Hyperandrogenic state - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Final Study Guide  Reproductive: o Endometrial cycle (menstrual cycle) and the occurrence of ovulation  During menstruation (menses), the functional layer if endometrium disintegrates and is discharges through the vagina.  Follicular/proliferative phase - GnRH and a balance between activin and inhibin from the granulosa cells contribute to the rise of FSH levels, which stimulates a number of follicles. The pulsatile secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary gland rescues a...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome  Most common cause of anovulation and ovulatory dysfunction in women.  Defined as having at least two of the following three features: irregular ovulation, elevated levels of androgens (testosterone), and the appearance of polycystic ovaries on ultrasound.  Polycystic ovaries do not have to be present to diagnose PCOS, and conversely their presence alone does not establish the diagnosis.  Initial identification of genes involved in steroid biosynt...

NR507 PATH FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE REPRODUCTIVE Endometrial cycle and occurrence of ovulation Manifestation of female reproductive functioning is menstrual bleeding, which starts with menarche (1st period) and ends with menopause (cessation of menstrual flow for 1 year). Average age of menarche is 12 with a range of 9-17. Appears to be r/t body weight, especially body fat ratio. At first cycles are anovulatory and vary from 10-60 days or >. Then in adulthood range form 25-35 days. Length vari...

NR507 PATH FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE REPRODUCTIVE Endometrial cycle and occurrence of ovulation Manifestation of female reproductive functioning is menstrual bleeding, which starts with menarche (1st period) and ends with menopause (cessation of menstrual flow for 1 year). Average age of menarche is 12 with a range of 9-17. Appears to be r/t body weight, especially body fat ratio. At first cycles are anovulatory and vary from 10-60 days or >. Then in adulthood range form 25-35 days. Length varie...

NR 507 Final Study Guide Spring 2020 • Reproductive: o Endometrial cycle (menstrual cycle) and the occurrence of ovulation  During menstruation (menses), the functional layer if endometrium disintegrates and is discharges through the vagina.  Follicular/proliferative phase - GnRH and a balance between activin and inhibin from the granulosa cells contribute to the rise of FSH levels, which stimulates a number of follicles. The pulsatile secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary g...

NR507 COMPLETE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE REPRODUCTIVE Endometrial cycle and occurrence of ovulation Manifestation of female reproductive functioning is menstrual bleeding, which starts with menarche (1st period) and ends with menopause (cessation of menstrual flow for 1 year). Average age of menarche is 12 with a range of 9-17. Appears to be r/t body weight, especially body fat ratio. At first cycles are anovulatory and vary from 10-60 days or >. Then in adulthood range form...

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS Womens Health Prescription (101 Questions) Question: Which of the following is NOT a common side effect associated with the use of etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol (NuvaR ing), a contraceptive vaginal ring? Vaginitis Breast tenderness Increased appetite Severe headache Correct Explanation: A common side effect NOT associated with the use of etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol (NuvaRing) is severe headache. The systemic side effects of NuvaRing are the same as with oral contrac...