Chapter 4 Flashcards
Changes in the endometrium, which constitutes the menstrual cycle, are preparation for?
Arrival of the fertilized ovum
Female reproductive cycle is defined as?
The ovarian and uterine cycles, the hormonal changes that regulate them, and related cyclical changes in the breast and cervix.
What are the layers of the uterus?
Perimetrium, endometrium and myometrium
Endometrial sloughing occurs during what phase?
Early follicular, menses
What size and shape are normal ovaries?
Oval shaped and measure approximately 5 x 3 x 1.5 cm
What is lowest portion of the uterus?
Cervix
Secondary amenorrhea is described as?
Women who have started menstruation, then had an absence of their menses for three cycles or 6 months
Osteoporosis, Addison disease and low thyroid function are related to?
Poly cystic ovarian syndrome
The main source of female hormones is (are) the?
Overies
What female chemical is responsible for maturing the endometrium?
Progesterone
LH surge is responsible for?
Ripening of the Graafian follicle
What can stimulate progesterone?
A corpus luteum
What is polymenorrhea?
A menstrual cycle length that is less than 21 days
Ovarian measurements are determined?
On views in 2 orthogonal planes and 3 dimensions: length width and depth
During what phase of the menstrual cycle do follicles become dominant?
Mid to late proliferative
