Ovaries by Genesis Rodriguez https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2 By: Shelby, Jaylen, Genesis en-us 2018-09-26 19:52:35 UTC 2023-04-05 17:19:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Hearts.png Hormones Produced: genesis_rodriguez_284 https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/286248541 The ovaries produce the sex hormones progesterone and estrogen. They prepare the uterus for menstruation. The release of these hormones is triggered by the hypothalamus. ]]> 2018-09-26 20:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/286248541 Functions genesis_rodriguez_284 https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/286248658 The ovaries produce: 
  • estrogen: plays a role in the development of breasts and armpit hair and helps regulate the menstrual cycle, controlling the growth of the uterine lining during the first part of the cycle.
  • progesterone: contributes to abnormal menstrual periods and menopausal symptoms, necessary for implantation of the fertilized egg in the uterus and for maintaining pregnancy.
]]> 2018-09-26 20:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/286248658 Location genesis_rodriguez_284 https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/286248741 The ovaries are held by a membrane beside the uterus on each side of the lower abdomen.]]> 2018-09-26 20:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/286248741 Hypersecretion Symptoms genesis_rodriguez_284 https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/286253027 Estrogen:
  • bloating
  • swelling and tenderness in breasts.
  • irregular menstrual periods.
  • increased symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
  • mood swings.
  • Headaches.
Progesterone: 
  • breast tenderness
  • mood swings
  • Sedation
  • fatigue
  • bloating
]]> 2018-09-26 20:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/286253027 Hyposecretion Symptoms genesis_rodriguez_284 https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/286253049 Estrogen:
  • irregular or absent periods.
  • mood swings.
  • hot flashes.
  • breast tenderness.
  • headaches or accentuation of pre-existing migraines.
  • depression
Progesterone:
  • headaches or migraines
  • mood changes, including anxiety or depression
  • lhot flashes
  • irregular menstrual cycle
  • weight gain
  • fibroids, endometriosis
  • thyroid dysfunction
]]> 2018-09-26 20:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/286253049 Interrelationships genesis_rodriguez_284 https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/286253122 The hypothalamus interacts with the genital organs, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands. They interact with each other by releasing other hormones. The hypothalamus produces gonadotropin-releasing hormone, which causes the pituitary gland to produce a luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone. These hormones stimulate the ovaries to produce the female sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone. After childbirth, the hypothalamus signals the pituitary gland to produce prolactin, a hormone that stimulates milk production.]]> 2018-09-26 20:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/286253122 Case Study #1: Addison's Disease (Hyposecretion) genesis_rodriguez_284 https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/286253249 Symptoms: 
  • Weight loss and decreased appetite
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Low blood pressure; leads to fatigue
  • Hypoglycemia; leads to salt craving
  • Nausea, diarrhea or vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Muscle/joint pains
  • Irritability
  • Depression
Diagnosis:
  • Blood test. Measuring your blood levels of sodium, potassium, cortisol and ACTH is an indication of adrenal insufficiency. A blood test can also measure antibodies associated with autoimmune Addison's disease.
  • ACTH stimulation test. Measuring the level of cortisol in your blood before and after an injection of synthetic ACTH. It signals your adrenal glands to produce cortisol
  • Imaging tests. CT scan of your abdomen to check the size of your adrenal glands and look for abnormalities. An MRI scan of your pituitary gland if testing indicates you might have secondary adrenal insufficiency.
  • Insulin-induced hypoglycemia test. Pituitary disease is a possible cause of adrenal insufficiency (secondary adrenal insufficiency). The test involves checking your blood sugar (blood glucose) and cortisol levels at various intervals after an injection of insulin. 
Possible Treatments:
  • Oral corticosteroids: Hydrocortisone, prednisone or cortisone acetate may be used to replace cortisol.
  • Corticosteroid injections: If a patient continuously vomits oral prescriptions, then injections are required.
Current Research:
  • Prevention may include treating underlying conditions and limiting risk factors like autoimmune diseases.
    • Treating fungal infections.
    • Controlling diabetes.
    • Identify cancer symptoms to prevent spread of cells into adrenal glands and bloodstream. 
    • Treating bacterial infection
]]> 2018-09-26 20:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/286253249 Case Study #2 - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Hyposecretion) genesis_rodriguez_284 https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/286254278 Symptoms: (more severe if overweight or obese)
  • Irregular periods. Infrequent, irregular or prolonged menstrual cycles are the most common sign of PCOS. For example, you might have fewer than nine periods a year, more than 35 days between periods and abnormally heavy periods.
  • Excess androgen. Elevated levels of male hormone may result in physical signs, such as excess facial and body hair (hirsutism), and occasionally severe acne and male-pattern baldness.
  • Polycystic ovaries. Your ovaries might be enlarged and contain follicles that surround the eggs. As a result, the ovaries might fail to function regularly.

Diagnosis: A diagnosis of PCOS is made when the person experiences at least two of these symptoms
Some diagnostic tests include:
  • A pelvic exam. The doctor visually and manually inspects the reproductive organs for masses, growths or other abnormalities.
  • Blood tests. The blood may be analyzed to measure hormone levels. This testing can exclude possible causes of menstrual abnormalities or androgen excess that mimics PCOS. There might have additional blood testing to measure glucose tolerance and fasting cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
  • An ultrasound. The doctor checks the appearance of your ovaries and the thickness of the lining of your uterus.

Treatments: Treatments include birth control pills to regularize periods, a medication called metformin to prevent diabetes, statins to control high cholesterol, hormones to increase fertility, and procedures to remove excess hair.

Current Research: This month, a study was published in the journal Nature Medicine that might have found a treatment for PCOS. The research was lead by Dr. Paolo Giacobini at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research.This study suggests that we might be able to stop PCOS before it develops by treating pregnant women with GnRH antagonist drugs , and we can potentially use it to treat women who currently have PCOS.



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These parts interact with each other by releasing hormones.]]> 2018-09-26 20:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/286264364 genesis_rodriguez_284 https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/287139387 2018-09-28 20:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/287139387 genesis_rodriguez_284 https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/287145843 2018-09-28 20:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/287145843 genesis_rodriguez_284 https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/287146370 2018-09-28 20:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/287146370 shelby_trinh_967 https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/288362046 Progesterone]]> 2018-10-02 19:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/288362046 shelby_trinh_967 https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/288364168 Estrogen

]]> 2018-10-02 20:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/288364168 shelby_trinh_967 https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/288374694 2018-10-02 20:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/288374694 shelby_trinh_967 https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/288374705 2018-10-02 20:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/288374705 genesis_rodriguez_284 https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/289373864 2018-10-04 20:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/289373864 genesis_rodriguez_284 https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/289377474 2018-10-04 20:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/genesis_rodriguez_284/rgtffcerjht2/wish/289377474