Female Reproductive Medications

Question 1

estrogen progestin HC

Answer 1

• provide negative feedback to pituitary to shut down FSH and LH secretion thus preventing ovulation
• 4 types: mono, bi, tri, quad - phasic

Question 2

progestin only HC

Answer 2

• produces thick mucous at cervix to prevent sperm entry
• inhibits implantation of fertilized egg
• 1-4% failure rate
• no thromboembolism or breast cancer risk
• higher rate of menstrual irregularities

Question 3

emergency contraceptives

Answer 3

• plan B one step
• plan B
• ulipristal (ella)

Question 4

abortion medications

Answer 4

• mifepristone
• misoprostol
• methotrexate

Question 5

oxytotics

Answer 5

• stimulate uterine contractions and promote induction of labour
• suckling stimulates release of oxytocin
• causes more milk ejection

Question 6

tocolytics

Answer 6

• inhibit uterine contractions during premature labor for 24-72 hrs
• adverse effects: tachycardia in mother an fetus