Uterus (Fibroids + Infertility) Module Review

Flashcards based on key concepts from the Uterus (Fibroids + Infertility) module, focusing on classification, symptoms, imaging, and mechanisms related to fibroids and infertility.

What are uterine fibroids classified as?

Benign smooth muscle tumors.

What is another name for fibroids?

Leiomyomas.

What stimulates fibroid growth most strongly?

Estrogen and progesterone.

What typically happens to fibroids after menopause?

Fibroids typically shrink after menopause.

Which type of fibroid arises from the outer uterine wall?

Subserosal.

What characterizes a pedunculated fibroid?

Attachment by a stalk.

What is a specific complication of pedunculated fibroids?

Torsion leading to necrosis.

Which symptom is most associated with uterine fibroids?

Heavy menstrual bleeding.

Which imaging modality is most sensitive for evaluating fibroids?

MRI.

What effect do large fibroids have on urinary imaging?

Bladder displacement.

What is the most common cause of female infertility?

Fallopian tube pathology.

What does hysterosalpingography assess in relation to infertility?

Fallopian tube patency.

What does failure of contrast to spill from fallopian tubes indicate?

Tubal obstruction.

What condition can cause infertility due to the inability to support implantation?

Fibroids.

How is infertility related to pituitary dysfunction classified?

Metabolic.