Physiology of the female pelvis

CHAPTER 20


Physiology of the female pelvis






Laboratory values


Estradiol












Premenarche







Menarche

















Ovaries






Follicular Phase of the Ovary










DESCRIPTION SONOGRAPHIC APPEARANCE
Begins at the start of menstruation
Ends at ovulation
Variable length but generally 14 days
FSH stimulates the growth of primary follicles
Between days 5 and 7, a dominant secondary follicle is determined
Dominant follicle will grow 2-3 mm/day
Estrogen levels increase
Early Phase—Days 1-5 (

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Jun 15, 2016 | Posted by in GYNECOLOGY | Comments Off on Physiology of the female pelvis

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