Endocrinology in relation to reproduction and functions

1. Endocrinology in
Relation
To
Reproduction

2.  Endocrine glands play very important
role in the physiology of reproduction.

4. Maturation of Graffian
Follicles
and
Ovulation

5. FSH
LH (small portion)
OESTROGEN (for FSH activity)

6. Follicular
maturation

8.  Corpus luteum  secretes
progesterone
17 α hydroxyprogesterone,
oestradiol, androstenedione

9. PLACENTA

10. At 6 – 8 weeks, there is transfer of
functions of corpus luteum to the
placenta – acts temporarily as new
endocrine organ or power house of
hormone production.

15.  hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin)
 HPL (Human Placental Lactogen)
 PS β-1 G (Pregnancy Specific β-1
Glycoprotein)

26. transforming

33. breast

34. gonadotrophin
gonadal function

36. ovary