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PCOS: Aetiology, features, management
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Module 3
The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian (HPO) Axis
1
The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian Axis
Describe the anatomical and functional relationship between the hypothalamus, pituitary, and ovaries.
2
GnRH: Synthesis, Secretion, and Pulsatile Release
Explain the synthesis, secretion, and pulsatile release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).
3
FSH: Synthesis, Secretion, and Actions
Describe the synthesis, secretion, and physiological actions of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
4
Luteinizing Hormone: Synthesis, Secretion, and Actions
Describe the synthesis, secretion, and physiological actions of luteinizing hormone (LH).
5
Estrogen & Progesterone Feedback on the HPO Axis
Explain the negative and positive feedback mechanisms of estrogen and progesterone on the HPO axis.
6
Inhibin and Activin: Regulators of FSH Secretion
Describe the role of inhibin and activin in regulating FSH secretion.
7
The Two-Cell, Two-Gonadotropin Theory
Explain the two-cell, two-gonadotropin theory of ovarian steroidogenesis.
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Physiology of the Normal Menstrual Cycle