Luteinizing hormone

Marcos Ortiz BIOL 2402 03/09/17 Angela’s Story Clinical Case Study Q1. Gonadotropins are hormones that stimulate the ovaries to produce a follicle. There are two types of gonadotropins that stimulate the ovaries; FSH (Follicle Stimulation Hormone) and LH (Luteinizing Hormone) these two are produced at the beginning of your menstrual cycle. During the menstrual cycle FSH stimulates follicles and signals them to begin growing in preparation for ovulation. LH usually peaks right before ovulation this peak helps eggs go through a final growth spurt before being released. Q2. Almost everyone has experienced the battle of the thermostat at their homes. Your husband may like it warm, while your son may like it cool. If the temperature in your home…

S01876886 UI317-01 Assignment #3: Reflections 1. Hormones and the brain are powerful influences on human sexual functioning. Perhaps two of the most important portions of the brain in terms of sexual functioning are the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland, which make up the HPG axis. The HPG axis consists of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and the gonads – gonads being the testes in males and the ovaries in females. Together, the HPG axis regulates sex hormone production in a negative…

INTRODUCTION Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine system disorder caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones, it impacts 4% to 8% of women of productive age. Every month the ovaries make an egg that is a part of a healthy menstrual cycle. But with PCOS, the egg may not grow because of the growth of the ovarian cysts that contain small collections of fluid called follicles that is found in each ovary which can be seen during an ultrasound. The symptoms of PCOS include irregular…

Gonadotropins are hormones thattargetthestructuresinvolvedinfertilityandreproduction,inwomenitwouldbetheovaries.They are produced by the pituitary gland to trigger the production of sex hormones. Gonadotropins help create eggs and sperm.2.Some of the references talk about how “negative feedback” is involved in understanding how these drugs work.Can you explain what is meant by negative feedback?Negativefeedbackisyourbody’swayofkeepingeverythingregulatedandinharmony.3.My doctor told me that birth…

Leptin The gene LEP is found in chromosome 7 in humans. It is a protein of 167 amino acids with a four-helix bundle motif similar to that of a cytokine. It is produced mostly in the white adipose tissue. It then circulates in the bloodstream at fluctuating levels, depending on the circumstances of its production. For example, Leptin levels are normally higher at the hours between midnight and early morning; it is assumed that this is to suppress appetite during sleep. Leptin is believed to enter…

• PCOS carries with it body changes that may be more troubling for a female than the actual cause of these changes. What body changes may affect the female? How does the nurse practitioner address these with the patient? What education and counseling does the nurse practitioner offer? PCOS is the most common endocrine disease affecting women. There are multiple changes that occur within the body due to PCOS. PCOS causes an increase of LH, resulting in hyperandrogenism; in PCOS FSH is decreased.…

Another critical point of research in the field of estrogen and memory is when the best time to begin HRT is in order to maximize its cognitive benefits. Most research indicates that the best time to being HRT is when women begin to make the transition into menopause. It appears that as age increases, the beneficial effects of estrogen decrease. This has been termed the Critical Period Hypothesis (Maki et al., 2011; Kiss et al., 2012; Vedder, Bredemann, & McMahon, 2014). Kiss and colleagues…

Their are different hormones that help in the process of pregnancy , which are called pregnancy hormones the main hormones heard about when pregnancy hormones are mentioned are HCG ( Human Chorionic gonadotropin) ,Progesterone , prolactin and estrogen . HCG is the hormone responsible for keeping the structure of where the embryo will develop at early stages (called corpus luteum) from being shed and absorbed back into the body.HCG also stimulates the secretion of progesterone and estrogen by…

ABSTRACT: Profitable animal production require high fertility animals that exhibit healthy ovarian follicles, which contributes to estradiol synthesis. Follicle maturation relies on coordination between pituitary hormones and intraovarian signaling pathways. Recently Wnt/beta-catenin signaling has been established as necessary modulators of folliculogenesis in response to FSH. In granulosa cells (GC), beta-catenin is a central key in regulation of aromatase (Cyp19a1) expression. In addition,…

missing out on. It is estimated that polycystic ovarian syndrome affects about 8-10% of women of reproductive age. It is very common. Polycystic ovary syndrome cannot be cured but you can have help to cope with your symptoms. You may be able to control polycystic ovary syndrome without medication. If you are overweight, your first step will be to get advice from your doctor about healthy eating and exercise. Reaching and staying at a healthy weight can help to balance your hormone levels and…