Female Pathology: ovary Flashcards

1
Q

what is the functional unit of the ovary

A

follicle

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2
Q

what consists of the ovary

A

oocyte surrounded by granulosa and theca cells

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3
Q

Where in the ovary does LH hormones act

A

theca cells: androgen production

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4
Q

where in the ovary does FSH hormone act

A

stimulates granulosa cells to convert androgen to estradiol

- drives proliferative phase of endometrial cycle

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5
Q

what causes ovulation

A

estradiol surge induces LH surge

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6
Q

after ovulation, the residual follicle becomes what

A

corpus luteum

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7
Q

what does corpus luteum secrete

A

progesterone

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8
Q

when is the most likely time a hemorrhagic corpus luteal cyst occur

A

pregnancy

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9
Q

degeneration of follicles results in what

A

follicular cysts

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10
Q

what is polycystic ovarian disease

A

multiple ovarian follicular cysts due to hormone imbalance

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11
Q

what are LH and FSH levels in polycystic ovarian disease

A

increase LH
low FSH
LH:FSH greater than 2

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12
Q

what are effects of having increased LH in polycystic ovarian disease

A

excess androgen production

hirsutism

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13
Q

androgen is converted to what in the adipose tissue in PCOD? what cascade does this make

A

estrone

- decreases FSH –> cystic degeneration of follicles

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14
Q

high levels or circulating estrone increased risk for what

A

endometrial carcinoma

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15
Q

what are classic clinical presentation for PCOD

A

obese young women
infertility
oligomenorrhea
hirsutism

some have insulin resistance, develop type II diabetes

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