Reproductive Flashcards
1
Q
Endometrial polyp vs. leiomyoma
A
Both growth of smooth muscle cells, painless bleeding
Leiomyoma (AA female)
Increase size uterus (esp. with estrogen)
Whorled pattern of smooth muscle bundles
2
Q
PCOS lab work
A
Increased LH
Decreased FSH (androgen converted to estrone in adipose, feedsback and decreases FSH)
LH:FSH >2
Increased testosterone (from theca cells, converted by granulosa cells)
Cystic degeneration of follices due to low FSH
