion with this maneuver
Good for: spontaneous or minimally assisted delivery

2. Mauriceau-Smellie-Veit (MSV) Maneuver:

Baby straddles the operator's forearm
Index + middle finger of one hand placed on malar bones/cheeks (NOT orbits) to flex head
Other hand: 2 fingers on shoulders, middle finger pushes occiput to flex
Gentle traction downward then sweep upward
Good for: extended/deflexed head, delay in delivery of head

3. Forceps to Aftercoming Head (Piper's Forceps / Wrigley's):

Forceps applied to the aftercoming head while body is held upward
Safest method; most controlled traction
Used when: head delayed, cord prolapsed, depressed baby expected

Key Points:

Never allow head to extend (risk of cervical spine injury)
Nuchal arms must be freed before head delivery (Løvset's maneuver)
Suprapubic pressure by assistant (Bracht maneuver support) helps maintain flexion

C2. Deep Transverse Arrest (DTA)

Definition: Arrest of the fetal head at the level of the ischial spines, with the sagittal suture in the transverse diameter of the pelvis, in the second stage of labour, with failure to rotate anteriorly.

Causes:

Android or anthropoid pelvis (narrow mid-pelvis)
Poor uterine contractions (hypotonic)
Large fetus
Occipitoposterior position failing to rotate

Diagnosis:

Prolonged second stage
Head at level of ischial spines (station 0/+1)
Sagittal suture in transverse diameter on VE
Caput and moulding present
No descent despite bearing down

Management:

Assess: Adequate pelvis? Fetal size? Maternal effort?
Kielland's Forceps rotation + traction: Method of choice by experienced operator; rotates to OA then delivers
Manual rotation (Tarnier's): Hand rotation to OA then apply forceps/ventouse
Ventouse (vacuum): With flex point application; rotates as it descends
Cesarean Section: If above fail, CPD suspected, fetal distress, inexperienced operator

C3. Complications of Caesarean Section

Immediate (Intraoperative):

Haemorrhage (most common); injury to bladder, ureter, bowel
Anaesthetic complications (failed intubation, aspiration - Mendelson's syndrome)
Fetal injury (inadvertent scalp/limb cut)
Amniotic fluid embolism

Early Postoperative:

Wound infection, wound dehiscence
Endometritis / puerperal sepsis
Paralytic ileus
UTI / urinary retention
DVT / Pulmonary embolism
Breast feeding difficulties

Long-term / Future Pregnancy:

Uterine scar rupture (0.5-1% VBAC; risk increases with each CS)
Placenta praevia and Placenta Accreta Spectrum (accreta/increta/percreta) - risk doubles with each CS
Pelvic adhesions → chronic pain, bowel obstruction, difficult future surgery
Infertility (adhesions, scar problems)
Neonatal respiratory morbidity (TTN - transient tachypnoea of newborn)

C4. Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCPs)

Types:

Combined OCP (COCP): Oestrogen (Ethinyl estradiol) + Progestin
Progestin-Only Pill (POP / Mini-pill): No oestrogen

Mechanisms of Action:

Inhibit ovulation (via suppression of LH surge - primary mechanism of COCP)
Thicken cervical mucus (POP primary mechanism)
Alter endometrium (hostile to implantation)
Impair tubal motility

Failure Rate: 0.3% perfect use; 9% typical use (Pearl index ~0.3)

Non-contraceptive Benefits:

Regulate menstrual cycle; treat dysmenorrhoea
Treat PCOS, acne, hirsutism
Reduce risk of ovarian + endometrial cancer
Treat endometriosis, PMS, fibroids
Reduce PID risk (thick mucus)

Side Effects:

Nausea, breast tenderness, breakthrough bleeding
Mood changes, decreased libido
Weight gain, headache

Absolute Contraindications (WHOMEC Cat 4):

VTE, DVT history; thrombophilia
Breast cancer (current)
Migraine with aura
Smoker >35 years
Severe cardiovascular disease / hypertension
Active liver disease
Pregnancy, breastfeeding <6 weeks

Emergency Contraception:

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg within 72 hours (up to 120 hrs)
Ulipristal acetate up to 120 hours
Cu-IUCD within 5 days (most effective)

C5. Leucorrhoea

Definition: Excessive white or whitish vaginal discharge that is non-blood-stained.

Physiological Leucorrhoea: Increased discharge at puberty, around ovulation, during pregnancy, sexual excitement - normal, no treatment needed.

