Clinical Chemistry 2: Female Reproductive Hormones

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What is the term used to describe the combination of amenorrhea, eating disorders, and osteoporosis?

  • Polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Athlete's triad (correct)
  • Osteopenia
  • Hypogonadism

What is the primary cause of osteoporosis in patients with secondary hypogonadism?

  • Prolactin production
  • Pituitary tumors
  • Pathological bone loss (correct)
  • Elevated FSH concentrations

At what age range does ovarian failure naturally occur, leading to menopause?

  • 30-35 years
  • 40-45 years
  • 35-40 years
  • 45-55 years (correct)

What is the term used to describe ovarian failure that occurs before the age of 40?

<p>Premature ovarian failure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of patients with Turner's syndrome?

<p>They do not experience hot flashes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of premature ovarian failure?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a condition characterized by infertility, hirsutism, and chronic anovulation?

<p>Polycystic ovary syndrome (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the onset of polycystic ovary syndrome?

<p>It is often perimenarcheal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible cause of secondary hypogonadism?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of polycystic ovary syndrome?

<p>It is a common disorder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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