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Mnemonics
In Gynecology and
Obstetrics
2011-2012
Eslam Ali Hamed

Ain Shams University
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious , the

Most Merciful.
Introduction
The only purpose of this work is for Allah
sake . If there is any grace on me that'll be
from Him only. So I seek nothing from this
work but His blessing and mercy.
I pray to Allah that this book provide you
with useful knowledge.
Please dont forget me , my family and my
colleague Dr. Alaa Abd El-Hady in your
prayers may Allah forgive his sins and place
him the highest places in Heaven.
At the end All praises be to Allah.
The author
medicalmnemonics@hotmail.com
1* Def. of normal labor : SMS ABC VIP

Single
Mature
Spontaneous
Alive
Birth canal
Complications "no"
Vertex
Interference "no"
Prolongation "no"
2* True Labor Pain : HERPS
Harder uterus
Effective for cx dilatation
Regular
Painful
Sedation and enema increase it
3* Signs Of Placental Separation : BEGGS
Bulge "suprapubic"
Elongation of the cord
Gush of blood
Globular uterus "harder, higher"
Straussman sign
4* DD. Of Frozen Pelvis : PETS
PID
Endometriosis
TB, Tumors
Surgeries
5* Endometriosis : ENDOMETRIOSIS
Estrogenemia
Nullipara
Dysuria , Dyschazia , Deep pain , Deep
Dysparuria , Dysmenorrhea
Ovarian cyst "chocolate"
Menorrhagia , Meyer's theory
Endoscopy "diagnosis , ttt"
Thirties
RVF uterus
Infertility
OCP " progestins"
Secondary Spasmodic dysmenorrheal
Implantation , Induction , Immunological
theories
Sampson theory
6* Indications for amniocentesis : BIG-Lung
Billirubin
Infection
Genetics
Lung maturity
7*Complications of sudden ROM in PHA : PAST
Prolapse of the cord
Abruptio placenta
Splanchnic Shock
Transposition of fetus
8* DD. Of Hyperestrogenic state:

FEED the PoPPy
Fibroid
Endometrial hyperplasia
Endometriosis
DUB
PCO
Precocious Puberty
9* Polycystic Ovarian syndrome : EVA LONGORIA
Endometrial hyperplasia
Vicious cycle "LH , estrogen"
Anovulation
LH "increased"
Oligomenorrhea
Necklace appearance by u/s
Glucose intolerance
Obese
Rotterdam's def.
Infertility
Androgenism , Adam's criteria
10* Complications of cyst : MR. THIN
Malignancy
Rupture
Torsion
Hemorrhage
INfection , Inflammation
11* Causes of Amenorrhea after labor : LA CASA

Lactational
Another pregnancy
Chiari Frommel synd.
Asherman synd.
Sheehan synd.
Another cause of 2ry Amenorrhea
12* Antiphospholipid Ab synd. : ATRIAL

Autoimmune
Thrombosis
Reccurent abortion
IUGR
Abrubtio placenta , Aspirin , Anticardiolipin Ab.
LMW heparin , Lupus anticoagulant
13* Testicular feminization $ (Morris $): MORRIS

Male "xy , hormones"
Only fat in breasts
Receptor insensitive to androgen
Recessive "x-linked dis."
Internal testis
Sexy female
14* Defending Egypt From Invasive Enemy

Really Easy Soldier :
Descent
Engagment
Flexion
Internal rotation
Extension
Restitution
External rotation
Shoulders
But if we sit on out BREECH : Defending Egypt
Really Faked
Descent
Engagment
Rotation
Flexion
15* Functions of AF : WE-IMPACT
Wash birth canal
Excretion
Infection "bacteriostatic"
Mechanical trauma , Movement
Pulmonary hypoplasia
Adhesions
Cx dilatation
Temprature regulation
16* Elevated maternal serum alfa feto pt. :

