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Sex hormones Flashcards

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What is the definition of puberty?

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Maturation of reproductive organs; production of sex steroids (Oestradiol/Testosterone); development of secondary sexual characteristics and attaining the capability to reproduce

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What is thelarche?

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Onset of breast development

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What is Gonadrche?

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Activation of gonads by HPG axis

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What is menarche?

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The first occurrence of menstural cycles

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What is adrenarche?

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Adrenal androgen productiion

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When does adrenarche occur in comparison to Gonadrche?

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onset 2 years before Gonadrche

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7
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What is pubarche?

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Onset of pubic hair development

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What are the main effects of oestradiol?

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Breast development, hair growth (Pubic & axillary), sweat gland composition, skin oiliness/acne
Changes to external genitalia

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9
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What is the first strage of thelarche?

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Elevation of papilla

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10
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What is stage 3 thelarche?

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Further enlargement of breast and papilla, separation of their contours

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What is stage 5 of thelarche?

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Adult: Mature breast, projection of papilla only as areola conforms to breast contour

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12
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What are the main effect of testosterone?

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Deepening of voice
Hair growth, pubic, axillary & facial
Sweat gland composition, skin oiliness and acne
Changes to externa genitalia

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13
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For which gender is the age of onset earlier?

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Females

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14
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What is the age of onset for females?

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8-13 years

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15
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What is the age of onset for boys?

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9-14 years

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16
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Which stage occurs first in females? Adrenarche or menarche?

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Adrenarche

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17
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What is the first sign for females?

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Thelarche

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18
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What is the latest female pubertal sign?

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Menarche

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19
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What is the age of onset of puberty for males?

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9-14 years

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20
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What is the average testicular size for prepubertal males?

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4 mls

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21
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What is adult size of testicular volume?

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15mls

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22
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Which molecule is an adrenal androgen which increases with age?

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DHEA

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23
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Which gonadotrophs are released during gonadrche?

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FSH & LH

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24
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Which neurones are associated with the hypothalamus and control pulsatility?

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Kisspeptin neurones

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What is the role performed by kisspeptin neurones?

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Regulate the pulsatile secretion of Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from parvocellular hypothalamic neurones into the primary capillary plexus within the median eminence

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26
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Which circulation do hypothalamic hormones circulate within?

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Hypophyseal-pituitary circulation

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27
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Which hormones are released upon GnRH stimulation?

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LH & FSH

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28
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Which cells secrete LH and FSH?

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Gonadotrophs

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29
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Where are gondatrophs situated?

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Anterior pituitary gland

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30
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Which organs are stimulated by the action of LH & FSH?

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Testes and ovaries

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31
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When is there an increase in GnRH pulsatility?

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During Gonadrche there is an increased nocturnal GnRH pulsatility, towards a new equilibrium steady rate during adulthood

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32
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What happens to the HPG axis during childhood?

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There is quiescence

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33
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What is mini puberty?

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Stimulates the early development and maturation of sex-organs –> Increased risk of Mal-descent of the testes & micro-penises

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34
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What is the consequences of mini-puberty?

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Mal-descent of testes and micro-penises

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35
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What is the consequence of a continuous non-pulsatile administration of GnRH?

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Causes decreased LH/FSH secretion

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36
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Delayed onset of puberty is more common with which gender?

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Males

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37
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What term describes an early onset of puberty?

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Precocious

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38
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What is the precocious age of onset for females?

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<8 years

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39
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What is the average delayed age of onset for males?

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14 years

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40
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When does menarche occur after thelarche?

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2.3 years, immediately after peak height velocity

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41
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What is the mean age for menarche?

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12.7 years (Range 10.7-16.1 years)

42
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What is amenorrhoea?

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Absence of periods

43
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What is the definition of primary amenorrhoea?

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Later than 16 years is regraded as abnormal, delayed menstrual cycle onset

44
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What is secondary amenorrhoea?

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Common for irregular/anovulatory periods for initial 18 months. Periods begin, however cease for 3-6 months

45
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What is the average number of annual periods with patients experiencing secondary amenorrhoea?

46
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What is oligo-menorrhoea?

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Irregular or infrequent periods > 35 day cycles (4-9 cycles annually)

47
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How long is a standard menstrual cycle?

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28 day cycle

48
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What is the first phase of the menstrual cycle?

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Follicular phase

49
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Which hormone rises during the follicular phase?

50
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What is the average number of follicles that grow during the follicular phase?

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2-3 follicles

51
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What hormones are produced by the follicular phase?

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Inhibin and E2

52
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What effect is exerted by inhibin and E2 on FSH secretion?

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Negative feedback effect on FSH secretion on the hypothalamus and on the anterior pituitary gland

53
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What happens to non-dormant follicles during the follicular phase?

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They undergo atresia

54
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What term is used to describe a dominant follicle?

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Graafian follicle

55
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What happens to the E2 concentration during the follicular phase?

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E2 concentration continues to increase, positive feedback switch exerted by E2

56
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What effect is exerted by a positive feedback switch by E2?

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Induces luteinising hormone surge

57
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What happens due to the induction of LH?

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Stimulates ovulation, secretion of the mature secondary oocyte from the Graafian follicle

58
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What is the term used to describe the remnant follicle upon ovulation of secondary oocyte?

