Block 2 Flashcards
AE of SNRIs?
SSRI AE
+
Noradrenergic AE such as dry mouth, tachycardia, constipation. Venlafaxine worsens HTN and arrhythmias
How does estrogen affect bone mass?
Stimulates osteoblast activity Decrease number of osteoclasts Prevents Ca2+ resorption from cortical bone
Estrogen prevents the pituitary from producing _____
LH + FSH (ovulation won’t occur)
Monitoring serum testosterone + IM testosterone undecanodate?
Right before 4th dose
What are the therapeutic uses of androgens?
- Androgen replacement therapy 2. Breast cancer 3. Endometriosis 4. Female hypopituitarism 5. Anabolic therapy 6. Anemia
Androgen AE?
- Inhibit gonodotropin release - suppress testicular function, decrease testicular size, testosterone release and lower sperm count 2. Acne 3. CV issues 4. Neuropsychiatric effects
What are some indications for increased % of gestational diabetes?
- Macrosomia (>8 lbs)
- Neonatal hypoglycemia
What is the treatment algorithm for heavy menstrual bleeding?
First find out if contraception is desired If no, give them NSAIDs If not effective consider TXA or progesterone If neither work, consider hormonal contraceptives, levonorgestrel-releasing system, or surgery If they wanted contraception, consider levonorgestrel-releasing system If not effective, consider oral contraceptives If that doesnt work, surgery
To be considered prediabetic, what results do you need?
2 out of 3 positive results (HgbA1c, Fasting, or OGTT)
Basic breakdown of uterine cycle
Menses ► Proliferative ► Secretory
What are some pearls of norethindrone and norethindone acetate?
Raises HDL and lowers LDL
What are the functions of amylin?
- Secreted w/ insulin
- Suppresses postprandial glucagon secretion
- Reduce food intake + maintain body wt
- slows gastric emptying + increases satiety
Norethindrone or Norethindrone acetate are considered to be ____ gen
1st
Type 1 vs 2 diabetes
Which one progressively loses beta cell function?
Type 2
If you miss the last week of active pills on combined oral contraceptives, what should you do?
Omit the hormone-free stuff and finish the active drug tablets Use backup for 7 days. Counsel on emergency contraception
Type 1 vs 2 diabetes
Which one has an increased % of micro and macrovascular disease?
Type 2
What are the therapeutic uses of progestins?
- Hormone replacement 2. Contraceptive (planned or emergency) 3. Tx endometriosis and menstrual disorders
What is the pathophysiology behind menopause?
- Estradiol goes down
- FSH + LH goes up
- Loss of ovarian follicular activity, so corpus luteum has to handle it all
What are some pearls of drospirenone?
Fewer androgenic ADRs Higher risk of blood clots Hyperkalemia Approved for premenstrual dysphoric disorder
When is a pregnancy test supposed to be used by?
Measured 1 wk after missed period
Measures hCG hormone
What are some non-pharmacologic options for amenorrhea?
Too much exercise? Decrease it Calcium and Vit. D if hypoestrogenic
20mcg of EE is found in Yaz or Gianvi, what progestin is found?
Drospirenone
AE of progestin excess?
- Noncyclic weight gain* 2. Headache between pill pack* 3. Fatigue *Cyclic weight gain in estrogen *Headache during active pill in estrogen
Monitoring of Alprostadil?
- First dose should be given under supervision 2. Take on an empty bladder 3. Max of 2 doses/day
What are the high risk categories to be prescribed oral contraceptives?
- <42 days postpartum + VTE risk factors 2. Breastfeeding ≤ 30days postpartum 3. Moderate risk for VTE 4. On ritanavir, rifampin, rifabutin, or anticonvulsants 5. Multiple CV risk factors
How long do you leave Nuvaring for?
Leave in place for 3 wks, then remove for 1 wk
What are some cautions with Bazedoxifene?
Exposure to obesity (BMI >27) may have increassed risk of endometrial hyperplasia
Type 1 vs 2 diabetes
Which one has increased % of hyperosmolar hyperglycemia syndrome?
Type 2
What are the therapeutic uses of Ospemifene?
