Repro_Pathology

Question 1

A male presents w/ 1 testicle, high FSH, & normal LH levels. Production of _______ is likely to be impaired in this patient.

Answer 1

Inhibin B

(Testosterone production by LH compensates when only 1 testicle is present, but FSH stimulation of Inhibin B does not. Also, high FSH level should indicate answer)

Question 2

a) What are the 2 most common causes of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)?
b) How does PID typically present?

Answer 2

a) Neisseria gonorrhoeae & Chlamydia trachomatis

b) Typically presents w/ fever >38℃, rebound abdominal tenderness, purulent endocervical discharge, & cervical motion & adnexal tenderness on bimanual examination
- Also has about a 50% rate of ectopic pregnancy