Dysfunctional Cysts Definitions Dysfunctional ovarian cysts derive from the follicular apparatus either before or after ovulation ( Table 24.1 ). They may result from or cause disordered hypothalamic–pituitary–ovarian function. Although not always functional in the sense of producing steroid hormones,…
Anatomy, Histology, and Function Anatomy The ovaries are paired pelvic organs located close to the uterus, weighing 5–8 g and measure about 3.0 × 2.0 × 1.0 cm in women of reproductive age. They normally shrink in size after menopause. The external…
Components of the Normal Endometrium The mucosal lining of the uterus consists of glands, stroma, and blood vessels. The function of the endometrium is to form a receptive site for pregnancy. This is initially accomplished through a nutrient effect of…
The vagina acts as a barrier to many potentially invasive microorganisms. Accordingly, it is the site of a variety of infections, both sexually and nonsexually transmitted, and this, in fact, represents the predominant type of pathology of this organ. In…
Chapter Outline Disorders of Genital Differentiation (Disorders Generally Associated with a Normal Chromosome Constitution and Normal Gonad) 18 Female Pseudohermaphroditism (Female Intersex) 18 Male Pseudohermaphroditism (Male Intersex) 22 Disorders of Sex Determination (Disorders Associated with Abnormal Sex Chromosomes and Abnormal…
Introduction Understanding normal development of the embryonic genital tract gives insight into many disorders encountered in the female. These can range from relatively simple arrests of development or malformation (described by organ) to more complex abnormalities of sexual development that…