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| In male and female, what does LH stimulate? |
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progesterone synthesis in ovaries
testosterone synth in testes |
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| In male and female, what does FSH stimulate? |
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Definition
stimulates ovaries to convert progesterone into estrogen
stimulates spermatogenesis if enough testosterone |
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| Estrogen drives endometrial growth until when? |
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| What is best for women with dysfunctional but intact H-P-gonadal axis with capacity for adequate estrogen production |
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They have most success with ovarian stimulation therapy: clomiphene and/or gonadotropins.
*Pt will have: avoluntary amenorrehea, dysfunctional uterine bleeding with anovulatory cycles |
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| How does Clomiphene work? |
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Definition
| It blocks estrogen feedback inhibition on GnRH and Gonadotropins (LH/FSH) |
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| What is used in treating infertility due to hyperprolactinemia and why? |
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| Bromocriptine. A dopamine agonist, it suppressed PRL and helps resume ovulation |
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| What is used for infertility due to hypothyroidism? |
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