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Gynecology Exam Review: Menstrual & Related Disorders for Physician Assistants Prepare for your physician assistant certification exam with this concise review of menstrual and gynecologic disorders from A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physician Assistants by Claire Babcock O'Connell and Thea Cogan-Drew. This summary covers diagnostic pearls, management strategies, and high-yield clinical concepts for menstrual irregularities, uterine and ovarian conditions, cervical pathology, breast disorders, and contraception. Watch the podcast summary above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for in-depth clinical review and medical exam prep. Menstrual Disorders Amenorrhea: Primary (no menses by age 15) or secondary (loss of menses after onset). Diagnose with hCG, hormone studies, and imaging. Management depends on cause (e.g., hormone therapy, lifestyle changes). Dysmenorrhea: Painful menstruation. Primary (due to pr...