The Menstrual Cycle Flashcards by Meera Patel | Brainscape

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Where is the GnRH secreted?

A

Hypothalamus

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Where is LH and FSH secreted?

A

Anterior pituitary gland

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What do developing follicles secrete?

A

Inhibin

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What does Inhibin do?

A

Inhibit production of FSH

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Q

What does the corpus luteum secrete?

A

Progesterone

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Q

What does the Graffian follicle secrete?

A

oestrogen

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What is menorrhagia?

A

prolonged and increased menstrual flow

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What is metrorrhagia?

A

regular menstrual bleeding

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What is polymenorrhoea?

A

menses occurring <21 day interval

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What is polymenorrheagia?

A

Increased bleeding and frequent cycle

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What is menometrorrhagia?

A

prolonged menses and intermenstrual bleeding

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What is amenorrhoea?

A

absence of menstruation >6 months

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What is oliogomenorrhoea?

A

menses at intervals of >35 days

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What are the 2 main causes of dysfunctional uterine bleeding?

A

Anovulatory

Ovulatory

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