HE-WRONG
Hepatic anomalies
Ectopic , multiple pregnancy
Wrong date or calculation
Renal anomalies
Obstruction in urinary system
Neural tube defect
GIT atresia
17* Uterine prolapse operations : FLUSH
Fothergill operation
Le Forte operation
Uterosacropexy
Sacrospinous fixation
Hystrectomy "VH & pelvic floor repair"
18* Progestins :
NOR THIS MEDICATION LEAVES GESTATIONAL
DISEASE NORMAL
NORETHISterone
MEDroxy p. acetate
LEVOnorgestrel
GESTodene
DESOgestrel
NORgestimate
19* Functions of cervical mucous : SOAP

Sperm capacitation
Ovulation tests
Ascending infections prevention
Plug during pregnancy
20* Postmenopausal bleeding : MAGIC-HRT
Malignancy "endo. cA"
Atrophic endometritis
General cause
Infections
Complications of prolapse
HRT
21* Diagnostic uses of curettage : HOPE
Hemorrhage " uterine bleeding for histopath."
Ovulation test "secretory changes"
Prolapse " exclude intrauterine pathology"
Endometritis "e.g T.B."
22* Therapeutic uses of curettage : READ
Retained products of conception
Endometrial polypi
Abortion "evacuate uterus"
DUB
23* Congenital cervical malformations : APE
Atresia
Patulous internal Os
Elongation
24* Personal history : NORMAL Parity

Name
Occupation
Residency
Marital status
Age
Life style "special habits"
Parity
N.B. : if you are taking medical sheet rather
than gyn. & obst. So it'll be NORMAL Sex
25* Five main symptoms of gyna. Sheet :

Post Menopausal Bleeding Indicates Atrophic
endometritis.
Pain
Mass
Bleeding
Infertility
Amenorrhea
26* Clinical aspects of Ovulation : ROOMS
Regular cycles
Ovulatory Discharge
Ovulatory spotting
Midcyclic pain "Mittleschmerz" , Mastalgia
Spasmodic dysmenorrheal
27* Investigations for Ovulation : CLEFT Palate

Cervical mucous changes , vaginal smear
LH surge , Laparoscopic view of CL
Endometrial biopsy "secretory"
Folliculometry "20 ml"
Temperature "biphasic"
Progesterone level " mid-luteal"
28* Uterine causes of abortion : STRAP

Septate uterus
Twins
RVF
Asherman $
Patulous Internal Os
29* Causes of proteinuria during pregnancy :
FIGO
False proteinuria " due to contamination"
Infection of urinary tract
Gestational proneinuria
Orthostatic
30* Causes of lower limb oedema : VALID

Varicose veins
Anasarca " hepatic, renal , nutritional ,
cardiac"
Lymphedema
Infection "cellulitis"
DVT
31* Consideration s to decide between

termination or conservation of pregnancy :
MILD
Maturity of fetus
Intensity of signs and symptoms
Labor or not
Distressed fetus or not
32* Acute complications of a preterm baby :

PAIR
PDA
Atelactesis
Intracranial hemorrhage
Retrolental fibroplasias
33* Causes of polyhydraminos :

Twins CHILDREN
Twins
Congenital malformations
Hydrops fetalis
Idiopathic "most common" , Infections
Large placenta
DM : most important"
Rh sensitization
Edema of the mother
Neuromuscular incoordination
34* Risk factors for dizygotic twins : DRIFT
Drugs " which inhibit or stimulate ovulation"
Racial
Increased age , parity
Familial tendency
Tall female
35* Placental functions : NEITHER BARRIER
Nutrition
Endocrinal
Immunological
Transfer waste products
Hemopoietic
Enzymatic
Respiratory
BARRIER
36* Abnormal shapes of placenta : Bi Bi CSF

Bi-lobate
Bi-partite
Circumvallate
Succenturiate
Fenestrata
37* Causes of 1ry post-partum hemorrhage :

