HIGH YIELD Flashcards
what are the natural estrogens?
estradiol
estone
estriol
the principle enzyme for estrogen synthesis?
aromatase
what are the hormones in contraceptives?
estrogens -estradiol -ethinyl estradiol -mestranol progestins -levonorgestrel (most androgenic)
what are the formulation combinations?
which one is first line?
what is a med that interacts with these inducing CYP enzymes that can decrease the efficacy of COCs?
monophasic biphasic triphasic quadriphasic extended cycle
monophonic
rifampin
AE of hormonal contraceptives?
cardiovascular
venous thromboembolism
cancer (breast, reduce incidence of endometrial and ovarian cancer)
what are the progestin only antigens?
depot medroxyprogesterone acetate
norethindrone
nexplanon is an example of?
contraceptive implant
examples of IUDs and IUSs?
IUSs
- levonorgesterel
- copper IUD
postcoital contraception examples?
levonorgestrel (plan B)
Ulipristal
milfepristone is used for?
pregnancy termination