Reproduction II - Females Flashcards
what does progesterone do regarding the surge nucleus and ovulation?
blocks surge nucleus
prevents ovulation
what’s another name for follicular cysts in cattle?
cystic ovary disease
describe follicular cyst etiology in cattle
caused by lack of synchrony between follicle maturation and LH surge
results in continuously high systemic estradiol levels due to persistent tertiary follicle
describe pathology of follicular cysts (early and chronic)
early - endometrial edema and cystic hyperplasia
chronic - mucometra, endometrial atrophy and squamous metaplasia, myometrial atony
GnRH indications in females
Tx follicular cysts in cows - labeled
synchronize cow estrus
ELDU in dogs
hCG indications in female
cow Tx follicular cysts - labeled
Dx dog ovary remnants
labeled for inducing estrus in pigs
GnRH and hCG cause artificial ___ surge
LH
Medroxyprogesterone acetate indications in female
all ELDU
suppress dog, cat, horse estrus
maintain luteal insufficiency in dogs
Medroxyprogesterone acetate ____ diestrus
prolongs
via increased progesterone levels
Progesterone indications
labeled uses - synchronize estrus in beef, dairy, heifer, sheep
ELDU in goats
Progesterone is ____ form of progestin
endogenous
Progesterone ____ diestrus
prolongs
Altrenogest indications
labeled - synchronize horse/sow estrus
ELDU - luteal insufficiency in pregnant dog/horse
Altrenogest activates ____ activity
microsomal (P450)
what reduces Altrenogest activity?
Rifampin
***so you would need to increase dose of Altrenogest
Altrenogest adverse effects
none
Altrenogest cautions
absorbed trandermally
**should NOT be handled by pregnant people, people on oral birth control