Ovary

Question 1

Hormone levels in polycystic ovarian syndrome

Answer 1

high LH to FSH

LH:FSH > 2

Question 2

These hormones act on which cells/which actions
LH
FSH
estradiol

Answer 2

LH: theca cells to release androgens
FSH: granulosa cells to convert androgens -> estradiol
estradiol: induces LH surge

Question 3

Residual ovarian follicle ie corpus leuteum secretes what

Answer 3

progesterone

functions to drive secretory phase and prepare endometrium for possible pregnancy

Question 4

Non-pathological ovarian cysts result from what phenomenon

Answer 4

degeneration of follicles

occasionally forms cysts that are insignificant

Question 5

How does a high LH: FSH ratio cause multiple cysts to be created

Answer 5

low levels of FSH cause degeneration of the follicle

form may cysts

Question 6

High LH in PCOD causes

Answer 6

theca cells to secrete excess androgen

hirtuism –> excess hair in male distribution

Question 7

Low FSH in PCOD causes

Answer 7

degenrations of follicles (not stimulated)

formation of ovarian cysts as a result

Question 8

Fate of androgens in PCOS

Answer 8

converted to estrone in adipose tissue
increases risk for endometrial carcinoma
due to high levels of estrogen

Question 9

Sx of PCOS

Answer 9

hirsutism, infertility, oligomenorrhea

insulin resistance possible –> T2D