Contraceptives Flashcards

1
Q

Estrogens: EE, CEE, 17B

use

Progestins: Synthetic
N
L
N
D
E
D

M
P

use

A

Ethinyl Estradiol, contraception
Conjugated equine estrogen, menopause
17B estradial (menopause)

Contraception
Norethindrone
Levonorgestrel
Norgestimate
Desogestrel
Etonorgestrel
Drosperinone

Medroxyprogesterone Acete (contraception and menopause)

Progesterone (menopause)

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2
Q

Therapeutic use of contras

Many ___ occur in women using contras

typically less than

Rates decline w age until

A

Hormonal contraception, HRT

unintended pregnancies

18yrs

40yrs

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Combination oral contraceptives contain

POP (minipill) contain

Injections of P contain

Devices- nonsurgical contain

includes

Surgical implantation (P) includes

A

E/P (the pill)

Progestin only

Depot MPA

E/P

Contraceptive patches/rings

IUDs/implants

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4
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Ethinyl estradiol used for contraception bc it is

Steroidal estrogens
Endo Natural estrogen includes ____ for HRT

CEE includes ___ and ___ for HRT

Synthetic includes ___ for contraception

Nonsteroidal estrogens- D__ prevents miscarriage

Anti Estrogens- T___ for BC
C for infertility

Potentcy EE > __ > Natural estrogen

A

most potent

17B estradiol

Equilin sulfate, estrone sulfate

Ethinyl Estradiol

Diethylstilbestrol

Tamoxifen
Clomiphene

CEE

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5
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Synthetic progestins

N
L
D/N
D__ which is a __ deivative, anti-___/____

Chemically modified natural progestins include

A

Norethindrone
Levonorgestrel
Desogestrel/Norgestimate
Drospirenone- spironolactone, MC/androgen

MPA

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___ is the universal precursor to other hormnes

E binds with ___ affinity to specific

P binds with high affinity to

P also binds to other hormone receptors such as ___, ___, ____ w weaker affinity

At pharm doses, some progestins can ____ at these receptors

PRs are dependent on exposure to

A

Progesterone

high, ER

PR

AR, ER, GR

elicit responses

E

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Q

Norethindrone (1st gen) can interact w

Levonorgestrel can interact w ___ receptors to a high degree (most potent)

Norgestimate/Desogestrel can interact w

A

ER, PR, AR

PR, AR

PR, AR

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8
Q

Ethinyl Estradiol and Syntehtic progestin can make

IUD contrains _____ and implant contains ____

The shot contains _____

Luteal phase- high conc of ___/___ NF on HP axis to suppress __/___

Hormone contraceptives thus inhibit ____

Drugs mimic ___ during the luteal phase to stop ___/___ surge

in the luteal phase, P ? E
Synthetic EE in
Synthetic P in

A

The pill, patch, ring

Levonorgesterel, etonorgestrel

MPA

E/P, FSH/LH

ovulation

hormonal enviro, FSH/LH

> micrograms
milligrams

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9
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Hormone contraceptives also thicken ___ and make the ___ unfavorable for implantation

Compliance is ___

Risk of pregnancy inc substantially for COCs when ____
for POPs when

OCP greatly inc the risk for

other RF for VTE are ___ mutation, __ and ___

look for ___, __pain, calf/thigh ___, ___

A

cervical mucosa, endometrial lining

very important

> 2 doses

> 3 hr delay

VTE

Factor 5 leiden, preg, postpartum

SOB, pleuritic, swelling/pain, orthopnea

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10
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Contraceptive effects/SE due to ____ of hormoenes

Estrogen can ___ clotting factors, ___ anticoag factors, ___ platelet count/aggregation

Inc __/___ and dec

Increases ___ retention

Inc ___

Stimulates ___

Progestin can also

A

metabolic effects

inc, dec, inc

TG/HDL, LDL

Na

SHBG

cell proliferation

inc HDL/Dec LDL, stim cell prolif

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11
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Estradiol has __ and ___ effects, w an acute __ effect

Endo 17B Estradiol/Prog

Chem modified natural E/P (CEE/MPA)

Synthetic E/P

Liver 1st pass, Oral admin, t1/2

Bioavailability diminished by

Drug admin ___ is first exposed to ___, resulting in metabolism before reaching __

A

Rapid, LT, VD

Yes, No (unless special), short

Less, Yes, longer

Less, Yes, longest

1st pass metabolism

orally, liver, raeching the body

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12
Q

Lipophilic estrogen is hydroxylated by ___ and conjugated to ____

E-glucuronide then excreted into ___ via ___

Some is ___, some enzymaticallly cleaved by ____

___ estrogen is

Enteroheptatic circ- orally admin estrogen can be ___ and have ___

Inc ___ responsible for some of the __ and ___ met effects of estrogen

A

CYP450, glucoronide

intestine, bile

excreted, intestinal bacteria

free, reabsorbed

recycled, prolonged effects

hepatic effects, beneficial/Adverse

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13
Q

Backup contraception needed until menses occur in pts taking R, T, P, C

Anticonvulsants induce

EE and some progestin met by

Meds that induce CYP3A4 may dec ___

Options for epilepsy pt

recommend contraceptive other than

may suggest higher dose ___

A

Rifampin, Tetracycline, Penicillins, Cephalosporins

liver enzymes CYP3A4

CYP3A4

contraceptive efficacy

COC

estrogen OCP

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14
Q

1st/2nd gen OCP placed pt at risk for

3rd gen (low dose pills)

