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What hormone is responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics during puberty?
What hormone is responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics during puberty?
Clitoromegaly at puberty is indicative of 5α reductase deficiency.
Clitoromegaly at puberty is indicative of 5α reductase deficiency.
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What is absent in individuals with Partial AIS?
What is absent in individuals with Partial AIS?
Breast development
Individuals with 5α reductase deficiency have _____ genitalia.
Individuals with 5α reductase deficiency have _____ genitalia.
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Match the feature with the correct condition (Partial AIS or 5α reductase deficiency):
Match the feature with the correct condition (Partial AIS or 5α reductase deficiency):
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What is the karyotype in a case of primary amenorrhea described?
What is the karyotype in a case of primary amenorrhea described?
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An inflated swollen hymen may indicate an imperforate hymen.
An inflated swollen hymen may indicate an imperforate hymen.
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What is the management for an imperforate hymen?
What is the management for an imperforate hymen?
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An enlarged uterus with blood collection in the uterus is known as ______.
An enlarged uterus with blood collection in the uterus is known as ______.
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Match the diagnostic findings with their corresponding conditions:
Match the diagnostic findings with their corresponding conditions:
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What condition is linked to normal levels of LH and FSH?
What condition is linked to normal levels of LH and FSH?
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Elevated levels of LH and FSH indicate Kallmann syndrome.
Elevated levels of LH and FSH indicate Kallmann syndrome.
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Name one condition that is a subcategory of gonadal dysgenesis.
Name one condition that is a subcategory of gonadal dysgenesis.
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Kallmann syndrome is characterized by the absence of development of the __________.
Kallmann syndrome is characterized by the absence of development of the __________.
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Match the following conditions with their descriptions:
Match the following conditions with their descriptions:
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What is the primary management approach for an individual diagnosed with Disorders of Sexual Development (46 XY)?
What is the primary management approach for an individual diagnosed with Disorders of Sexual Development (46 XY)?
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Individuals with 5α reductase deficiency typically present with male external genitalia at birth.
Individuals with 5α reductase deficiency typically present with male external genitalia at birth.
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What condition is often associated with delayed puberty in individuals with Disorders of Sexual Development?
What condition is often associated with delayed puberty in individuals with Disorders of Sexual Development?
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In boys with 5α reductase deficiency, testosterone is converted to _____, leading to female external genital organs.
In boys with 5α reductase deficiency, testosterone is converted to _____, leading to female external genital organs.
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Match the following features with their corresponding conditions:
Match the following features with their corresponding conditions:
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Which of the following is the most common cause of cryptomenorrhea?
Which of the following is the most common cause of cryptomenorrhea?
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A urine pregnancy test is not required if there is adequate breast development.
A urine pregnancy test is not required if there is adequate breast development.
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What are two key steps in the work-up process for primary amenorrhea?
What are two key steps in the work-up process for primary amenorrhea?
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Conditions associated with a present uterus but menstrual abnormalities include __________ and Kallmann syndrome.
Conditions associated with a present uterus but menstrual abnormalities include __________ and Kallmann syndrome.
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Match the following conditions with their respective categories:
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What is the most common karyotype associated with Turner's Syndrome?
What is the most common karyotype associated with Turner's Syndrome?
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Patients with Turner's Syndrome typically have normal estrogen levels.
Patients with Turner's Syndrome typically have normal estrogen levels.
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What is a common cardiovascular condition associated with Turner's Syndrome?
What is a common cardiovascular condition associated with Turner's Syndrome?
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In Turner's Syndrome, the presence of _____ ovaries leads to a decrease in estrogen production.
In Turner's Syndrome, the presence of _____ ovaries leads to a decrease in estrogen production.
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Match the following features to their respective syndromes:
Match the following features to their respective syndromes:
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What role do Lactobacilli play in vaginal health?
What role do Lactobacilli play in vaginal health?
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Leucorrhoea is characterized by a thick discharge during the first half of the menstrual cycle.
Leucorrhoea is characterized by a thick discharge during the first half of the menstrual cycle.
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What is the primary purpose of a Pap smear?
What is the primary purpose of a Pap smear?
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The predominant vaginal flora in healthy women consists mainly of __________.
The predominant vaginal flora in healthy women consists mainly of __________.
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Match the following characteristics with the correct type of discharge:
Match the following characteristics with the correct type of discharge:
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What is the karyotype of Swyer Syndrome?
What is the karyotype of Swyer Syndrome?
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Individuals with Turner’s Syndrome typically have dysgenetic testes.
Individuals with Turner’s Syndrome typically have dysgenetic testes.
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Name the gene affected in Kallman Syndrome.
Name the gene affected in Kallman Syndrome.
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In Kallman Syndrome, individuals may experience __________ due to hypothalamic failure.
In Kallman Syndrome, individuals may experience __________ due to hypothalamic failure.
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What feature differentiates Swyer Syndrome from Turner's Syndrome in terms of gonads?
