O&G Flashcards
1
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role of fsh
A
stimulates ovarian tissues to convert testosterone -> oestradiol
2
Q
A
3
Q
role of oestrogen
A
stimulates endometrium to proliferate
4
Q
LH action
A
maturation of dominant oocyte + release
formation of corpus luteum –> forms progesterone
5
Q
role of progesterone
A
makes endometrium secrete stuff “endometrial decidualisation” prepares for egg implantation
6
Q
normal cycle variation
A
7 days in 26-41 year olds, then 9 days either side
7
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