Hyperandrogenic state - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 507 Final Study Guide Spring 2020 • Reproductive: o Endometrial cycle (menstrual cycle) and the occurrence of ovulation  During menstruation (menses), the functional layer if endometrium disintegrates and is discharges through the vagina.  Follicular/proliferative phase - GnRH and a balance between activin and inhibin from the granulosa cells contribute to the rise of FSH levels, which stimulates a number of follicles. The pulsatile secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary g...

NURS 6501 Knowledge Check: Module 7 Student Response Scenario 1: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) A 28-year-old woman presents to the clinic with a chief complaint of hirsutism and irregular menses. She describes irregular and infrequent menses (five or six per year) since menarche at 12 years of age. She began to develop dark, coarse facial hair when she was 14 years of age, but her parents did not seek treatment or medical opinion at that time. The symptoms worsened after she gained ...

NR507 COMPLETE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE REPRODUCTIVE Endometrial cycle and occurrence of ovulation Manifestation of female reproductive functioning is menstrual bleeding, which starts with menarche (1st period) and ends with menopause (cessation of menstrual flow for 1 year). Average age of menarche is 12 with a range of 9-17. Appears to be r/t body weight, especially body fat ratio. At first cycles are anovulatory and vary from 10-60 days or >. Then in adulthood range form...

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS Womens Health Prescription (101 Questions) Question: Which of the following is NOT a common side effect associated with the use of etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol (NuvaR ing), a contraceptive vaginal ring? Vaginitis Breast tenderness Increased appetite Severe headache Correct Explanation: A common side effect NOT associated with the use of etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol (NuvaRing) is severe headache. The systemic side effects of NuvaRing are the same as with oral contrac...