Estrogens and Progestins Flashcards
1
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Potent, orally active estrogen
A
Ethinyl estradiol
2
Q
C17 esters that must be hydrolyzed to release free estradiol for biological activity; administered IM or SC
A
Estradiol propionate, estradiol benzoate
3
Q
Non-steroidal estrogen; one of the most potent and efficacious orally active estrogens
A
DES
4
Q
Progestin with androgenic activity
A
Norethandrolone
5
Q
Progestin with anti-androgenic activity
A
Cyproterone acetate
6
Q
Progestin with anti-androgenic and anti-mineralocorticoid activities
A
Drospirenone
7
Q
Pure progestins
A
Norgestimate, Promegestone
8
Q
The major progestin used in replacement therapy in post-menopausal women. Also used as a contraceptive. It is given IM every 2-3 months to induce amenorrhea
A
Medroxyprogesterone acetate
9
Q
Phytoestrogen
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Genistein