*Agonist in vaginal epithelium and endometrium *Antagonist in breast *Treats dyspareunia (painful sex)
To treat amenorrhea, what is the whole algorithm?
1st = check to see if they are pregnant. If not, find underlying cause If anorexia or excessive exercise, consider psychotherapy. If that doesnt work consider estrogen If hyperprolactinemia, consider bromocriptine or cabergoline If unknown, use progestin to induce bleeding followed by estrogen/progestin therapy
Granulosa cells found in the ovary produce what?
Feed into progestins Converts to Inhibin, which negatively impacts the hypothalamus only Estrogens, which either go to target tissue or travels to CNS for behavioral effects
Contraindications of Alprostadil?
- Pregnant partner 2. Sickle cell disease 3. Anticoagulants (warfarin, rivaroxaban, etc)
Gestational diabetes is diagnosed when?
2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy
Monitoring serum testosterone + buccal system?
Before dose
Beta cells found in the pancreas produce…
Both insulin and amylin
Which AE of contraceptives should you d/c immediately?
ACHES Abdominal pain Chest pain Headache Eye problems Severe leg pain
What are some absolute contrainidcations for hormonal therapy?
- Undiagnosed genital bleed
- Breast cancer
- Estrogen / Progesterone dependent neoplasia
- VTE
- Heart issues
- Liver issues
Type 1 vs 2 diabetes
Which one has a % of diabetic ketoacidosis?
Type 1
If patient is on anticonvulsants and oral contraceptives, what could they do?
Besides d/c, you can switch to another form of contraception Depot medroxyprogesterone or IUDs
Where is the primary location for insulin resistance?
Skeletal muscle
What creams can decrease latex strength of condoms?
Cleocin, Premarin, and Monistat
What are the intra-vaginal estrogen formulations?
Mix of creams, ring, and tablet
Cream
- Premarin - conjugated estrogen
- Estrace - 17 ß-estradiol
Ring
- Estring - 17 ß-estradiol
Vaginal tablet
- Vagifem - Estradiol hemihydrate
Abrupt decline in ______ induces menstruation
Progestins
What class increase thick cervical mucus secretion?
Progestins
What is the first line Tx for erectile dysfunction?
PDE inhibitors
MOA of Alprostadil?
Stimulates adenylyl cyclase, which increases cAMP production, which decreases Ca 2+, causing arterial blood vessel relaxation
Type use of oral contraceptives are ___% effective
92
ACHES side effects refer to what kind of contraceptives?
Oral
What are some advantages of Annovera over Nuvaring?
- no refrigeration 2. used for 13 cycles 3. Cannot be removed for more than 2 hrs during 21 day cycle
How does Goserelin work?
Analog of GnRH - injection Initially increases serum lvls of LH and FSH which will lead to suppression of those sex hormones Tx endometriosis AE = hot flash, sexual dysfunction, diarrhea
What is a normal testosterone level?
300 to 1,100
Type 1 vs 2 diabetes
Which one is associated w/ weight loss?
Type 1
Pearls of Amethyst?
28 days w/o placebos - all active pills
What are some pearls of desogestrel?
Slight increase % of thrombosis Fewer androgenic ADRs
What is the characteristic of ovary (follicles) during the control of the menstrual cycle?
Develops female sex characteristics Thickens endometrium for pregnancy Antagonizes PTH Increase blood clotting
AE of testosterone?
- Gynecomastia (mostly in obese or pt w/ liver cirrhosis) 2. Hepatotoxicity (oral) 3. Polycythemia (stop ins and replace w/ transdermal)
20mcg of EE is found in “drug” 24 or 1/20, what progestin is found?
Norethindrone acetate
What happens if you displace the Nuvaring?
<3hrs = no backup, rinse and re-insert ≥3hrs? = insert new ring and use backup for 7 days During 3rd week? = skip hormone free and insert new ring
Estradiol vs Progestin only pills Which must be taken continuously (no placebo tablets are found)?
Progestin
What are some counseling points with Andoderm?
- Rotate application site q7days 2. Avoid swimming/showering/washing for 3 hrs after patch application
What is the Tx algorithm for HRT on someone who has NOT tried 3 months of lifestyle modifications + has moderate to severe hot flashes and/or night sweats?
