10 Questions
What is the most common cause of abnormal uterine bleeding?
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
What is required for the normal cyclical proliferation, differentiation, and shedding of the endometrium?
The proper release of all involved pituitary and ovarian hormones
What is seen in anovulatory endometrium with stromal breakdown?
Breakdown associated with proliferative glands
What is the term for uterine bleeding that lacks an underlying structural abnormality?
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
What is shown in Figure 22.20C?
Endometrial polyp
What is associated with stromal breakdown in anovulatory endometrium?
Breakdown associated with proliferative glands
What is shown in Figure 22.20D?
Submucosal leiomyoma
What is characterized by the absence of a underlying structural abnormality?
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
What is a well-defined pathologic condition that can cause abnormal uterine bleeding?
All of the above
What is a characteristic of abnormal uterine bleeding caused by hormonal disturbances?
The absence of a underlying structural abnormality
Learn about the dynamic changes in the endometrium during the menstrual cycle, influenced by sex steroid hormones and the pituitary gland. Understand the effects of hormonal imbalances and pregnancy complications on the uterus.
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