Hormonal Effects Flashcards
1
Q
What anti-cancer effects do contraceptive steroids have?
A
Contraceptive steroids prevent endometrial and ovarian cancers
2
Q
What is the cause of dysfunctional uterine bleeding?
A
Causes are generally extrauterine but exact causes are unknown
3
Q
What is the most common form of dysfunctional bleeding?
A
Anovulatory bleeding
4
Q
What is the general cause for luteal phase defect?
A
Inadequate progesterone due to improperly developing or prematurely regressing corpus luteum
5
Q
What does a luteal phase defect result in?
A
Abnormally short menstrual cycle
