Exam MCCQE Topic 1 Question 178 Discussion
Actual exam question for Medical Council of Canada's MCCQE exam
Question #: 178
Topic #: 1
Question #: 178
Topic #: 1
A 44-year-old woman presents to the office to discuss contraception. During the gynecologic examination, you notice an anterior cystocele to the hymenal ring. The woman denies any bulge symptoms but does report dribbling of urine, especially when she coughs or jogs.
Which one of the following is the best next step?
Which one of the following is the best next step?
Suggested Answer: D Vote an answer
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:
This patient has stress urinary incontinence and an incidental cystocele. First-line management of mild pelvic organ prolapse and stress incontinence includes pelvic floor physiotherapy (e.g., Kegel exercises). Surgical options are reserved for severe or refractory cases.
Toronto Notes 2023 - Gynecology, Pelvic Floor Disorders:
"For asymptomatic prolapse or mild stress incontinence, recommend pelvic floor strengthening. Conservative management is preferred before surgical referral." MCCQE1 Objectives - Gynecology > Urogynecology:
"Candidates should initiate pelvic floor therapy in women with mild prolapse or urinary leakage prior to specialist referral." Topical estrogen (B) helps with atrophic vaginitis, not stress incontinence. Hysterectomy (A) and specialist referral (C) are premature. Avoiding impact sports (E) is not a treatment.
This patient has stress urinary incontinence and an incidental cystocele. First-line management of mild pelvic organ prolapse and stress incontinence includes pelvic floor physiotherapy (e.g., Kegel exercises). Surgical options are reserved for severe or refractory cases.
Toronto Notes 2023 - Gynecology, Pelvic Floor Disorders:
"For asymptomatic prolapse or mild stress incontinence, recommend pelvic floor strengthening. Conservative management is preferred before surgical referral." MCCQE1 Objectives - Gynecology > Urogynecology:
"Candidates should initiate pelvic floor therapy in women with mild prolapse or urinary leakage prior to specialist referral." Topical estrogen (B) helps with atrophic vaginitis, not stress incontinence. Hysterectomy (A) and specialist referral (C) are premature. Avoiding impact sports (E) is not a treatment.
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