pathology of the uterus

Question 1

name the phases of the ovarian cycle

Answer 1

follicular
ovulation
luteal

Question 2

name the phases of the uterine cycle

Answer 2

menstruation
proliferative
secretory

Question 3

When is the proliferative phase

Answer 3

days 1-14

Question 4

what hormone mediates the proliferative phase

Answer 4

oestrogen

Question 5

What hormone mediates the secretory phase and what days does it occur

Answer 5

progesterone

days 14-28

Question 6

when is the endometrium considered to be thickened

Answer 6

more than 4 mm in post menopausal

more than 16mm in pre menopausal

Question 7

define post menopausal bleeding

Answer 7

AUB more than 1 year after cessation of menstruation

Question 8

what is the most thorough sampling method of the endometrium

Answer 8

dilatation and curretage

Question 9

when is the least informative time to take the sample

Answer 9

during menstrual phase

Question 10

how does DUB occur

Answer 10

corpus luteam does not form and there is continues growth of functionalis layer

Question 11

what can cause dub

Answer 11

PCOS
hypothalamic dysfunction
thyroid disorders
hyperprolacinaemia

Question 12

What is luteal phase deficiency and how does it cause duB

Answer 12

insufficient progesterone or poor response by endometrium to progesterone. abnormal follicular development (inadequate FSH/LH) - poor corpus luteum

Question 13

what can cause endometritis

Answer 13

Microorganisms
IUCD
post partum/abortion
post curettage
granulomatous (sarcoid)
leimyomata or polyps

Question 14

what characterises a molar pregnancy histologically

Answer 14

swollen chorionic villi

Question 15

which type of mole is more likely to becomea choriocarcinmona

Answer 15

complete