2009 final Flashcards
What sends parasympathetic fibers to the uterus?
Pelvic splanchic
A 50-year-old patient came to the clinic to see if she can take HRT without any problems. What should be done to her?
Mammogram + bone dentisy
A 19-year-old patient had her menarche at 14 years old, but had her menopause at 19. With her FSH > 40, what should be done?
- Family history with endocrine disorders
- Autoimmune disorders
- Genetic testing with antibody
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What’s seen after ovulation?
Torteous glands + subnuclear vacuoles
What is the best precursor for endometrial cancer?
Complex hyperplasia with atypia
What is a characteristic of selective estrogen modulators?
They may act as agonist or antagonist depending on the target
tissue
A patient wanted to use raloxifene over ethinylestrogen for infertility/breast cancer. What would make her choose raloxifene?
Positive family history of breast cancer
A patient with galactorrhea and amenorrhea. What will be high?
Prolactin
What happens in acrosome reaction?
Acrosomal enzymes from head of sperm penetrate the zona pellucida
What is a contraindication for contraceptives?
Cerebcovascular disease
What inhibits spermatogenesis by destroying sperm producing cells?
Gossypol
Which is a progesterone receptor antagonist?
Mifepristone (RU 486)
Mechanical barrier for contraception
Condom
By breast feeding
High prolactin
Release of leukocytes and prostaglandins by endometrium and increase hostility to sperms and eggs
IUCD “coil”
Where would fluid accumulate in the pelvis?
Posterior fornix with rectouterine pouch