Pathological Leucorrhoea:

Organism	Discharge	Symptoms	Diagnosis	Treatment
Bacterial Vaginosis (Gardnerella)	Grey-white, thin, fishy smell	Malodour, no itch	Clue cells on wet mount; Whiff test +ve; pH >4.5	Metronidazole 400 mg BD x7 days
Candida albicans	White, curdy, thick ("cottage cheese")	Intense pruritus vulvae, burning	Pseudohyphae on KOH prep	Clotrimazole vaginal pessary / Fluconazole 150 mg oral
Trichomonas vaginalis	Yellow-green, frothy, foul smell	Pruritus, dysuria	"Strawberry cervix"; motile trichomonads on wet mount	Metronidazole 2g stat (treat partner too)
Chlamydia / Gonorrhoea	Mucopurulent cervical discharge	Pelvic pain, CET	NAAT swab; Gram stain	Ceftriaxone + Azithromycin / Doxycycline

General management: Identify cause, treat accordingly, hygiene advice, treat partner (STI).

C6. Supports of the Uterus

The uterus is supported by a combination of muscles and ligaments.

Primary Support (most important):

Pelvic floor muscles: Levator ani (pubococcygeus, iliococcygeus, puborectalis) - forms a muscular "hammock"; most important support

Ligamentous Supports:

Ligament	Attachment	Function
Transverse cervical (Mackenrodt's / Cardinal) ligament	Cervix → lateral pelvic wall	Most important ligamentous support; prevents prolapse
Uterosacral ligaments	Cervix → sacrum	Keeps uterus anteverted; important in prolapse
Round ligaments	Cornu → inguinal ring → labia majora	Keeps uterus anteverted; weak support
Pubocervical (anterior) ligaments	Cervix → pubis	Support anterior vaginal wall
Broad ligament	Uterus → lateral wall	Maintains position; NOT a true support

Perineal Body: Central fibromuscular mass at perineum; important indirect support.

Clinical significance: Damage to supports (especially levator ani + Mackenrodt's) during childbirth → Uterovaginal prolapse (descent of uterus through vagina).

Degrees of Prolapse:

1st degree: Cervix descends into vagina
2nd degree: Cervix reaches introitus
3rd degree / Procidentia: Complete eversion of uterus outside vagina

C7. Oxytocin

Source: Produced in hypothalamus (supraoptic + paraventricular nuclei), stored and released from posterior pituitary.

Physiological Actions:

Stimulates uterine contractions (action increases near term as oxytocin receptors increase)
Milk ejection (let-down reflex) from mammary gland
Cervical ripening

Pharmacological Uses:

Indication	Dose/Route
Induction of labour	IV infusion: 0.5-2 mU/min, increase every 30 min; max 20-40 mU/min
Augmentation of labour	Same IV infusion protocol
Active management of 3rd stage (AMTSL)	10 IU IM immediately after delivery of fetus (1st line)
PPH treatment	20-40 IU in 500 mL NS IV infusion + 10 IU IM
Uterotonic after CS	5 IU slow IV bolus

Syntocinon: Synthetic oxytocin (identical to natural; most commonly used)

Side Effects:

Water intoxication / hyponatraemia (ADH-like effect) with prolonged use + large volumes of IV fluid
Hypotension (vasodilation with rapid IV bolus)
Uterine hyperstimulation → fetal distress, uterine rupture

Contraindications:

Cephalopelvic disproportion
Previous classical uterine scar
Malpresentation (transverse lie)
Placenta previa
Fetal distress already present

Oxytocin Receptor Antagonist: Atosiban - used as tocolytic for preterm labour.

Q4 (AETCOM) - Ethical Behavior in Medical Practice

AETCOM = Attitude, Ethics, and Communication Module (MCI/NMC India)

Core Ethical Principles (Beauchamp & Childress):

Autonomy - Respect patient's right to make decisions; informed consent
Beneficence - Act in the patient's best interest
Non-maleficence - "First, do no harm" (Primum non nocere)
Justice - Fair, equitable distribution of healthcare

Key Ethical Behaviors in Medical Practice:

Obtain valid informed consent before any procedure (especially in obstetrics - episiotomy, CS, sterilization)
Maintain confidentiality (except when required by law - notifiable diseases, medicolegal cases)
Truth-telling (disclose diagnosis honestly)
Professional boundaries - avoid personal relationships with patients
Respect patient's right to refuse treatment
End-of-life care - palliative approach, no abandonment
Avoid conflicts of interest (gifts from pharma companies)
Reporting duties - mandatory reporting of abuse, notifiable diseases (e.g., syphilis, hepatitis B in pregnancy)

In Obstetric Context specifically:

Consent for CS, sterilization (separate written consent, never bundled with CS consent under duress)
Disclosure of IUFD/bad news - compassionate communication
Female feticide is a criminal offence (PC-PNDT Act)
No sex-selective abortion/disclosure of fetal sex

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