Q Flashcards
Which of the uterine ligaments can be seen on a pelvic US
Broad
What is the optimal angle to visualize an IUD
perpendicular to sound beam
T/f the zona pellucida does not get expelled with the ovum at ovulation
False
Estrogen is produced by what cells within the follicle
Granulosa
What causes the hypothalamus to release FSH from the anterior pituitary gland
When it detects low levels of estrogen
What causes ovulation to occur
A surge in LH
What is another term for the menstrual phase
Ischemic phase
Assume fertilization occurs- which hormone is produced by the CL and is responsible for maintaining the endometrium and inhibit menses from occurring
Progesterone
Two complications associated with IUDs
Perforation
Infection
A post menopausal woman taking estrogen only HRT has an increased risk of what cancer
Endometrial cancer
How do OC work
Suppressing the hormones FSH and LH thus prohibiting menstruation
Retroflexed uterus is to the right of the screen only in
Transvaginal US
Defining characteristic of CL
ring of fire
If in the follicular stage of the ovarian cycle you see a dominant follicle, what levels of estrogen would you expect to see ?
Very high
