13.4 Endometrium and Myometrium Flashcards
What hormone controls endometrial growth?
Estrogen
Asherman Syndrome
Secondary amenorrhea due to loss of basalis layer of endometrium
Where are the stem cells of the endometrium?
Basalis Layer
What is a cause of Asherman syndrome?
Overaggressive dilation and currettage
Anovulatory Cycle
Lack of ovulation due to a lack of the progesterone driven secretory phase
When are anovulatory cycles often seen?
Menarche and Menopause
How does acute endometritis present?
Fever with abnormal uterine bleeding and pelvic pain
What is a common cause of acute endometritis?
Often due to retained products of conception
What is characteristic of chronic endometritis?
Plasma Cells
What are some common causes of chronic endometritis?
- Retained products of conception
- PID
- Infection
Endometrial Polyp
Hyperplastic protrusion of endometrium
What is a drug that can cause endometrial polyps?
Tamoxifen
What is the presentation of endometrial polyps?
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Endometriosis
Endometrial glands and stroma outside of the uterine endometrial lining
Regurgitation Theory of Endometriosis
Retrograde menses products go back up the tubes leading to endometriosis