Menopause
Physiology 2 with Freeman at Tai Sophia Institute
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By: D'Annie Miller-Gunter
Textbook:
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach with IP-10 (5th Edition)
Created: 2011-07-29
Size: 5 flashcards
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How do FSH, Inhibin,-B, Estrogen & Progesterone levels change during perimenopause & menopause.
Menopause
FSH: tries to signal more estrogen, but can't bec there are no more follicles. Inhibin-B inhibit FSH secretion. When follicles drop off in numbers, estrogen & inhibin B drop off. Estrogen& progesterone levels drop off in menopause. This makes environment less acidic. More prone to vaginal/UTI's. Menstrual cycle is disrupted. Estradiol is the estrogen hormone that comes from the follicle. Once you get through menopause estradiol will be consistently low.
How do FSH, Inhibin,-B, Estrogen & Progesterone levels change during perimenopause & menopause. Continued.
Perimenopause
FSH increases in an attempt to signal more estrogen. Inhibin-B levels begin to drop off.
Ovaries make less of Estrogen & Progesterone. Estradiol is the estrogen hormone that comes from the follicle. Once you get through menopause estradiol will be consistently low. Hot flashes and night sweats occur gradually.
Define perimenopause & menopause
Menopausal transition, is the interval in which a woman's body makes a natural shift from more-or-less regular cycles of ovulation and menstruation toward permanent infertility, or menopause.
You may also experience menopause-like symptoms, such as hot flashes, sleep problems and vaginal dryness. Treatments are available to help ease these symptoms.
Once you've gone through 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, you've officially reached Menopause, and the perimenopause period is over.
What symptoms of menopause are hormone related?
- Irregular periods, Decreased fertility, Vaginal dryness, Hot flashes, Sleep disturbances, Mood swings, Increased abdominal fat, Thinning hair, Loss of breast fullness due to decrease in estrogen and progesterone.
Why do women enter menopause?
Natural decline of reproductive hormones. Signal a steady hormonal state. A change of life. End to decision to have children.
About this deck
By: D'Annie Miller-Gunter
Textbook: Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach with IP-10 (5th Edition)
Created: 2011-07-29
Size: 5 flashcards
Views: 14
Textbook:
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach with IP-10 (5th Edition)Created: 2011-07-29
Size: 5 flashcards
Views: 14
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