I: Female Reproductive Disorders

Question 1

_____: failure of union of the Mullerian duct system and urogenital sinus

Answer 1

Transverse vaginal septum

Question 2

_____: presents with obstructive symptoms, cycling pain and abdomino-pelvic mass, not technically Mullerian defect.

Answer 2

Imperforate hyman

Question 3

List the 4 primary steps in Mullerian development.

Answer 3

Duct elongation, Duct Fusion, Duct Canalization, Septal Resorption

Question 4

Name 4 features of PCOS

Answer 4

Hirsutism, Anovulation, Ovarian Cysts, Insulin resistance

Question 5

What is the most notable biochemical feature in PCOS?

Answer 5

High LH/FSH ratio

Question 6

Which defect? Fusion defect where there is still communication between the endometrial cavities

Answer 6

Bicornuate uterus

Question 7

Which defect? Minimal non-resorption of uterine septum

Answer 7

Arcuate uterus

Question 8

Which defect? Most common uterine defect, surgical intervention improves pregnancy outcomes

Answer 8

Septate uterus

Question 9

Which defect? Total fusion failure resulting in two separate uterine horns.

Answer 9

Didelpys

Question 10

Which defect? Unilateral defect in Mullerian duct elongation

Answer 10

Unicornuate uterus

Question 11

Which defect? Unilateral partial defect in Mullerian duct elongation

Answer 11

Rudimentary Horn

Question 12

Which defect? Uterus, cervix, and upper vagina absent

Answer 12

Mullerian agenesis

Question 13

Which types of defects? Negative effect on reproductive potential

Answer 13

Duct elongation defects, septate uterus