Clinician Specialty: General Practitioner
HPC:
Patient is a 32-year-old female presenting with primary infertility, having been trying to conceive for 18 months. She reports regular menstrual cycles but has noticed increased premenstrual symptoms recently. She denies any significant pain during menstruation or intercourse. She is seeking guidance on further investigations and potential fertility treatment options.
GP:
G1 P0
TTC: 18 months
Previous fertility treatments:
None reported.
Medications:
* Folic Acid 400mcg, once daily, for preconception health.
* Vitamin D 1000 IU, once daily, for general health.
Allergies:
* Penicillin, rash.
Phx:
History of mild asthma, well-controlled with as-needed salbutamol. No other significant past medical history.
Menstrual Hx:
Menarche 13 years
Period length 5 days
Period pattern Day 1: H, Day 2: H, Day 3: M, Day 4: L, Day 5: VL. Occasionally brown bleeding (B) on Day 6.
total cycle length 28 days
any fertile mucus Clear, stretchy mucus observed around day 14-15 of cycle, wet sensation.
luteal phase length 13 days
bleeding in the cycle other than menstruation None reported.
Endometriosis screen:
Pain with periods: Severity 3/10, mainly on days 1-2. Described as dull cramping, relieved by paracetamol.
Pain on intercourse: Denies pain with intercourse.
Pain in other times of cycle: None.
Bladder pain or symptoms with period: None.
bowel pain with menstruation or other times: None.
analgesia needed - what taken and how often: Paracetamol 500mg, 1-2 tablets twice daily on days 1-2 of menses.
PMS: Symptoms include irritability, bloating, and breast tenderness for 3-4 days prior to menses, resolving with onset of bleeding.
PCOS screen:
Hirsutism: None.
Acne: Mild facial acne since age 16, typically worse around menses. Uses over-the-counter topical treatments. No significant severity or triggers identified.
Prolactin screen:
Ni allergy- (cheap jewelry rash): None.
Dermagraphism: None.
skin issues/ rashes/ warts: None.
thrush: Occasional history of thrush, treated with over-the-counter antifungals.
galactorrhoea: None.
Insulin Resistance Screen:
Weight history: Stable weight for the past 5 years. Reports a healthy BMI, no significant fluctuations.
central distribution: No central fat distribution noted.
skin tags: None.
Social:
Diet: Balanced diet, consumes moderate carbohydrates. Prioritises whole foods and lean proteins.
Lifestyle:
exercise: Exercises 3-4 times per week (mix of cycling and strength training) for 45-60 minutes per session.
alcohol: Occasional social drinking, 1-2 units per week.
smoking: Never smoked.
CST:
1 November 2023, normal results.
Mamograms:
Not applicable for age.
Fhx:
Diabetes: Maternal grandmother type 2 diabetes.
PCOS: No family history.
Endometriosis: Maternal aunt with endometriosis.
Thyroid problems: No family history.
Autoimmune: No family history.
Other: No other significant family medical history.
Partner- SFA seminal fluid analysis done before/ results:
Seminal fluid analysis performed 3 months prior, results were within normal limits for concentration, motility, and morphology.
Investigations done to date:
* 15 September 2024: Day 3 FSH, LH, Oestradiol - all within normal range.
* 22 September 2024: Day 21 Progesterone - indicated ovulation.
A:
32-year-old female with primary infertility for 18 months. Initial investigations suggest ovulatory cycles and normal male factor. Patient reports regular cycles with mild PMS and no significant endometriosis symptoms. Family history of endometriosis in a maternal aunt. Further investigations are warranted to identify potential contributing factors to infertility.
Plan:
* antenatal screen: Complete routine antenatal blood screen (full blood count, blood group, rhesus status, antibody screen, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, C, HIV, syphilis).
* hormone profile: Repeat hormone profile including thyroid function tests and prolactin.
* infectious cervix screen: Chlamydia and gonorrhoea PCR.
* ultrasound: Pelvic ultrasound to assess uterine morphology, ovarian reserve, and rule out any structural abnormalities or endometriomas.
* charting: Advise continued ovulation tracking (e.g., basal body temperature, ovulation predictor kits).
* referrals: Referral to a fertility specialist for comprehensive assessment and management plan.
HPC:
[description of the history of the presenting complaint] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write in paragraphs of full sentences.)
GP:
[number of previous pregnancies (G) and births (P)] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a single line.)
TTC: (trying to conceive length of time)
[duration of time the patient has been trying to conceive] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a single line.)
Previous fertility treatments:
[details of any previous fertility treatments received, including type and outcome] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write in paragraphs of full sentences.)
