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Chapter 39 - Histopathology of Female Organs, Including Pituitary and Hypothalamus

from Section 7 - Pathology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 November 2020

By
Varuna Mallya
Edited by
Neelanjana Mukhopadhaya ,
Jyotsna Pundir  and
Mala Arora
Neelanjana Mukhopadhaya
Affiliation:
Luton & Dunstable Hospital
Jyotsna Pundir
Affiliation:
St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London
Mala Arora
Affiliation:
Noble IVF Centre, Faridabad, India
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Summary

The interaction between the hypothalamus, pituitary and ovary (HPO axis) regulates the female reproductive system. The hypothalamus secretes the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). This regulates the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH) from the gonadotroph cells in the anterior pituitary. These are released in pulses at an interval of one to four hours. They promote ovulation and stimulate the ovary to produce estrogen and progesterone.

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Part 1 MRCOG Revision Notes and Sample SBAs , pp. 259 - 261
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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