Contraceptives Flashcards
1
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Form of estrogen used in almost all combined oral contraceptives
A
Ethinyl estradiol
2
Q
MOA of combined oral contraceptives
A
Feedback inhibition of GnRH, FSH, and LH to prevent ovulation
Progestin thickens cervical mucous to decrease likelihood of fertilization if ovulation occurs
3
Q
Progestin drugs with androgenic side effects
A
Norethindrone
Levonorgestrel
4
Q
Estrogenic progestin
A
Norethynodrel
5
Q
Progestin that is anti-androgenic plus anti-mineralocorticoid receptor action
A
Drospirenone