1. trinity Sargent, Angel Castro, Ashleigh Burrell

2.  Center of pelvis, in between legs  Two ovaries- one on either side of the body.  Connected to the uterus by the fallopian tubes

3.  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

4.  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.

5.  In particular the female gonads help maintain our bodies stability and growth with the secretion of estrogen.

6.  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

7.  Antagonistic hormones- hormones that return the body’s conditions within acceptable limits - Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) inhibits a premature rise in (LH) luteinizing hormone

8.  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

9.  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

10.  http://humupd.oxfordjournals.org/content/ 12/4/333.full http://humupd.oxfordjournals.org/content/ 12/4/333.full  http://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0901/p1079. html http://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0901/p1079. html  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/menopause/basics/definition/con -20019726 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/menopause/basics/definition/con -20019726