What feature differentiates Swyer Syndrome from Turner's Syndrome in terms of gonads?
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Individuals with Swyer Syndrome typically have normal breast development.
Individuals with Swyer Syndrome typically have normal breast development.
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List one feature that is common to both Swyer Syndrome and Turner’s Syndrome.
List one feature that is common to both Swyer Syndrome and Turner’s Syndrome.
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Match the genetic conditions with their corresponding features:
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What is the main management option for the condition of Müllerian agenesis?
What is the main management option for the condition of Müllerian agenesis?
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Individuals with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) can produce biological children.
Individuals with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) can produce biological children.
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What karyotype is associated with Müllerian agenesis?
What karyotype is associated with Müllerian agenesis?
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The _______ technique and the Veitch technique are used for vaginoplasty in Müllerian agenesis management.
The _______ technique and the Veitch technique are used for vaginoplasty in Müllerian agenesis management.
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Match the following conditions with their karyotype:
Match the following conditions with their karyotype:
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What is the commonest cause of primary amenorrhea in India?
What is the commonest cause of primary amenorrhea in India?
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A girl who has not menstruated by the age of 15 and has breast budding is considered to have primary amenorrhea.
A girl who has not menstruated by the age of 15 and has breast budding is considered to have primary amenorrhea.
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What is the hormonal profile in Kallmann syndrome?
What is the hormonal profile in Kallmann syndrome?
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The absence of menstruation by age 13 without breast budding indicates __________.
The absence of menstruation by age 13 without breast budding indicates __________.
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Match the following conditions to their hormonal profiles:
Match the following conditions to their hormonal profiles:
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Which of the following Tanner stages represents breast budding?
Which of the following Tanner stages represents breast budding?
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Gonadal dysgenesis can present as either Turner’s syndrome or Swyer syndrome.
Gonadal dysgenesis can present as either Turner’s syndrome or Swyer syndrome.
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Thelarche refers to the development of __________.
Thelarche refers to the development of __________.
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What condition is characterized by normal levels of LH and FSH but abnormal development of external genitalia?
What condition is characterized by normal levels of LH and FSH but abnormal development of external genitalia?
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What is the common cause of gonadal dysgenesis?
What is the common cause of gonadal dysgenesis?
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Study Notes
Primary Amenorrhea
- Absence of menstruation by 13 years if breast budding is absent.
- Absence of menstruation by 15 years if breast budding is present.
- Breast budding should be present for at least 3 years prior to menstruation.
- Most common causes worldwide are Gonadal Dysgenesis followed by Mullerian Agenesis.
- Most common causes in India are Mullerian Agenesis followed by Gonadal Dysgenesis.
Hypothalamic Causes
- Kallmann Syndrome: Characterized by low LH and FSH levels.
Pituitary Causes
- Tumors such as Craniopharyngioma can lead to primary amenorrhea.
Ovarian Causes
- Gonadal Dysgenesis:
- Turner's Syndrome - occurs in individuals with a 45XO karyotype.
- Swyer Syndrome - occurs in individuals with a 46XY karyotype.
- Pure Gonadal Dysgenesis - occurs in individuals with a 46XX karyotype.
- Gonadal Dysgenesis results in elevated levels of LH and FSH, as well as decreased estrogen and testosterone levels.
Uterine Causes
- Mullerian Agenesis:
- Individuals with Mullerian Agenesis have normal LH, FSH, and Estrogen levels.
- Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS):
- Individuals with AIS have normal LH and FSH levels, but will have male levels of Testosterone.
- AIS individuals are insensitive to Testosterone, therefore their bodies do not experience the typical masculine features that occur with puberty.
Outflow Tract Obstruction
- This includes conditions such as imperforate hymen, transverse vaginal septum, or vaginal atresia/agenesis
- The uterus may be present but the menstrual flow is blocked, causing menstrual blood to accumulate in the uterus or vagina.
- This can cause a supra pubic bulge, cyclic pain, and endometriosis.
- Hematocolpos - when blood accumulates in the vagina
- Hematometra - when blood accumulates in the uterus
Work Up
- Physical Examination: Assess breast development and pubic hair.
- Urine Pregnancy Test (UPT): If adequate breast development has occurred.
- Ultrasound (USG): Assess the uterus.
- Hormone Levels: Measure FSH, LH, and Estrogen.
- Karyotyping: The preferred diagnostic method (Best Ix).
Mullerian Agenesis
- Also known as Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome.
- Characterized by the absence of both Mullerian ducts, resulting in the absence of fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and upper vagina.
- Occurs in individuals with a 46XX karyotype.
- Internal genitalia is absent, but external genitalia is typically normal.
- Breast development and pubic/axillary hair growth are normal.
- LH and FSH levels are normal.
- May be associated with other anomalies such as renal agenesis, horseshoe kidney, or skeletal anomalies.
- May become pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF) with a surrogate mother.