- First find out if they have any genitourinary symptoms
- If no, avoid hormone therapy
- If yes, find out if they have breast/endometrial cancer or any other hormonal-sensitive cancer
- Yes = Vaginal lubricant/moisturizer
- No = Vaginal lubricant/mositurizer +/- low dose vaginal estrogen or ospemifene
What self-monitoring tool detects baseline chloride ion levels peaks?
OV-Watch Fertility Predictor
If you miss one tablet of progestin-only pill, what should you do?
If it is more than 3 hrs late, backup should be used for 48hrs
Type 1 vs 2 diabetes
Which one has relative insulin deficiency?
Type 2
Type 1 vs 2 diabetes
Which one has Autoimmune beta cell destruction?
Type 1
AE of Alprostadil?
Penile pain + urethral burning
Which self-monitoring tool identifies up to 6 fertile days for women?
Clearblue Ferility Monitor
20mcg Drospirenone, what’s the brand?
Yaz or Gianvi
What are the progestogen only Rx for HRT?
- 1st Gen
- Norethindrone, norgestrel (2nd as well)
- 2nd Gen
- Levonorgestrel, MPA
- 4th Gen
- Drospirenone
- Micronized progesterone
Provera - MPA
Aygestin - Norethindrone
Prometrium - Micronized progesterone
When is it recommended and not recommended to screen for T1DM?
- Appropriate = research trials, first-degree family members with T1DM
- Not recommended = asymptomatic general population
What AE do hormonal contraceptives cause?
Breast tenderness, fluid retention, spotting
How would you assess ASCVD risk since menopause onset?
- > 10 yrs ► AVOID HORMONAL THERAPY
- < 10 yrs ► calculate risk
- <5% = gucci
- 5 - 10% = consider transdermal
- >10% = AVOID HORMONAL THERAPY
What is the characteristic of ovary (corpus luteum) during the control of the menstrual cycle?
Prepares endometrium for pregnancy Inhibits contraction of uterus Inhibits development of new follicles
Androgens (promotes/inhibits) FSH and LH release
inhibit + develop male sex organs and increase bone/muscle growth
Testing for prediabetes and/or T2DM should be considered in children (aged 10+ or after puberty) when…
- BMI ≥85th percentile (overweight) or ≥95th percentile (obese)
- 2+ additional risk factors (1+ in adults only)
Why is there a sudden increase of LH on day 14?
Estrogen is produced by dominant follicle, also causes FSH to go down slightly
Contraindications and Flibanserin?
- Alcohol 2. Using CYP3A4 inhibitors *Start Flibanserin 2 wks after CYP3A4 inhibitor **Start CYP3A4 inhibitor 2 days after last dose of Flibanserin 3. Hepatic impairment D/C after 8 wks of no improvement
What are the 1st Gen select progestin oral contraceptives?
Norethindrone and norethindone acetate Norgestrel (also considered Gen 2)
What is primary amenorrhea?
Absence of menses by 15 yrs old with otherwise normal secondary sexual development
Day 0 of menstrual cycle, which one has a higher level FSH or LH?
FSH
How is Clomiphene dosed?
- 50mg daily x5days, if no ovulation, continue
- 100mg daily x5days, if no ovulation , repeat
- 100mg daily x5days, continue for 6 cycles
- Consider alternative Tx
What are the therapeutic uses of estrogens?
- Hormone replacement (hot flash, vaginal dryness, urogenital atrophy, or osteoporosis) 2. Contraceptive (by suppressing LH surge and prevent ovulation
How does vomiting/diarrhea affect oral contraceptives?
V/D <48hrs = no redoes V/D >48hrs = use back for 7 days after V/D subsides V/D is on the last week = skip placebos and begin new pack + use backup for 7 days
Which ADR of contraceptives have a higher % of thrombotic risk?
Transdermal (has higher estrogen exposure)
What is HgbA1c? When does it lose accuracy?
Marker for glycemia over 3 months
Loses accuracy in anemia, pregnancy, or hemodialysis
How does estrogen affect lipids?
Increase HDL Decrease LDL Decrease cholesterol Increase TG
What is the function of the uterus, fimbriae and ovary?
