Female Reproductive Physiology Before Pregnancy
These slides provide a simplified overview of Female Reproductive Physiology before Pregnancy by Sidra Arshad, delving into the mechanisms and physiology of the intricate cyclical changes characteristic of the female sexual cycle in the context of female reproductive hormones. Learning objectives: 1. Briefly describe the functional anatomy of female reproductive tract 2. Explain the mechanisms responsible for initiating puberty in a female 3. Describe the role of estrogen in puberty 4. Describe the stages of oogenesis 5. Describe the development of a dominant follicle and corelate it with the phases of ovarian cycle 6. Explain the events of ovulation 7. Explain the significance of corpus luteum 8. Describe the phases of monthly endometrial/ menstrual cycle 9. Describe the functions of estrogen and progesterone 10. Summarise the regulation of the female monthly rhythm 11. Describe the process of fertilization with reference to the female reproductive tract 12. Explain how the rhythm method of contraception works 13. Describe the mechanism of action of contraceptive pills 14. Discuss a few abnormal conditions that cause infertility in females 15. Explain the physiology of menopause Study Resources: 1. Chapter 82, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition 2. Chapter 22, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition 3. Chapter 44, Berne and Levy Physiology, 7th edition 4. Chapter 20 , Human Physiology, From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition 5. Chapter 10, Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology by Bruce A. White, 4th edition 6. Physiology, Ovulation – Stat Pearls; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441996/ 7. Physiology, Estrogen – Stat Pearls; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538260/ 8. Physiology, Progesterone – Stat Pearls; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK558960/
