Contraceptives Flashcards

1
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Form of estrogen used in almost all combined oral contraceptives

A

Ethinyl estradiol

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2
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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

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3
Q

Progestin drugs with androgenic side effects

A

Norethindrone
Levonorgestrel

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4
Q

Estrogenic progestin

A

Norethynodrel

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5
Q

Progestin that is anti-androgenic plus anti-mineralocorticoid receptor action

A

Drospirenone

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