Repro Flashcards
Where is gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) released?
Hypothalamus
GnRH travels where?
Anterior Pituitary
anterior pituitary receives GnRH, it responds by releasing 2 hormones, which 2?
luteinising hormone (LH)
follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
In the ovaries, LH and FSH stimulate the growth and development of small sacs called xxx. Inside these xxx, yyy can develop and mature.
What is xxx and yyy
In the ovaries, LH and FSH stimulate the growth and development of small sacs called follicles. Inside these follicles, eggs can develop and mature
As the follicles grow, the special cells around them (called XXX and YYY cells) start to produce a hormone called ZZZ.
As the follicles grow, the special cells around them (called theca and granulosa cells) start to produce a hormone called oestrogen.
Asherman’s Syndrome (3)
Intrauterine adhesions
Secondary amenorrhea
Infertility
Intraductal Papilloma (3)
Bloody discharge
Single duct
Benign tumor
Prolactinoma (3)
Galactorrhea
Amenorrhea
Pituitary adenoma
Sheehan’s Syndrome (3)
Postpartum hemorrhage
Hypopituitarism
Failure to lactate
Broad Ligament (3) buzzwords
uterus
fallopian tubes
and ovaries
Round Ligament (2)
Uterine fundus
labia majora
Cardinal ligament (2)
Cervix
uterine vessels
Suspensory Ligament of the Ovary (2)
Ovarian vessels
lateral pelvic wall
Ovarian Ligament (2)
Ovaries
uterus
Uterosacral Ligament (2)
Cervix
sacrum
Provides posterior support; think of pelvic pain or prolapse.
