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WHERE IS IT LOCATED…. Center of pelvis, in between legs Two ovaries- one on either side of the
body. Connected to the uterus by the fallopian
tubes
HORMONES Estrogen- a steroid hormone that
produces female characteristics for a human
Progesterone- released to prepare the uterus for pregnancy
Inhibin: Suppresses production of other hormones
Relaxins: Are only found in pregnant females and relaxes muscles to make giving birth easier
EFFECTS ON THE BODY Regulates menstrual cycle Development of female body
characteristics ex. Breasts, body shape, body hair, etc
Menopause brings significant, permanent changes to hormone levels and hormone balance in the body. The ovaries stop producing eggs and they also stop producing their hormones.
WHY ARE HORMONES IMPORTANT In particular the female gonads help
maintain our bodies stability and growth with the secretion of estrogen.
FEEDBACK MECHANISMS Negative feedback--decreases the diverging of glands from homeostasis. -Most endocrine glands are controlled by this-Ex. melatonin Positive feedback--Controls events that do not have to be continuously adjusted. -Opp. Of negative feedback-Ex. Oxytocin during childbirth
ANTAGONISTIC HORMONES Antagonistic hormones- hormones that
return the body’s conditions within acceptable limits
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) inhibits a premature rise in (LH) luteinizing hormone
OVARIES Polycystic ovary syndrome- Caused of an ovulatory infertility S/S: high androgen levels, infertility,
menstrual irregularity, and amenorrhea A prescription pills (if patients don’t
desire pregnancy) and monthly progestin therapy
OVARIES CONT. Menopause 12 months after the last menstrual
period Ends fertility S/S- irregular menstrual cycles, hot
flashes, bladder control problems, vaginal health, night sweats, mood changes, feelings about sex change
Normal part of life
WORKS CITED http://
humupd.oxfordjournals.org/content/12/4/333.full
http://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0901/p1079.html
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/basics/definition/con-20019726