A

blood clots, endometrial cancer

50ug
1.5mg

Multiphasic
mimic cycle
progestin

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15
Q

COC vary in the dose of __ and dose/potency of

EE doses
Doses < ___ are preffered
Lower doses may not be effective in
To minimize SE, make

Progestins potency
L > D > N > N
Doses can ___ or __ by phase of cylce (.05-1.5mg)

Can be __ or __

to minimize SE, switch to different ____ or different ___

A

EE, P

10, 20, 30, 35, 50ug
35ug
heavier women
dose adjustments

Levonorgestrel, desogestrel, norgestimate, norethindrone
remain, inc

monophasic, triphasic

progestin, phasic prep

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16
Q
Regimens
\_\_ days active, \_\_ days placebo to induce
\_\_\_ active, \_\_ placebo to minimize
Extended cycle \_\_\_ continuously taken
ie \_\_\_ days active, \_\_ placebo

Phasic prep
Triphasic- P progressively rises over ___ to __
Less exposure to ___
Minimizes ___

Monophasics- Constant dosage of ___
Preffered for woman w ___ (late cycle bleeding)
Preffered for pt experience ___ on the triphasic

A

21, 7, withdrawal bleeding
24, 4
active pills, 84, 7

21 days, mimic cycle
P
P related SE

E/P
P defic
mood swings

17
Q

Extended/Continuous cycle regimens purpose

___ menstrual perod, to __ or __ entirely

Indicated for ___ or ___ (menorrhagia)

Concerns due to > cumulative exposure to __ w 21/7 regimen

No withdrawal bleeding can lead to ____

many women experience ___ after use

takes ___ to return to fertility after 1 yr use

A

shorten, dec freq/eliminate

painful periods, excess bleeding

estrogen

endometrial hyperplasia (endo ca)

inactive endometrium

3mnths

18
Q

Newer OCP is COC w ___ as progestin

Drosperenone reduces ___
bc of its anti__/___ activity

reduces ___ and ___

___ level may inc

Caution w drugs that ___ such as NSAID, ACEI, ARB

Contraindicated in __ and ___ dz

inc risk for

A

Drospirenone

bloating, androgen/MC

Na and H2O

K

raise K

Kidney/adrenal

VTE

19
Q

Nonoral contraceptives __ compliance and __ liver exposure

Bypassing oral means less effect on ___

Birth control patch has ___ delivery of E/P
Worn __ and then replaced
__ patch weeks, followed by ___
Less effective in
may inc risk for ___ due to higher EE than ___/__ (peak __ but more ___)

Vaginal ring delivers ___
Worn for ___
Followed by ___

A

inc, dec

clotting

transdermal delivery
7days
3, patch free week
heavier women
clot, Ring/COC
lower, sustained

E/P
21 days
ring free week

20
Q

to ensure OCP efficacy, take at ___

If 1 pill missed, take ___

2 pills missed in a row (wk 1 or 2)- take ___ on day remembered and __ next day
Backup necessary for ___

2 pills missed in a row wk3
Discard ___ and ___

or keep taking pill/day and skip __ and start new

or for Sunday starters (ex), take pill/day until ___ and then ___

Backup necessary for

A

2 pills next day

2 pills, 2 pills
1 wk

pack, start new

placebos

Sunday, start new

1wk

21
Q

Tablet form POP uses N or N

Doses close to __ for efficacy

Take @ ___ and no ___

Most commonly used in ___

A

Norethindrone, Norgestrel

threshold

same time every day, pill free interval

lactating women

22
Q

POP Depot formulations

More freq use than

Depo Provera for __ contraception
IM injection of

Nexplanon __ contraception
Subdermal tube of ___
Return to fertility w/in __

IUD ___ contraception
doses ___ daily

A

oral POPs

3m, MPA

3y
Etonorgestrel
months

5y
levonorgestrel

23
Q
SE of POP
Minipills have
I, A
A
D

With Depo Provera
B- limit use to ___ (concern for __/__)
W
D

A

higher failure rate
Irregular bleeding, amenorrhea
Acne
Depression

Bone loss, <2yrs, adolescetns/YA
Weight gain in heavier women
Delayed return to fertility

