Reproductive Endocrinology — Flashcards

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

In polycystic ovarian syndrome, increased _____ production causes excess androgen production (from theca cells), resulting in hirsutism

Leiomyomas (fibroids) increase with _____ (increased estrogen) and decrease with menopause (decreased estrogen)

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

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

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

Estradiol levels _____ just after ovulation, but increase again during the luteal phase

Patients with primary ovarian insufficiency have the following serology:- estrogen - _____- LH - increased- FSH - increased