Hormonal Headquarters
This hypothalamic hormone kickstarts the reproductive hormone cascade by stimulating the anterior pituitary.
What is GnRH?
Day 1 of the menstrual cycle is marked by this event.
What is menstrual bleeding?
This is the hormone that decreases by about 90% during menopause.
What is estrogen?
These structures connect the ovaries to the uterus and help transport the ovum.
Painful menstrual cramps caused by prostaglandin overproduction are known as this.
LH primarily acts on these ovarian cells to produce androgens.
What are theca cells?
During the follicular phase, this hormone gradually increases to stimulate follicle growth.
What is FSH?
This hormone, produced by the implanted blastocyst, maintains the corpus luteum early in pregnancy.
What is human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)?
This organ is the site of egg implantation and fetal growth.
What is the uterus?
This menstural disorder is characterized by intense mood swings and unpredictability occuring in 5 or more cycles in one year.
What is PMDD?
This form of estrogen is most prominent during reproductive years.
What is estradiol?
The luteal phase is characterized by high levels of this hormone and a thickened endometrium.
What is progesterone?
This hormone prevents uterine contractions during pregnancy but drops right before labor begins.
What is progesterone?
This layer of the uterus is shed during menstruation.
What is the endometrium?
This diuretic may be used to reduce bloating associated with PMS.
What is spironolactone?
This granulosa cell product produces negative feedback on the anterior pituitary to stop secretion of FSH.
What is inhibin B?
If pregnancy does not occur, this structure deteriorates, leading to a drop in hormone levels.
What is corpus luteum?
MHT is likely to have benefits that outweigh risks in women of this age group.
What are women younger than 60?
The ampulla is the anatomical site of this event.
What is fertilization?
These antidepressants are considered first-line for PMDD.
What are SSRIs?
Estrogen feedsback on the hypothalamus and pituitary to provide negative feedback on this hormone during follicular growth.
What is LH?
Sustained high estrogen levels reverses feedback from negative to positive causing this event to promote ovulation.
What is LH surge?
The primary indication for hormone therapy in menopause is treatment of these symptoms.
What are hot flashes?
This is the function of thin, watery cervical mucus during the follicular phase.
What is sperm migration?
Hormonal contraceptives can relieve dysmenorrhea by reducing this process.
What is prostaglandin production?