24
Q

OCP benefits
reduced risk of __ and __

Dec in ___ and ___ and ___

Greater ___
Lower blood loss during __

A

ovarian/endometrial cancer

fibrocytic dz, fibroadenomas, acute PID

cycle regulatiry

menses

25
Q

Serious risks of COPs (esp Estrogen)
inc ___ via inc platelts

Risk greatsest in ___

avoid > than ___ yrs

to lower risk, use ___ pill available

__ ug EE
Risk greater for __ than ___

A

thrombosis

smokers

35yrs

lowest dose estrogen

20

combination oral than systemic

26
Q

Thrombosis risk depends on ___
Highest occurence during 1st ___ of use

Obesity is ____

Usually in __ then ___

A

E dose

3-6mnths

independent RF

leg, lungs

27
Q
VTE warning signs
A
C
H
E
S

finding and potential d

A

Ab pain (yellow skin/eyes)- blood clot in pelvis/liver/GB dz

Chest pain- blood clot in lungs, MI, Angina

HA- stroke/migraine/blurry vision, HBP

Eye problems- stroke/blurry vision/blood clot in eyes

Severe leg pain- inflam/blood clot in leg

28
Q

Higher dose COP puts pt at risk for

Lower dose has __ risk w ___ duration of use, ___ of type of progestin

BC risk should be balanced against ___

Aside from contraception, dec risk of

A

Breast cancer

inc, inc, irrespective

benefits of OCPs

other cancers

29
Q

Estrogen inc risk for
develops ___
return to normal w ___ after 3-6m

Inc risk for __ Dz
E increases __
Highest incidence in __ yr of use

Inc risk of __ and __
concern in ___ >35yrs
Related to risk of

Cervical dysplasia/Cancer risk inc w

A

HTN
Slowly
discontinued

GB dz
Bile stasis
1st

stroke, CVD
older smokers
thrombosis

duration of use

30
Q

Progesterone may contribute to unfavorable ___ by reducing ___ ratio

___ is the worst

Impairs ___
can dec ___, stimulate ____
__ is the worst

Thrombosis
D___ and d___ are the worst

L___ and N___ less likely

A

lipid profile, HDL/LDL

Levonorgestrel

glucose tolerance
insulin receptors, GC
Levonorgestrel

Desogestrel and drospirenone

Levonorgestrel and norethinedrone

31
Q

Norethindrone has minimal

Levonorgestrel inc__ and dec ___, also has sig ___ effects on

Norgestimate inc risk of ___, favorable effect on ___ (inc HDL)

Desogestrel inc risk of ___, favorable effect on ___ (inc HDL, dec LDL)

Drospirenone inc risk of ____, favorable effect on ___ (inc HDL/Dec LDL)

A

SE

HDL/LDL, glucose tolerance/androgenic effect

clotting, lipid profile

clotting, lipid profile

clotting, lipid profile

32
Q

E stimulates endometrial ___

P prevents ___ and provides ___

Too much/too little causes

w mild/mod SE of OCP
can vary ___ and ___

__ and ___ preps

switch from __ to ____ prep

A

proliferation

overproliferation, support

problems

EE dose, progestin type

monophasic/ triphasic

oral/nonoral

33
Q

Contraindications for OCP

Presence or hx of
>35 who
women w \_\_\_ such as BC
Women who have had \_\_\_
HTN >
M
Surgery w 
P
P
H
A
blood clots
smoke
hormone sensitive tumors
stroke/MI
160/100
migraines
prolonged immobilization
pregnancy 
post partum
Hypertriglyceridemia
34
Q
indications for POP
Early
Women w 
Age >35 and 
Hx of  (as there is no inc risk of VTE)
Heart 
H w 
H
A
Early postpartum period
migraines
smoker
thromboembolic dz
dz/stroke
HTN w vasc dz
Hypertriglyceridemia
35
Q

Emergency contraceptives contain

Progestin only ECP aka
Contains \_\_\_ levonorgestrel
can be \_\_ or \_\_ dose
OTC and no \_\_\_
Efficacy worse in lbs >

use w/in __ of unprotected intercourse
To prevent N/V, use ___ 30 min prior (such as benadryl)

Antiprogestin ECP
Contains ___ and can be used up to ___ later

More effective than
1st line for
Efficacy compromised in lbs > than

A

Levonorgestrel

morning after pill
high dose
single/split
age restrictions
185

72hrs
anti-emetic

Ulipristal, 5days

PECP
overweight
195

36
Q

RU 486 Mifespristone/Mifiprex

Not ___
works for
approved up to ___ days gestation

A

emergency contraceptive
abortion
70 days

37
Q

IUD (POP) mirena

some __ is common
__ and __ periods
periods __ over time
by one year, some do not have __

Inc thickness of ___ creates a ___

reduces uterine ___ (endometrium)

return to fertility in

AAP recommends ___ and __ as 1st line contraceptives

A

spotting
shorter/lighter
dec
periods

cervical mucosa, sperm barrier

lining

4m

implant/IUD

38
Q

IUD cancidates

Want or need to avoid

Desire effective, long lasting but ___

@ low risk for acquiring ___, which could cause removal of IUD

no plan for preg for at least ___, since preg requires ___

typical age

A

estrogen based methods

reversible contraception

STDs

1yr, removal

adolescent