Week 3: Tuesday, Sept 19th_Short answer

The number of follicles decreases from approximately 750,000 to 250,000.

LH (luteinizing hormone) and FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) are released from the pituitary gland to regulate the menstrual cycle.

Estrogen stimulates ovulation and prepares the uterus for implantation of a fertilized egg, while progesterone also prepares the uterus and provides negative feedback to inhibit LH and FSH secretion.

<p>Decreased Estrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vasomotor Symptoms (hot flashes &amp; night sweats), Mental Health (depression, anxiety), Sleep Disturbance, Cognitive Performance, Sexual Function, Weight gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Uterus shrinks, Vaginal atrophy, Bone resorption &gt; formation, Decline in proportion of lean body mass and increase in fat mass, Shift of fat distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reproductive years (early, peak, late), Transition years (early and late menopausal transition - MT), Post-menopause (early and late)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Obesity, Type 2 diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Dementia, Prostate Cancer, Overall Mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A syndrome characterized by low testosterone + accompanying signs and/or symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adiposity (Overweight &amp; Obesity), Medications, Smoking, Alcohol, Stress, Diet (high fat, low fiber), Genetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased levels of exercise in males are associated with lower likelihood of having low testosterone. Some studies show an increase in total and free testosterone with aerobic exercise, while resistance training may increase bioavailable testosterone. High-intensity interval training has also shown promise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cardiovascular disease, increased cholesterol and triglyceride levels, increased visceral adipose, type 2 diabetes, decreased insulin sensitivity, metabolic syndrome, low bone mineral density, osteopenia, osteoporosis, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, urinary incontinence, bladder issues, vaginal discomfort, impaired sexual function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improved sleep, improved mood, prevention of weight gain, maintenance of bone mineral density, maintenance of muscle strength, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes prevention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Estrogen promotes the anabolic response of muscle cells to exercise, resulting in muscle growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Risks: increased risk of breast, ovarian, uterine cancers, heart events, stroke, blood clots, and dementia. Benefits: effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms, prevention of bone loss, some cardioprotection at first.</p> Signup and view all the answers