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1
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The ovaries is part of the?

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hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis

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It is a Part of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis

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OVARIES

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In the ovaries, what do the anterior pituitary gland secretes?

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follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone

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What do follicle-stimulating hormone stimulates?

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growth of the ovarian follicles
secretion of estrogen into the plasma

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5
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This stimulates production of hormone which stimulates production of progesterone during ovulation

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luteinizing hormone

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6
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What do LH stimulates during ovulation?

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Progesterone

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7
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What are the principal female sex hormones?

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Estrogens and progesterone

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8
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What causes the Abnormal synthesis of estrogens?

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Ovaries (primary disorder)

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9
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If the problem is in the ovaries, we called that a ______________?

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primary condition

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If the disorder originates from either the pituitary gland or hypothalamus, we called that a ________________?

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secondary condition

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Secreted by the ovarian follicles and by the placenta during pregnancy.

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ESTROGEN

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12
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What secretes the estrogen during pregnancy?

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ovarian follicles and the placenta

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What are the 3 types of Estrogen?

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  • Estradiol-17B or Estradiol
  • Estrone
  • Estriol
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14
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Estradiol is AKA?

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E2

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15
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It is the principal estrogen and the most potent

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ESTRADIOL

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Elevated or increased during reproductive years

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ESTRADIOL

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17
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What is the importance of Estradiol?

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Regulates menstrual cycle
Helps maintain reproductive health

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18
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Estrone is AKA?

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E1

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19
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Also known as E1

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ESTRONE

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20
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Weakest type or form of estrogen

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ESTRONE

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21
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Aside from ovaries, estrone can also be synthesized and secreted by _____________ as well as ______________?

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adrenal glands
fatty tissues

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Also known as E3

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ESTRIOL

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23
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Estriol is AKA as?

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E3

24
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Mainly found elevated among pregnant women

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ESTRIOL

25
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Lower levels for non-pregnant women

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ESTRIOL

26
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What is the functions of the 3 types of estrogen?

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Promotes development and maintains the female reproductive system

Develops and maintains secondary female sex characteristics

27
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during which children experience a significant increase in height.

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“growth spurt,”

28
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To what sex is “growth spurt” more pronounced?

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Females

29
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What is the main source of estrogen synthesis during pregnancy, making primarily estriol?

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Placenta

30
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Placenta requires a precursor compound that can only be made by the fetal adrenal glands where the source of estriol comes from, the hydroxylated form of ___________?

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DHEAS (16a- OH dehydroepiandrosteronesulfate)

31
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What do the placenta lacks?

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enzyme 16a-hydroxylase

32
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This is used to assess fetoplacental status?

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maternal estriol blood level/urine excretion

33
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refers to the condition of the placenta in relation to pregnancy and the fetus

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FETOPLACENTAL STATUS

34
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FETOPLACENTAL STATUS allows us to evaluate the?

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placenta’s ability to transport oxygen and nutrients to the fetus

35
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Abnormal fetoplacental status can lead to complications such as?

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miscarriage or stillbirth
birth of preterm infants

36
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This refers to those born before completing 9 months of gestation.

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preterm infants

37
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What are the causes of Hyperestrinism?

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Precocious puberty
Infertility and irregular menses
Postmenopausal bleeding

38
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Pertaining to the onset of early development of the secondary sexual characteristics as early as 8 years old in females and 9 years old in males

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Precocious puberty

39
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Observed among patients with polycystic ovaries, estrogen-producing ovarian tumors disorders of the hypothalamus or pituitary

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Infertility and irregular menses

40
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This refers to the is lack of ovulation mainly caused by hormonal imbalance.

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Anovulation

41
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What are the symptoms of PCOS?

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▪ Unexplained weight gain (most
common)
▪ Excessive hair production
▪ Prone to acne: skin becomes too oily
▪ Hair loss

42
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Type of vaginal bleeding that occurs 12 months after no menstruation

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Postmenopausal bleeding

43
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What is the menopausal age?

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51

44
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What causes the hypoestrinism in females?

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Ovarian insufficiency
Delayed puberty
Amenorrhea
Turner syndrome

45
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It can be primary or secondary to disorders of the hypothalamus or pituitary

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Ovarian insufficiency

46
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Primary amenorrhea due to lack of ovarian function or secondary to disorders of the hypothalamus or pituitary

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Delayed puberty

47
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o Absence of menstruation
o Occurs at menopause

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Amenorrhea

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49
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Genetic abnormality characterized by partial or complete loss of the two X chromosomes that will lead to non-functional ovaries

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Turner syndrome

50
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Secreted by the ovarian follicles, mainly the corpus luteum following ovulation, and by the placenta in pregnancy

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PROGESTERONE

51
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What secretes the progesterone?

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ovarian follicles

52
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It has a vital role in maintaining early pregnancy

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PROGESTERONE

53
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What are the clinical significance of Progesterone?

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HYPERPROGESTERONEMIA
HYPOPROGESTERONEMIA

54
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Too much progesterone. This can prevent menstrual cycle from occurring

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HYPERPROGESTERONEMIA

55
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Causes infertility as well as the possibility of abortion of fetus

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HYPOPROGESTERONEMIA

56
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characterized by estrogen stimulating growth of the uterine lining; progesterone levels are low

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Follicular phase (first half)

57
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characterized by progesterone promoting endometrium tissue to accept the fertilized ovum; progesterone measurements clinically useful to confirm ovulation

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Luteal phase (second half)

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