Disorders of Puberty — Flashcards

In polycystic ovarian syndrome, excess androgen (from theca cells) is converted to _____ in adipose tissue, which inhibits FSH secretion from anterior pituitary

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition characterized by at least 2/3 of the following criteria:- signs of _____- irregular periods (typically oligomenorrhea)- polycystic ovaries on ultrasound

Primary ovarian insufficiency is associated with _____ abnormalities, especially in those younger than 30

_____ ng/mL of AMH is seen in PCOD and hyperstimulation syndrome.

The response of testosterone to hCG is _____ in ovotesticular disorder

_____ syndrome is due to a defect in the androgen receptor, which results in a normal-appearing female that is genotypically XY

_____ presents with enlarged, bilateral cystic ovaries

In women, decreased levels of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) causes _____ due to increased free testosterone

The corpus luteum synthesizes _____ and progesterone