- Vaginoplasty is recommended prior to or after marriage.
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS)
- Occurs in individuals with a 46XY karyotype.
- Individuals possess testes, but are insensitive to Testosterone
- External genitalia is typically female.
- Breast development is normal.
- Pubic and axillary hair is typically scanty.
- Individuals will have normal LH and FSH levels, but they have male level testosterone.
- The disorder is irreversible.
Swyer Syndrome
- Occurs in individuals with a 46XY karyotype.
- Individuals have gonadal dysgenesis, with either streak ovaries or dysgenetic testes.
- Individuals have a normal female external appearance with a normal height.
- External genitalia is typically female.
- Breast development is absent.
- Pubic and axillary hair may be scant.
Turner Syndrome
- Occurs in individuals with a 45XO karyotype.
- Individuals have streak ovaries, which are non-functional ovaries.
- Individuals have short stature.
- Individuals will experience symptoms of low estrogen levels.
- Other physical characteristics include:
- Webbing of the neck .
- Low posterior hairline.
- Shield-shaped chest.
- Widely spaced nipples.
- Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL).
- Autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, Hashimoto thyroiditis, and celiac disease.
- Cubitus valgus (increased carrying angle of the elbow).
- Cardiac disease such as bicuspid aortic valve, and coarctation of the aorta.
Kallmann Syndrome
- Occurs in individuals with a 46XX karyotype.
- The condition is caused by a mutation in the KAL1 gene and affects the development of the hypothalamus.
- Individuals have a normal female appearance, but they develop hypoplastic uterus due to low estrogen levels.
- Individuals have impaired sense of smell (anosmia).
- Individuals have low levels of LH, FSH, and Estrogen.
- Individuals have a normal stature.
Vaginitis and Cervicitis
- Vaginal flora is polymicrobial.
- Lactobacilli or Doderlein bacilli, gram +ve bacilli, are the most common bacteria found in a healthy vagina.
- Lactic acid is created by Lactobacilli and contributes to the acidic pH of the vagina for its defense mechanism.
- Estrogen plays an important role in maintaining an acidic vaginal pH.
- This acidic environment can help suppress the growth of many pathogenic microorganisms.
- Candida can survive in the acidic vaginal environment.
Pap Smear
- An important screening test for cervical cancer.
Leucorrhoea
- A common vaginal discharge that occurs in healthy individuals.
- Discharge is generally colorless, odorless, and varies in consistency throughout the menstrual cycle.
- Discharge becomes thinner during the first half of the cycle, due to estrogen, and thicker during the second half, due to progesterone.
- No itching or dysuria (pain with urination) is associated with normal vaginal discharge.
Bacterial Vaginosis Discharge
- Bacterial vaginosis discharge is often gray or white and has a fishy odor.
- No itching or dysuria (pain with urination) is associated with bacterial vaginosis.
Differential Diagnosis for Vaginal Discharge
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Physiological vaginal Discharge:
- Colorless, odorless.
- No pruritis or dysuria.
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Bacterial Vaginosis:
- Colorless, fishy odor.
- No pruritis or dysuria.
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Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
- White curdlike discharge.
- Itching and/or dysuria.
Gonadal Dysgenesis
- Individuals with Gonadal Dysgenesis will have low estrogen which often results in the following:
- Absence of breast development.
- Hypoplastic (infantile) uterus.
- Scanty pubic and axillary hair.
Turner Syndrome
- Karyotype: 45XO
- Gonads: Streak Ovaries.
- Stature (height): Short.
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Additional features:
- Webbing of the neck.
- Low posterior hairline.
- Shield-shaped chest.
- Wide spaced nipples.
- Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL).
- Autoimmune diseases.
- Cubitus valgus.
- Cardiac disease.
Kallmann Syndrome
- Characterized by decreased levels of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GNRH), leading to low levels of LH, FSH, and Estrogen.
- Individuals have delayed puberty, primary amenorrhea, infertility and hypoplastic uterus.
- Treatment involves pulsatile administration of GnRH.
Management of Gonadal Dysgenesis
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Turner Syndrome:
- Individuals may require estrogen replacement therapy for sexual development and bone health.
- Management of cardiac and other associated health conditions.
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Swyer Syndrome:
- Gonadectomy may be recommended to reduce the risk of malignancy.
- Estrogen replacement therapy may be considered for sexual development and bone health.
Management of Primary Amenorrhea
- Imperforate hymen: Cruciate incision.
- Mullerian Agenesis: Vaginoplasty (typically performed before or after marriage).
- AIS: Gonadectomy, vaginoplasty, and estrogen replacement therapy.
- Note:* This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute medical advice from a healthcare professional. Please consult with a doctor or other qualified healthcare provider for questions about diagnosis and treatment.
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This quiz covers essential aspects of primary amenorrhea, including its definitions, causes, and classifications. Learn about the various hormonal and genetic factors contributing to the condition and explore the most common causes observed worldwide and in India.