Contraceptives & Androgens Flashcards
What drug is the Estrogen component to oral contraceptives?
Ethinyl Estradiol
What progesterone will have androgen-like effects?
Norethindrone
Which progesterones are anti-androgenic?
Drosperinone and Norgestimate
Which progesterone is used in Implanon?
Etonogestrel
Which progesterones are used in “emergency” contraception?
Levonorgestrel
Which progesterones are used in the mini-pills?
Norgestrel and Norethindrone
What are the contraindications to taking contraceptives with estrogens?
Active breast CA, women >30 who smoke, pregnancy, HTN, diabetes, and liver/GB disease.
Which progesterone is administered via IM injection that lasts 3months?
Medroxyprogesterone, not indicated if woman wants to get pregnant later in life.
Which progesterone has anti-MC effects?
Drosperinone
Which progesterone decreases acne?
Norgestimate
Which progesterone increases clotting risk?
Etonogestrel
Which drugs are associated with abuse and androgen rage?
Anabolic steroids
Which drug is used in hypogonadism of young men?
Testosterone esters
What are the risks/SEs of testosterone/androgen drugs?
Prostate CA, worsening of lipid profiles, increased clotting, decreased bone resorption, and acne.