TARDA
Trauma
Atony "most common"
Retained placenta
DIC
Acute inversion
38* Causes of bleeding in early pregnancy :

GLADE
Gestational trophoblastic diseases
Local causes
Abortion
Decidual hemorrhage
Ectopic pregnancy
39* DD. Of Uterine prolapse : EPIC

Elongation of cervix
Polyp "fibroid"
Inversion of uterus
Carcinoma of cervix
40* Criteria of diagnosing inevitable abortion

" 2 out of 5 " : Did Rats Ever Beat Cats?
Dilatation of Cx. " > 3 cm "
Rupture of membranes
Expulsion of products of conception
Bleeding " > 7 days "
Cramps despite narcotic analgesics
41* Uses of progesterone : SCALE

Surgery in pregnancy
Carcinoma of endometrium
Abortion
Luteal phase defect
Endometriosis
42* premenstrual tension syndrome : MAJOR

Mastalgia
Abdominal fullness
Joint pains
Odd behavior
Restlessness
43* Protective mechanisms of female genital

system : NASA 3M
No glands in vaginal epithelium
Acidic PH " vagina "
Stratified squamous epithelium " vagina "
Apposition of libia & Ant. , Post walls of vagina
Mucous of cervix " bactericidal "
Menstruation
Movement of cilia " tubes "
44* Functional overian cysts : GAS
Gonadotrophins increase " cause "
Asymptomatic unless complicated
Spontaneous resolving , Small in size , less
than Six cm.
45* Causes of ambiguous genitalia : CHALK
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Hermaphrodism
Adrenal , overian tumours during pregnancy
Luteoma of pregnancy
Klinefelter's $ , Turner's $
46* Constriction ring : 4A
Any stage of labor
Any part of uterus
Appearance of hour glass " retained placenta "
Amyl nitrite inhalation " treatment "
47* Developmental causes of contracted

pelvis : SONAR
Small pelvis , Split pelvis
Otto pelvis
Naegele's pelvis
Assimilation pelvis "High type"
Robert's pelvis
48* Causes of DIC in obstetrics : I AM DIC
Incompatibility transfusion " ABO system "
Abruptio placenta , Amniotic fluid embolism
Missed abortion
Dextran infusion
Intra-uterine infection
Chorioamnionitis
49* Causes of deficient lactation : CHEW
Constitutional underdeveloped breasts
Hypoprolactinemia " shehaan $ "
Emotional stresses
W eakness of the mother
50* Causes of congenital hydrocephalus : CIA
Chromosomal abnormalities " trisomy 18 "
Infections " CMV , toxoplasmosis "
Arnold Chiari syndrome
All praises be to Allah

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Eslam Ali Hamed

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious , the

1* Def. of normal labor : SMS ABC VIP

8* DD. Of Hyperestrogenic state:

11* Causes of Amenorrhea after labor : LA CASA

12* Antiphospholipid Ab synd. : ATRIAL

13* Testicular feminization $ (Morris $): MORRIS

14* Defending Egypt From Invasive Enemy

16* Elevated maternal serum alfa feto pt. :

19* Functions of cervical mucous : SOAP

24* Personal history : NORMAL Parity

25* Five main symptoms of gyna. Sheet :

27* Investigations for Ovulation : CLEFT Palate

28* Uterine causes of abortion : STRAP

30* Causes of lower limb oedema : VALID

31* Consideration s to decide between

32* Acute complications of a preterm baby :

33* Causes of polyhydraminos :

36* Abnormal shapes of placenta : Bi Bi CSF

37* Causes of 1ry post-partum hemorrhage :

38* Causes of bleeding in early pregnancy :

39* DD. Of Uterine prolapse : EPIC

40* Criteria of diagnosing inevitable abortion

41* Uses of progesterone : SCALE

42* premenstrual tension syndrome : MAJOR

43* Protective mechanisms of female genital

47* Developmental causes of contracted

All praises be to Allah

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