Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian Axis — Flashcards

_____ cells with a pyknotic nucleus seen predominantly in the first half of the menstrual cycle and are estrogen dependent

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

Spinnbarkeit or the thread test is associated with _____ effect.

_____ cells with distinct margins and nucleus bigger than that of superficial cells seen in 2nd half of the menstrual cycle and are progesterone dependent

The corpus luteum synthesizes _____ and progesterone

The luteal phase of the menstrual cycle is dominated by the hormone _____, causing increased secretory activity and vascularity of the endometrium

In a patient with amenorrhoea and raised FSH and LH levels, the next step would be to check for _____

_____ presents with enlarged, bilateral cystic ovaries

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