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OBG-female physiology Flashcards

1
Q

the endometrium and ovaries respond to ______ and ______ levels in the blood

A

estrogen and progesterone

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2
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blood levels are controlled by a ______ between the ovaries and the hypothalamus

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feed back mechanism

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3
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when serum estradiol falls below a certain serum concentration, the hypothalamus produces ______

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Gn RH = gonadotropin releasing hormone

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4
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the pituitary gland is then stimulated to produce ______ and ______

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FSH = follicle stimulating hormone and LH = leuteniting hormone

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5
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as follicles grow, increasing estradiol levels within follicles help them ______ to the LH, with eventual ovulation

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respond

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6
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the bleeding and shedding of the endometrial lining that occurs at approximately monthly intervals from menarche to menopause

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menstruation

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7
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the onset of menses, usually at 11-14 years

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menarche

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8
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termination of regular menses, usually between 45-55 years old

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menopause

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9
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termination of regular menses prior to age 40

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premature menopause

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10
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the bladder is adequately full for transabdominal pelvic US, when the dome of the bladder extends above the ______

A

uterine fundus

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11
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transabdominal followed by transvaginal US is the ______ for pelvic US

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standard of care

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12
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what are the 3 contradictions to transvaginal US?

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virginity, 3rd trimester bleeding, and postmenopausal vaginal stenosis (due to lack of estrogen)

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13
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what are the 3 ovarian phases?

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follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase

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14
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in this ovarian phase the egg is surrounded by a fluid, FSH stimulating dominate egg (follicle), the dominate follicle (graffian follicle) moves to the surface (cortex) of the ovary

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Follicular phase (day 1-14)

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15
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several follicles develop each month, the dominate follicle is identified about day ______ when it measures 10mm, size is larger than others

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8

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16
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the dominate follicle grows linearly, approximately ______ per day, max diameter varies between ______

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2-3mm, 15-30mm

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17
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any follicle greater than ______ will likely ovulate, a line of decreased reflectivity (hypoechoic) around the follicle suggest that ovulation will occur in ______

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11mm, 24 hours

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18
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presents of cumulus oophorus (mural nodule in the follicle) suggest ovulation will within ______ hours

A

36

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19
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in this ovarian phase there is a surge of LH, then rupture of follicular membrane within 24-36 hours of the LH surge

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ovulation (day 14)

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20
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what are the sonographic findings indicating that ovulation has occurred?

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sudden decrease in follicular size and free fluid in pouch of douglas or adnexa

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21
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at this ovarian phase there is a crater left by the expulsion of the ovum, the crater is filled with a fatty, yellowish cell type (corpus luteum or “yellop body”)

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luteal phase (day 15-28)

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22
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______ secretes progesterone and smaller amounts of estrogen to prepare and maintain the endometrium for implantation

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corpus luteum

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23
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if there is a pregnancy, the pregnancy produces ______ (positive preg test), which stimulates the corpus luteum to produce progesterone. If not pregnant, drop in progesterone and menstruation begins

A

BhC6

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24
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what are the sonographic findings in luteal phase?

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replacement of dominate follicle with an echogenic structure representing thrombus, small irregular cystic masses with irregular borders and low level echoes (the blood inside), its hypervascular with low resistance flow

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25
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what are the 3 uterine phase?

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menstrual phase, proliferative phase, and secretory phase

26
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______ is a catabolic process in which the ends is shed if implantation does not occur

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menstruation (day 1-5)

27
Q

______ phase is desquanation and sloughing of the superficial layer of endometrium and blood cells, expelled in the form of menses

A

menstrual

28
Q

what is the sonographic findings of the menstrual cycle?

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thick, echogenic prior to onset of menses complex at beginning of menses very thin (2mm) after menses

29
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______ phase- regeneration and proliferation of endometrium, stimulates by estrogen which is secreted by the development of follicles

A

proliferative

30
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what are the sonographic findings in proliferative phase?

