Metro Med

Condition Workup: Diabetes Insipidus

Free Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p3qNz5B-y6HDMyOwV4AFenO2y4-dac2_/view?usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p3qNz5B-y6HDMyOwV4AFenO2y4-dac2_/view?usp=sharing] In this endocrinology series, we explore Diabetes Insipidus (DI) – its types, causes, diagnosis, and management. 💧 Understand the pathophysiology – central vs nephrogenic DI and the role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). 🧠 Identify key causes – head trauma, pituitary surgery, genetic mutations, lithium use, and chronic kidney disease. 🚱 Recognize clinical features – polyuria, polydipsia, nocturia, and dehydration. 🧪 Learn diagnostic tests – water deprivation test, serum/urine osmolality, and response to desmopressin. 💉 Review treatment options – desmopressin for central DI and thiazides or NSAIDs for nephrogenic DI. 🎧 A must-listen for medical students, endocrinology trainees, and clinicians refreshing their knowledge of fluid balance disorders. #DiabetesInsipidus #EndocrinologyPodcast #ADH #Desmopressin #Polyuria #MedicalEducation #FluidBalance #CentralDI #NephrogenicDI #Electrolytes

Contraception: Medical Revision

In this gynaecology series, we cover Contraception: methods, mechanisms, counselling tips, and emergency contraception options. 💊 Explore hormonal contraception – combined pill, progestogen-only pill, patches, injections, and implants. 🌀 Understand long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) – intrauterine devices (IUD & IUS) and implants. 💬 Learn effective counselling strategies – choosing the right method based on medical eligibility, lifestyle, and preferences. ⚠️ Review emergency contraception – levonorgestrel, ulipristal acetate (EllaOne), and the copper IUD. ⏱️ Know the time frames – emergency pills vs. copper coil, and key contraindications. 📋 Debunk myths – weight, fertility return, and cancer risks. 🎧 Perfect for medical students, GP trainees, sexual health professionals, and anyone wanting a comprehensive refresher. #Contraception #EmergencyContraception #FamilyPlanning #SexualHealth #IUD #POP #COCP #Ulipristal #MedicalPodcast #WomensHealth #ReproductiveHealth

Cervical Ectropion: Condition Workup

In this gynaecology series, we explore Cervical Ectropion (also known as cervical ectopy): causes, clinical features, diagnosis, and management. 🧬 Understand the pathophysiology – eversion of the endocervical columnar epithelium onto the ectocervix, often hormone-related. ⚠️ Identify common causes – pregnancy, combined oral contraceptive pills, and puberty due to increased estrogen levels. 🩸 Recognize key symptoms – postcoital bleeding, increased vaginal discharge, or asymptomatic findings on cervical screening. 🧪 Learn diagnostic steps – speculum exam, cervical screening (smear test), and colposcopy when indicated. 🧑‍⚕️ Review management options – reassurance, cauterisation (if symptomatic), and when to refer. 🎧 Ideal for medical students, junior doctors, and anyone interested in women’s health and reproductive medicine. #CervicalEctropion #CervicalHealth #GynaecologyPodcast #PostcoitalBleeding #MedicalEducation #Colposcopy #WomensHealth #ReproductiveMedicine

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM): Condition Workup

In this obstetrics and gynaecology series, we break down Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM): its pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis, management, and postpartum considerations. 🧬 Understand the pathophysiology – insulin resistance driven by placental hormones during pregnancy. ⚠️ Identify risk factors – obesity, previous GDM, family history of type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and advanced maternal age. 🩺 Learn how it’s diagnosed – glucose tolerance testing (OGTT) and timing during antenatal care. 🥗 Explore management – dietary and lifestyle changes, glucose monitoring, metformin, and insulin therapy. 🤰 Discuss maternal & fetal complications – macrosomia, pre-eclampsia, neonatal hypoglycaemia, and long-term risks. 👶 Review postpartum follow-up – screening for type 2 diabetes and future pregnancy considerations. 🎧 Perfect for medical students, midwives, junior doctors, and anyone preparing for obstetrics rotations or exams. #GestationalDiabetes #GDM #PregnancyCare #ObstetricsPodcast #MedicalPodcast #MaternalHealth #OGTT #DiabetesInPregnancy #WomensHealth

Endometrial Cancer: Condition Workup

In this obstetrics and gynaecology series, we explore Endometrial Cancer: its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, investigations, and management. 🧬 Understand the pathophysiology – abnormal proliferation of the endometrial lining, often linked to unopposed estrogen exposure. ⚠️ Identify key risk factors – obesity, PCOS, nulliparity, diabetes, tamoxifen use, and Lynch syndrome. 🩸 Recognize hallmark symptoms – postmenopausal bleeding, intermenstrual bleeding, and pelvic discomfort. 🧪 Explore investigations – transvaginal ultrasound, endometrial biopsy, hysteroscopy, and staging with imaging. 💉 Review treatment options – typically surgery (total hysterectomy), plus radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or hormonal therapy depending on stage. 🛡️ Discuss prevention and screening – especially in high-risk patients (e.g., those with Lynch syndrome). 🎧 Ideal for medical students, clinicians, and women’s health advocates seeking a comprehensive overview of endometrial (uterine) cancer. #EndometrialCancer #UterineCancer #GynaecologyPodcast #PostmenopausalBleeding #WomensHealth #MedicalEducation #LynchSyndrome #CancerAwareness