What Athletic Trainers Need to Know About Gynecology
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1 What Athletic Trainers Need to Know About Gynecology Mona M. Shangold,, M.D. Director The Center for Women s Health and Sports Gynecology Philadelphia, PA
2 Main Topics Normal development and function Effects of exercise Indications for pelvic examination Common problems and treatments Which problems require interruption of training? Which problems do not require interruption of training?
3 Understanding Normal Function Puberty Menstrual Cycle Ovarian Cycle Vaginal Symptoms Menstrual Cramps and PMS
4 Normal Female Puberty Breast development: age Pubic hair: age Maximum growth rate: age First menstruation: age 9-159
5 Most Common Problems Amenorrhea and irregular periods Menstrual cramps PMS Ovarian cysts Eating disorders Menstrual headaches STDs Selecting contraceptive
6 Amenorrhea and Menstrual Irregularity Commonly related to exercise May be unrelated to exercise All athletes with these conditions need evaluation Most athletes with these conditions need hormonal treatment
7 Athlete #1 16 year old female XC runner Regular periods age Increased mileage and lost 10 lb. Not sexually active Very healthy diet but too few calories Ht=62 in. Wt= 105 Normal pelvic exam
8 Athlete #1 Diagnosis #1: exercise amenorrhea Treatment #1: food intake Treatment #2: BCP or HRT (Continue running)
9 Athlete #2 17 year old female XC athlete Runs 25 miles per week Poor diet with inadequate calories First period at age 15 Only 2 periods since age 15 6 stress fractures during past year Not sexually active Normal pelvic exam
10 Athlete #2 Diagnosis #1: hypothyroidism Diagnosis #2: low bone density Treatment #1: thyroid hormone Treatment #2: Birth Control Pills Treatment #3: Calcium supplement (continue running)
11 Athlete #3 19 year old female lacrosse player Regular periods until 6 months ago Irregular periods, then amenorrhea Sexually active/condom use 10-lb weight loss during season Healthy diet/adequate intake Normal exam
12 Athlete #3 Diagnosis #1: small pituitary tumor causing elevated prolactin levels Treatment #1: bromocriptine (Continue training)
13 Athlete #4 18 year old female swimmer Irregular periods since 1 st period at age 12 Mild acne + excess facial & body hair Eats well Not sexually active Ht=64 in. Wt=130 lb. Normal pelvic exam
14 Athlete #4 Diagnosis: polycystic ovarian disease Treatment: BCP or monthly progestin (continue swimming)
15 Athlete #5 29 year old female runner Regular periods from 1 st period at age 15 until age 27 BCP age Healthy diet with adequate calories Ht=66 in. Wt= 118 lb. Normal pelvic exam
16 Athlete #5 Diagnosis: premature ovarian failure ( premature menopause) Treatment: HRT or BCP (continuing running)
17 Athlete #6 33 year old female marathon runner Regular periods age Regular periods on BCP (age 19-32) Amenorrhea after stopped BCP Runs 40 mi/wk & 1 marathon/yr Eats 2200 calories/day Ht=64 in Wt=112 Normal exam
18 Athlete #6 Diagnosis #1: exercise amenorrhea Diagnosis #2: low estrogen levels Diagnosis #3: infertility Treatment option #1: running and/or caloric intake Treatment option #2: HRT (Dx( 1&2) Treatment option #3: ovulation induction (Dx 3) (continuing running)
19 Athlete #7 18 year old female swimmer Severe, disabling menstrual cramps with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Regular, predictable menstrual periods Not sexually active Normal pelvic exam
20 Athlete #7 Diagnosis: Physiologic dysmenorrhea (normal menstrual cramps) Treatment #1: ibuprofen or naproxen or diclofenac Treatment #2: birth control pills (continue swimming)
21 Menstrual Cramps Normal condition Caused by prostaglandin release in uterus Usually easily prevented with prostaglandin inhibitors Birth control pills usually decrease menstrual cramps
22 Athlete #8 25 year old female volleyball player Regular periods since 1 st period at age 13 Severe bloating, tiredness, and sadness only before each period Healthy diet Sexually active Normal exam
23 Athlete #8 Diagnosis: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Treatment #1: Yasmin Treatment #2: Sarafem (if needed) (continue training)
24 Athlete #9 15 year old female XC runner Pelvic pain while running before periods Family history of endometriosis Ultrasound: ovarian cyst (1 cm) Normal pelvic exam
25 Athlete #9 Diagnosis #1: normal ovarian follicle (cyst) Diagnosis #2: unexplained premenstrual pain during running Treatment option #1: Vary training to determine best ways to avoid pain Treatment option #2: BCP trial (Continue running)
26 Athlete #10 16 year old female runner First period at age 14 Very infrequent periods, then amenorrhea Ht=65 in. Wt= 100 lb. Eats very little Tries to remain thin in order to remain competitive as runner Normal exam
27 Athlete #10 Dx #1: Amenorrhea/low estrogen Diagnosis #2: eating disorder Diagnosis #3: low bone density Rx #1: Psych. care (involve coach) Rx #2: BCP or HRT Rx #3: food intake (interrupt training/limit running)
28 Athlete #11 21 year old female basketball player Menstrual headaches Regular menstrual periods Not sexually active Normal exam
29 Athlete #11 Diagnosis: Menstrual headaches Treatment option #1: Mircette Treatment option #2: low-dose estrogen patch during week of period Treatment option #3: #1 and #2 (continue training)
30 Athlete #12 22 year old female runner with severe vulvar pain and swelling Regular periods Recent oro-genital sexual activity Pelvic exam: Marked vulvar swelling and tenderness and open blisters
31 Athlete #12 Diagnosis: Genital herpes Treatment #1: Valtrex Treatment #2: topical anesthetic (interrupt training until symptoms resolve)
32 Athlete #13 20 year old female soccer player Recent onset of severe pelvic pain at end of last menstrual period Regular periods Sexually active Taking BCPs Pelvic exam: Cervical discharge and pelvic tenderness
33 Athlete #13 Diagnosis: Acute gonorrhea Treatment #1: Cipro Treatment #2: Partner needs treatment also (interrupt training until symptoms resolve)
34 Sexually Transmitted Diseases All sexually active women should be screened for STDs All sexually active women should be counseled about STD prevention
35 Selecting a Contraceptive Birth Control Pills Contraceptive patch Contraceptive vaginal ring Condoms Diaphragm IUD
36 Birth Control Pills for Athletes Avoid weight gain Avoid mood changes Avoid menstrual cramps and headaches Avoid break-through bleeding Have regular, predictable periods Replace deficient hormones
37 Choosing the Best BCP for Each Athlete If no symptoms prior: Alesse If acne prior: Yasmin, Estrostep,, or Ortho-Tricyclen If moody prior: Alesse, Yasmin,, or Estrostep If cramps prior: Alesse If headaches prior: Mircette If breakthrough bleeding on BCP: Ovcon
38 Indications for a Pelvic Exam Age 18 Sexual activity Pelvic or vulvovaginal pain Vulvovaginal itching or discharge Menstrual irregularity or amenorrhea Precocious or delayed puberty STD exposure
39 When to Interrupt Training Too much pain to exercise Eating disorder or other disorder with excessive thinness Pregnancy (consult obstetrician for specific advice)
40 Conclusions Encourage all athletes to get routine GYN care Encourage athletes to seek evaluation for all GYN problems Encourage compliance with therapy Encourage BCP, condoms, and healthy diet Rarely need to interrupt training
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