Metabolic Dysfunction in PCOS — 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

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

In a pre-menopausal woman with simple hyperplasia without atypia, management is done using _____

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is characterized by _____ LH and low FSH

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

_____ 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

The corpus luteum synthesizes _____ and progesterone

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