Pregnancy
Light bleeding that occurs when the embryo attaches to the uterine lining is called this.
What is implantation bleeding?
In PCOS, this hormone is typically elevated relative to FSH.
What is LH?
This imaging study can show ovarian follicles and enlarged ovaries.
What is transvaginal ultrasound?
This medication was later prescribed to address insulin resistance.
What is metformin?
This hormone surge triggers ovulation during the menstrual cycle.
What is luteinizing hormone (LH)?
Severe abdominal pain and bleeding caused by premature separation of the placenta.
What is placental abruption?
This hormonal imbalance prevents normal follicular maturation and ovulation.
What is high LH with relatively low FSH?
This infertility test evaluates patency of the fallopian tubes.
What is a hysterosalpingogram (HSG)?
Clomiphene induces ovulation by blocking estrogen receptors in this organ.
What is the hypothalamus?
This ovarian structure forms after ovulation and secretes progesterone.
What is the corpus luteum?
The life-threatening coagulation disorder seen in this patient during the abruption.
What is disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
Insulin resistance contributes to PCOS by increasing production of these hormones from the ovaries.
What are androgens?
The endometrial biopsy in this patient showed this phase of the endometrium.
What is proliferative endometrium with breakdown?
This medication was first used to induce ovulation.
What is clomiphene citrate (Clomid)?
During this phase of the menstrual cycle, the endometrium thickens under estrogen stimulation.
What is the proliferative phase?
Fundal height smaller than expected may indicate this fetal condition.
What is intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)?
Chronic anovulation in PCOS exposes the endometrium to this hormone without progesterone opposition.
What is estrogen?
Elevated fasting glucose and insulin in this patient indicate this metabolic condition.
What is insulin resistance / prediabetes?
The chart used to detect ovulation during clomiphene treatment.
What is basal body temperature charting?
Basal body temperature rises after ovulation due to the thermogenic effect of this hormone.
What is progesterone?
Bleeding at 12 weeks with a closed cervical os and viable fetus is called this.
What is threatened miscarriage?
This enzyme in granulosa cells is required to convert ovarian androgens into estrogens and is relatively decreased in PCOS follicles.
What is aromatase?
This tissue sample was obtained to evaluate the patient’s abnormal bleeding and rule out hyperplasia or malignancy.
What is an endometrial biopsy?
This reproductive technology was considered if pregnancy did not occur.
What is intrauterine insemination (IUI)?
This ovarian hormone produced by granulosa cells provides negative feedback on FSH during the follicular phase.
What is inhibin B?