Uterus - where eggs implant and develop during pregnancy Fimbriae - tissue that swells during ovulation to facilitate egg release into Fallopian tube Ovary - egg producing organ
What are the clinical uses of Clomiphene? Place in therapy?
- Induce ovulation
- Secondary hypogonadism
Useful for PCOS/Anovulation + test for ovarian reserve
When is fasting + random blood glucose testing preferred?
To those w/ increased RBC turnover
EX: sickle cell, second + third trimester pregnancy, hemodialysis, blood loss, erythropoietin therapy
20mcg Levonorgestrel, what’s the brand?
Lutera or Aviane
AE of Gabapentin?
- Somnolence
- Dizziness
What are the general non-hormonal Rx for HRT?
- Vaginal lubricants/moisturizers
- SSRIs + SNRIs
- Gabapentin, Pregabalin, clonidine
What are the functions of incretin?
- Includes GLP-1 + Gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP)
- Only GLP-1 inhibits glucagon secretion
- Stimulates postprandial insulin secretion
- Released in response to oral glucose
- Degraded by DPP-4
What hormones do the anterior pituitary stimulate for the menstrual cycle?
Estrogen - to stimulate growth of immature ovarian follicles in ovary Progesterone - trigger ovulation + development of corpus luteum
What are some counseling points with Androgel?
- Apply in the morning 2. Site of application should not be washed for 4 to 6 hours to prevent reduced absorption or transfer of drug
AE of Pregabalin?
- Sedation
- Dependence
- Dizziness
- Headache
What happens if you forget to use the Nuvaring?
As long as the total time is ≤4 wks, you Gucci, no backup needed
Type 1 vs 2 diabetes
Which one contains absolute insulin deficiency?
Type 1
FSH from the anterior pituitary promotes the production of what in the ovary?
Only Granulosa cells
MOA of aromatase inhibitors?
Inhibits conversion of androgens to estrogens
What are the therapeutic uses of Raloxifene? AE?
Agonist in bone cells Treat/prevent osteoporosis Antagonist in breast and uterus Reduction in risk of invasive breast cancer AE = hot flash
What are the common symptoms of diabetes?
- Polyuria
- Polydipsia
- Polyphagia
What are some issues surrounding progestin only contraceptives?
- Taken continuously w/o placebo 2. Taken at the same time every day (3hr delay = backup method x48 hrs) 3. May not block ovulation
AE of estrogen?
- Carcinogenicity (endometrium and breast) 2. CV disease
What is the incretin effect?
- Greater insuilin effect due to oral glucose intake vs IV intake
AE of Clonidine?
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Hypotension
- Dry Mouth
Testing for prediabetes and/or T2DM in asymptomatic ppl should be considered of any age who…
- BMI ≥25 or ≥23 in Asian Americans
- 1+ additional risk factor for diabetes (2+ in children)
Pathophysiology behind Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) includes what?
- Increase androgen ► increase testosterone
- Increase insulin due to resistance (glucose up as well which results in wt gain
Rifampin and oral contraceptives have an interaction, how long should you use the backup for after d/c?
7-28 days
Progesterone vs Estrogen Which one thickens the cervical mucus which hinders sperm travel?
Progesterone
What are the main categories that cause infertility for women?
- Hypothalamic-pituitary failurek
- HPO axis (85%)
- Ovarian failure
Primary cause - ovulatory DYSFUNCTION
Whats the definition of dysmenorrhea?
Pelvic pain prior to or concurrent with menses
Which select progestins are the most to least androgenic?
Most = Levonorgestrel 2nd most = Norgestrel Middle = Norethindrone w or w/o acetate, norgestimate, and desogestrel Least = Drospirenone and segesterone acetate
What are the AE associated with androgenic progestins?
- Acne/oily skin 2. Noncyclic Wt gain 3. Hirsutism 4. Fatigue 5. Depression
Besides using aromatase inhibitors or clomiphene, what alternatives are there to help with ovulation?
Metformin + Pioglitazone (thiazolidinediones)
Planned contraceptives contain (estrogen/progestin)
Progestins w/ or w/o estrogen