Menstrual Disorders Flashcards
Name 2 gonadotrohpic hormones.
LH and FSH
Name 2 ovarian hormones.
Oestrogen and progesterone
What cells make oestrogen?
Granulosa cells
What does FSH stimulate?
Ovarian follicle development and the production of oestrogen by granulosa cells
What inhibits FSH production?
Raising oestrogen and inhibin by dominant follicles
What do declining FSH levels cause?
Atresia of all but dominant follicle
When does ovulation occur (in relation to LH surge)?
Ovulation occurs after the LH surge
What happens in ovulation?
The dominant follicle ruptures and releases oocyte
What does the luteal phase involve the formation of?
Corpus luteum
What hormones is produced in the luteal phase?
Progesterone
When does luteolysis occur?
14 days post ovulation
On what day of ovulation does your period usually start?
14 (when luteolysis occurs)
What happens to the endometrium in the proliferative phase?
There is oestrogen-induced growth of endometrial glands and stroma
Describe the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
- Progesterone-induced glandular secretory activity.
- Decidualisation in LATE SECRETORY phase.
- Endometrial apoptosis and subsequent menstruation.
What happens to the endometrium during menstruation?
There is arteriolar constriction, and shedding of the functional endometrial layer
What inhibits scar tissue formation during menstruation\?
Fibrinolysis
How long does menstrual loss usually last?
4-6 days
When does menstrual flow peak?
Days 1-2
What volume of blood is lost per menstruation?
<80ml.
What is abnormal in terms of bleeding?
Clots and flooding
How long does a menstrual cycle usually last?
28 days +/- 7 days