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Corpus luteum

59
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What phase follows the follicular phase?

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Luteal phase

60
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Which hormone develops the corpus luteum?

61
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Which hormone is released from the corpus luteum?

A

Progesterone

62
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Which hormone maintains the endometrium lining?

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Progesterone

63
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What test can be conducted to identify ovulation?

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Progesterone level test for mid-luteal phase

64
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What effect does progesterone have?

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Maintains endometrium lining

65
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What effect does decreased progesterone have on FSH?

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Reduced negative feedback, stimulates FSH levels, oestradiol is secreted

66
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Why does the corpus luteum degrade?

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Due to absent HCG stimulation

67
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The reduction of progesterone results in what?

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Shedding of the endometrium lining - mensural cycle occurs

68
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What hormone is tested in pregnancy tests?

69
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Which receptors are activated by beta HCG?

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LH and FSH receptors - continues to support the corpus luteum - secretes progesterone

70
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Which hormonal receptor is stimulated by elevated progesterone levels?

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TSH receptor –> Thyrotoxicosis

71
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What happens to pulsatility due to progesterone release?

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Negative feedback, therefore decrease pulsatile effect of GnRH

72
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What is hypogonadism?

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Is concerned with decreased oestrogen and testosterone concentrations within and females respectively –> Associated with reduced gonadal function (Trauma to organs, infections (Mumps))

73
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What is primary hypogonadism in males?

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Reduction in testosterone (low E2) secretion from testes, and reduced oestrogen secretion from ovaries. Subsequent reduction in gonad-hormones result in reduced exertion of negative feedback onto the gonadotrophs – increased lH/FSH

74
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Describe the LH/FSH levels for patients with primary hypogonadism?

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LH/FSH levels are elevated

75
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During menopause which hormones are at lower concentrations?

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E2, oestrogen and inhibin

76
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During menopause which hormones are elevated?

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FSH and LH

77
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What are the common causes of primary hypogonadism in males?

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Infection
Trauma
Cancer of testes

78
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What is secondary hypogonadism?

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Due to hypothalamic and pituitary disorders -> Reduced secretion of FSH & LH from anterior pituitary gonadotrophs

79
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How can a pituitary adenoma lead to secondary hypogonadism?

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Elevated production of prolactin, exerts negative inhibition on kisspeptin causing downstream inhibition and pulsatility on GnRH -> Reduced gonadotrophin release –> Low e2 and testosterone, oestrogen

80
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What is menopause?

A

Oestradiol deficiency

81
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What are 7 main consequences of menopause?

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Skin dryness; hair thinning
Hot flushes; sweating; sleep disturbances
Mood disturbance
Osteoporosis: Decreased bone mineral density (BMD); E2 stimulates osteoblasts.
Sexual dysfunction: Vaginal dryness, decreased libido
Weight gain
Amenorrhoea: No periods for 1 year+; cessation of fertility; climacteric: Irregular periods in the years approaching menopause.

82
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What are the treatments for menopause?

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Oestrogen replacement –> Hormone replacement therapy

83
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How can hyperplasia cancer be reduced during hormonal therapy?

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Oestrogen stimulates the endometrium; combination of progesterone facilitates endometrium maintenance  Preventing the risk of endometrial hyperplasia/cancer.

84
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What is the median age for menopause?

85
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When does gametogenesis occur?

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Occurs at puberty (gonadrche)

86
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How long is the spermatogonia pool lifespan?

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Poo available for subsequent spermatogenic cycles throughout life generating continuous fertility

87
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What meiotic phase are primary oocytes within primordial follicles halted in?

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Prophase 1

88
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What happens to primordial follicles?

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Undergo atresia

89
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Which hormone is secreted by Sertoli cells within ovaries can be used to test ovarian reserve?

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Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH)

90
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What happens during pre-menopause?

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Premature ovarian failure (POF), conception can happen in 20%

91
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How is premenopausal diagnosed?

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Elevated FSH > 2,5iU/L

92
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What are the 3 main causes of pre-menopause?

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Autoimmune
Genetic :Fragile X syndrome, Turner’s
Cancer therapy: Radio/chemo therapy

93
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What does the free testosterone hypothesis suggest?

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Sex-hormone binding globulin is reduced and becomes unavailable , thus reducing free testosterone availability

94
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Which plasma protein is bioactive testosterone bound to?

95
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When is testosterone levels high during the day?

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During the morning

96
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When should testosterone levels be measured?

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before 11am

97
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What pattern is exhibited by testosterone?

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Diurnal rhythm

98
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What are the main symptoms of testosterone deficiency?

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Symptoms of deficiency: Sexual dysfunction (Reduced libido); erectile dysfunction (loss of early morning erections); hair growth (frequency of shaving); energy levels; mood disturbances, body composition (Increased fat, reduced muscle mass, gynaecomastia (breast enlargement in males)); spermatogenesis (high levels of intratesticular testosterone required); bone health (Conversion to oestrogen).

99
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Which enzyme converts testosterone into 17B-estradiol?

100
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Which enzyme converts androstenedione to oestrogen?

101
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Which enzyme converts testosterone into DHT?

A

5-alpha-reductase

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