Notes in 05 Adrenal and Menstrual Disorders

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Published	03/06/2024	In the ovaries, {{c1::theca}} cells synthesize pregnenolone from cholesterol via the enzyme {{c2::cholesterol desmolase}}
Published	03/06/2024	In the {{c1::granulosa}} cells of the ovary, testosterone is converted to {{c2::17β-estradiol}} via the enzyme {{c3::aromatase}}
Published	03/06/2024	What is the effect of estrogen on levels of HDL? {{c1::Increased}}
Published	03/06/2024	What is the effect of estrogen on levels of LDL? {{c1::Decreased}}
Published	03/06/2024	{{c2::Müllerian}} agenesis, also known as Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome, presents as primary {{c1::amenorrhea}} in females with fully develo…
Published	03/06/2024	{{c1::Acute endometritis}} is due to a bacterial infection of the endometrium
Published	03/06/2024	The presence of endometrial tissue (endometriosis) in the uterine myometrium is known as {{c1::adenomyosis}}
Published	03/06/2024	Polycystic ovarian syndrome is associated with {{c1::insulin resistance}}, which may cause {{c1::type II diabetes mellitus}} 10-15 years later
Published	03/06/2024	Primary hypogonadism presents with {{c1::decreased}} testosterone/estrogen and {{c1::increased}} LH
Published	03/06/2024	Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism presents with {{c1::decreased}} testosterone/estrogen and {{c1::decreased}} LH & FSH
Published	03/06/2024	What is the effect of estrogen on production of coagulation factors? {{c1::Increased production}}
Published	03/06/2024	Diagnosis of 21-hydroxylase deficiency is supported by elevated {{c1::17-hydroxyprogesterone}} levels
Published	03/06/2024	What is the recommended treatment for hemodynamically stable patients with heavy vaginal bleeding?{{c1::High-dose oral contraceptives (OCPs)}}In a hem…
Published	03/06/2024	The Depot medroxyprogesterone shot (DMPA) can cause unpredictable {{c1::bleeding}} that resolves after 2-3 months
Published	03/06/2024	Sonohysterography (saline-infusion ultrasound) is used for detecting {{c1::submucosal}} fibroids, the most common type to cause abnormal bleeding / pr…
Published	03/06/2024	Administration of high-dose {{c1::oral conjugated estrogen}} is the treatment of choice in hemodynamically {{c2::stable}} women with acute abnormal ut…
Published	03/06/2024	Patients with PCOS may have {{c1::infertility}} and {{c1::irregular menses}} due to anovulation from failed follicular matura…
Published	03/06/2024	Why does PCOS increase the risk of endometrial hyperplasia and cancer?{{c1::Exposure to estrogen only, without progesterone}}
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