Medications:
[list of all current medications, including dosage, frequency, and reason for use] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a bulleted list.)
Allergies:
[list of known allergies, including type of allergen and reaction] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a bulleted list.)
Phx:
[description of past medical history and relevant health conditions] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write in paragraphs of full sentences.)
Menstrual Hx:
Menarche
[age at menarche] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a single line.)
Period length
[typical duration of menstrual bleeding] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a single line.)
Period pattern (include days and heaviness of each day as H for heavy, M for medium, L for light, VL for very light, and B for brown bleeding)
[detailed description of menstrual bleeding pattern, including days and heaviness levels for each day] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write in a descriptive sentence.)
total cycle length
[average total length of menstrual cycle] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a single line.)
any fertile mucus (clear stretchy or wet sensation, include which day of the cycle)
[description of fertile mucus presence, including sensation and day of cycle observed] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write in a descriptive sentence.)
luteal phase length
[length of the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a single line.)
bleeding in the cycle other than menstruation
[description of any bleeding occurring outside of regular menstruation] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write in a descriptive sentence.)
Endometriosis screen:
Pain with periods (severity rating score out of 10), which days
[description of pain experienced during periods, including severity score out of 10 and specific days of the cycle] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
Pain on intercourse (deep or vaginal)
[description of pain experienced during intercourse, specifying if deep or vaginal] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
Pain in other times of cycle (time of cycle and severity)
[description of pain experienced at other times in the cycle, including specific timing and severity] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
Bladder pain or symptoms with period
[description of any bladder pain or symptoms experienced during periods] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
bowel pain with menstruation or other times
[description of any bowel pain experienced with menstruation or at other times] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
analgesia needed - what taken and how often
[details of analgesia required, including type taken and frequency of use] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
PMS: (include symptoms, number of days, and resolution with menses)
[description of premenstrual syndrome symptoms, including type of symptoms, number of days experienced, and how they resolve with menses] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write in paragraphs of full sentences.)
PCOS screen:
Hirsutism: sites, description
[description of hirsutism, including affected sites and characteristics] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
Acne: age, severity, treatment needed, triggers
[description of acne, including age of onset, severity, treatments used, and identified triggers] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
Prolactin screen:
Ni allergy- (cheap jewelry rash)
[presence of nickel allergy, specifically cheap jewelry rash] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
Dermagraphism
[presence of dermagraphism] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
skin issues/ rashes/ warts
[description of any other skin issues, rashes, or warts] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
thrush
[history or presence of thrush] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
galactorrhoea
[presence of galactorrhoea] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
Insulin Resistance Screen:
Weight history:
[detailed weight history, including significant changes or patterns] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write in paragraphs of full sentences.)
central distribution
[description of fat distribution, specifically if central] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
skin tags
[presence and location of skin tags] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
Social:
Diet: including carbohydrate intake
[description of dietary habits, specifically including carbohydrate intake] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write in paragraphs of full sentences.)
Lifestyle:
exercise
[details of exercise routine, including type, frequency, and duration] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
alcohol
[details of alcohol consumption, including frequency and amount] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
smoking
[smoking status, including type, frequency, and duration if applicable] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
CST:
[date and results of most recent Cervical Screening Test] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
Mamograms:
[dates and results of most recent mammograms] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
Fhx:
Diabetes:
[family history of diabetes, including affected relatives] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
PCOS:
[family history of PCOS, including affected relatives] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
Endometriosis:
[family history of endometriosis, including affected relatives] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
Thyroid problems:
[family history of thyroid problems, including affected relatives] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
Autoimmune:
[family history of autoimmune conditions, including affected relatives] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
Other:
[any other significant family medical history not listed above] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a descriptive sentence.)
Partner- SFA seminal fluid analysis done before/ results:
[details of partner's seminal fluid analysis, including whether it was done previously and the results] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write in paragraphs of full sentences.)
Investigations done to date:
[summary of all investigations performed to date, including type, date, and key findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a bulleted list.)
A:
[assessment of the patient's condition based on all gathered information] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write in paragraphs of full sentences.)
Plan:
antenatal screen
[details of antenatal screen plan] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a bulleted list item.)
hormone profile
[details of hormone profile plan] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a bulleted list item.)
infectious cervix screen
[details of infectious cervix screen plan] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a bulleted list item.)
ultrasound
[details of ultrasound plan] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a bulleted list item.)
charting
[details of charting plan] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a bulleted list item.)
referrals.
[details of referral plan] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as a bulleted list item.)