Hormone Changes in Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
Which hormone is produced by the foetal adrenal glands, and stimulates the placenta to produce oestrogen?
A
DHEA
2
Q
What are the changes in oestrogen and progesterone in pregnancy?
A
Steadily increase to term
3
Q
How early after fertilisation can bHCG be detected in maternal blood?
A
Day 8
4
Q
What is the main oestrogen in pregnancy?
A
Oestriol
5
Q
What are the changes in MSH in pregnancy?
A
Increased MSH
Can lead to hyperpigmentation - linea niagra for example
6
Q
What are the changes to cortisol in pregnancy?
A
Synthesis of cortisol and cortisol binding globulin is increased
