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Menopause - Coggle Diagram
Menopause
Pathophysiology
hypothalamus releases GnRH
stimulates anterior pituitary
release of LH and FSH
stimulates ovaries to produce estradiol and inhibin
estradiol reach a sustained level
positive feedback loop
surge in FH and LSH stimulates release of ovary
causes follicle to rupture and release oocyte
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negative feedback loop interrupted in menopause
fewer follicles - less inhibin and less estradiol
anterior pituitary continues to release FSH and LSH
ovaries no longer respond
decreased estrogen and progesterone
thinning hair
occasional hot flashes
anxiety
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