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Adolescent gynaecology - lower abdominal pain
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pregnancy, miscarriage, placental abruption and uterine rupture) and gynaecological emergencies (eg ovarian … and vomiting Ectopic pregnancy Abdominal/pelvic pain Missed period with subsequent vaginal bleeding Can have … rate Molar pregnancy Vaginal bleeding Pelvic pain Enlarged uterus Severe vomiting Infection Pelvic …
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Sexual health history taking in the adolescent
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risk’ group for STIs and unplanned pregnancy Young people consistently have the highest incidence … (Contraception) “Are you, or your partner/s, using contraception to prevent pregnancy and STIs?” Establish … talk about ways to reduce your risk of pregnancy and STIs?” Barrier contraception should be recommended …
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Abdominal pain - acute
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Ectopic pregnancy Ovarian cyst - torsion /rupture Testicular torsion DKA Sepsis Primary bacterial …. These may include: Urine analysis (+/- culture +/- pregnancy test if indicated) LFTs eg for hepatitis Lipase … Intussusception Right lower quadrant Appendicitis Ectopic pregnancy Ovarian cyst - torsion /rupture …
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
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of pregnancy and test where appropriate Need for emergency contraception Ongoing contraceptive needs HEEADSSS … Epididymo-orchitis or PID Reactive arthritis Infertility or ectopic pregnancy Investigations First pass urine … sequelae including ectopic pregnancy, infertility and chronic pelvic pain Symptoms Range from asymptomatic …
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Contraception
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Sexually transmitted infections Key Points Adolescents are at increased risk of unintended pregnancy … successfully lowered Australia’s teenage pregnancy rate Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs … 1 pregnancy per 100 women per year with typical use Method What is it and how it works Benefits Side …
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Vitamin D deficiency
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to measure vitamin D status The recommended 25-OH-D level is ≥50 nmol/L at all ages and during pregnancy … and after school/preschool Pregnancy/ Adults Summer 6-7 minutes with arms (or equivalent area) exposed …%20Edition.pdf > Paxton, GA et al 2013, 'Vitamin D and health in pregnancy, infants, children and adolescents …
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Abdominal pain - chronic
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, depending on likely diagnoses, may include: urinalysis (+/- culture +/- pregnancy test +/- STI screen …, adolescent medicine or a paediatric chronic pain management service Consider consultation with local … to general paediatrics, adolescent medicine or paediatric chronic pain management service Consider transfer …
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Cannabis withdrawal syndrome
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and their severity Physical health issues Mental health issues, including symptoms of psychosis Pregnancy Young …, including Hepatitis B and HPV (consider hepatitis A) Investigations Opportunistic sexual health, pregnancy … for health professionals seeking advice from addiction medicine specialists: New South Wales: 1800 023 687 …
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Vomiting
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Cyclical vomiting syndrome Urinary frequency, body changes, sexually active Pregnancy Induced vomiting … Medicines Handbook Children's Dosing Companion, https://childrens.amh.net.au/ (viewed 14 January 2025 …
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Chickenpox (varicella)
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of pregnancy Consider IV aciclovir in the following cases Premature neonates and term neonates <7 days of age … by Necrotizing Fasciitis and Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome. The American journal of Forensic Medicine …