1: Combined Contraceptive Hormone Generations Flashcards
1
Q
What generation? Progestin norethynodrel
A
1st
2
Q
What generation? Progestin norethindrone
A
1st
3
Q
What generation? Progestin norethindrone acetate
A
1st
4
Q
What generation? Progestin ethynodiol diacetate
A
1st
5
Q
What generation?
- Well tolerated
- Found in many generic formulations and some low-dose brand-name COCs
- Unscheduled bleeding/spotting at lower doses
A
1st
6
Q
What generation? Progestin norgestrel
A
2nd
7
Q
What generation? Progestin levonorgestrel
A
2nd
8
Q
What generation?
- Potent with long half-life
- Increase in androgen-related side effects (adverse effects on lipids, oily skin, acne, facial hair)
A
2nd
9
Q
What generation? Progestin desogestrel
A
3rd
10
Q
What generation? Progestin norgestimate)
A
3rd
11
Q
What generation?
- Reduced androgenic SEs
- Fuller impact of estrogen which may increase risk of thromboembolism
A
3rd
12
Q
What generation?
- Antimineralcorticoid and antiandrogenic properties
- Tx of PMDD and acne
- No increased risk of thromboembolism
A
4th
13
Q
What generation? Progestin drospirenone
A
4th
14
Q
What generation?
More profound, diverse, and discreet endometrial effect compared to others (progestin).
A
Next Generation
15
Q
What generation of estrogen?
- Availability: 20, 25, 30, 35, 50 mcg and one preparation containing 10mcg
A
Next Generation