OVARIES

trinity Sargent, Angel Castro, Ashleigh Burrell

WHERE IS IT LOCATED…. Center of pelvis, in between legs Two ovaries- one on either side of the

body. Connected to the uterus by the fallopian

tubes

HORMONES Estrogen- a steroid hormone that

produces female characteristics for a human

Progesterone- released to prepare the uterus for pregnancy

Inhibin: Suppresses production of other hormones

Relaxins: Are only found in pregnant females and relaxes muscles to make giving birth easier

EFFECTS ON THE BODY Regulates menstrual cycle Development of female body

characteristics ex. Breasts, body shape, body hair, etc

Menopause brings significant, permanent changes to hormone levels and hormone balance in the body. The ovaries stop producing eggs and they also stop producing their hormones.

WHY ARE HORMONES IMPORTANT In particular the female gonads help

maintain our bodies stability and growth with the secretion of estrogen.

FEEDBACK MECHANISMS Negative feedback--decreases the diverging of glands from homeostasis. -Most endocrine glands are controlled by this-Ex. melatonin Positive feedback--Controls events that do not have to be continuously adjusted. -Opp. Of negative feedback-Ex. Oxytocin during childbirth

ANTAGONISTIC HORMONES Antagonistic hormones- hormones that

return the body’s conditions within acceptable limits

- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) inhibits a premature rise in (LH) luteinizing hormone

OVARIES Polycystic ovary syndrome- Caused of an ovulatory infertility S/S: high androgen levels, infertility,

menstrual irregularity, and amenorrhea A prescription pills (if patients don’t

desire pregnancy) and monthly progestin therapy

OVARIES CONT. Menopause 12 months after the last menstrual

period Ends fertility S/S- irregular menstrual cycles, hot

flashes, bladder control problems, vaginal health, night sweats, mood changes, feelings about sex change

Normal part of life

WORKS CITED http://

humupd.oxfordjournals.org/content/12/4/333.full

http://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0901/p1079.html

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/basics/definition/con-20019726