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“triple stripe” or tri layered endometrium, hypoechoic area around prominent midline echo

31
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______ phase- at ovulation, the endometrium prepares for possible implantation of a fertilized ovum, progesterone from corpus luteum causes edematous, spongy endometrium

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secretory (day 15-28)

32
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without BhC6 from a fertile egg, the progesterone production from corpus luteum ______, causing menses

A

falls

33
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what are the sonographic findings in secretory phase?

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thick, echogenic endometrium, 14-16 mm, no triple stripe

34
Q

______ pills contain both estrogen and progesterone, taken everyday for 20-21 days to prevent ovulation, no dominate follicle. the endometrium growth often is suppressed, so endometrium measurements will not be observed

A

oral contraceptive pills

35
Q

______ can lest 5-10 years depending on the type, seen as an echogenic line with posterior shadow.

A

IUD (intra uterine contraceptive device)

36
Q

______ is the inability of a man and women to achieve a pregnancy after at least 1 year of regular sexual intercourse without birth control

A

infertility (1 in 7 american couples affected)

37
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what can cause infertility in females?

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no ovulation or abnormal ovulation, transport/tubal factors (adhesion from infection), endometrioris, uterine factors like leiomyomas (fiborials), polycystic ovarial disease, and cervical mucus non alkaline

38
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pelvic ultrasound is first line evaluation for fertility workup, ultrasound is also used in fertility clinics to ______ and ______ follicles

A

count and evaluate

39
Q

what are the drugs for ovulation induction?

A

clonyphane citrate (clomid), stimulate released FSH or LH (gonadotropens), metformin (glucophoge), and porlodel

40
Q

with ______ ovaries are stimulated to produce follicles, transvaginal ultrasound is preformed daily to monitor follicles

A

invitrofertilization (IVF)

41
Q

which invitrofertilization, oocytes are aspirated and incubated with sperm, ______ fertilized eggs are transferred to uterine cavity

A

2-4

42
Q

with ______ embryo (zygote or ferilized egg) is placed in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus

A

Zygote Intrafallopian tube transfer (ZifT)

43
Q

with ______ sperm and ova is placed in fallopian tube

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Gamete intrafallopian tube transfer (GIFT)

44
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with ______ sperm it placed into uterus

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intrauterine insemination (IUI)

45
Q

what are the two complications of fertility treatment?

A

ovarian hyper stimulated syndrome and multiple gestations

46
Q

______ is large simple cysts with a diameter grater than 5 cm, bilateral, and may have acites and pleural effusion

A

ovarian hyper stimulated syndrome (OHSS)

47
Q

mild cases of OHSS usually resolve spontaneously following the next menstrual cycle, sever cases are associated with a mortality rate up to ______, may require hospitalization for connection of fluid/electrolyte imbalances

A

50%

48
Q

with ______ there is higher risks to mother and high premature delivery

A

multiple gestations

49
Q

excessive volume during cyclic menstrual bleeding

A

hypermenorrhea

50
Q

an abnormally small amount of menstrual bleeding

A

hypomenorrhea

51
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frequent menstrual bleeding occurring less than 21 days apart

A

polymenorrhea

52
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menstrual bleeding occurring more than 35 days apart

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oligomenorrhea

53
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irregular, frequent bleeding

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metrorrhagia

54
Q

bleeding that is irregular in both frequency and volume

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menometrorrhagia

55
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bleeding that occurs between normal cycles

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intermenstrual bleeding

56
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intermenstrual bleeding is OC or HRT

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breakthrough bleeding

57
Q

bleeding after vaginal intercourse

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postcoital bleeding

58
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painful bleeding

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dysmenorrhea

59
Q

absence of menstrual flow; may be primary- patient has never had a period or secondary - patient had period but they stopped

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amenorrhea

60
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bleeding occurring 1 year after menopause

A

post menopausal bleeding

61
Q

abnormal bleeding from an essentially normal uterus

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dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB)

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