Womens Health

what do you think would happen if the corpus luteum dissolves?

Progesterone levels drop

How long is a normal menstrual cycle?

21-35 days (ACOG) or 24-38 days (FIGO)

What is cycle variation?

The difference between the longest and shortest recorded menstrual cycle

Severe discomfort and cramping during a period is known as what?

dysmenorrhea

endometrial growth in the uterine muscle wall

Adenomyosis

endometrial growth outside of the uterus

Endometriosis

Reproductive cancer are what

cancers that start in the sex organs

What are some of the reasons motivating the change in name from PCOS to PMOS?

diagnosis delays, stigma, research, consensus/transition

What is a Delphi survey

Structured questionnaire for experts (goal: reach a consensus on a topic)

The “Implications” section details genetic, organ system, biochemical pathway disruptions driving the symptoms of PMOS. Two hormones that we discussed last week are mentioned (GnRH and LH). Briefly describe how they relate to PMOS symptom onset

Disruption in GnRH pulsing causes an increase in LH which drives excess ovarian androgens, contributing to hyperandrogenism

Briefly, describe the concerns with including the term “ovarian” or other ovary-related words in the new name. Why was it preferred over the term “reproductive”

Some respondents were worried that it would be an incomplete representation of multi- system effects and imply irrelevance after menopause. However, it was preferred over reproductive because respondents felt that it reduced stigma in certain regions. Furthermore, “ovarian” encompasses endocrine, follicular, and ovulatory disturbances whereas “ovary” and “ovulatory” does not