First Exam Review Flashcards
What is testicular feminization?
Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome
How can you distinguish between Tanner 2 and 3 using pubic hair?
Tanner 2 presents with long, downy, straight pubic hair. Tanner 3 presents with curly, coarse pubic hair.
Breast-wise, how can you distinguish between Tanners 3, 4, and 5?
3: single mound
4: double mound
5: single mound
What serum marker suggests germ cell tumors in a man?
AFP
Note: CA-125 suggests ovarian tumors.
When should a couple have sex to increase chances of fertilization?
Day 10-15, because sperm can survive in the uterus for a few days
What does progesterone do to the uterus?
It causes it to mature and enter the secretory phase.
Which is more common, serous or mucinous cystadenocarcinoma?
Serous
What is true about IUDs and ectopic pregnancies?
IUDs increase the rate of ectopic pregnancies but pregnancies with IUDs are still more likely to be intrauterine.
How does PCOS affect androstenedione and FSH?
FSH levels will typically be normal in PCOS but androstenedione levels will be high due to its being secreted from the theca cells in response to LH.