Lecture 3 Exam 5 Flashcards
Estrogen (ethnyl estradiol) effect of FSH
suppresses FSH production, prevents dominant follicle and ovulation
Effect of estrogen (ethnyl estradiol) on sex hormone binding globulin
Increases sex hormone binding globulin and increases binding of free androgens
How does ethnyl estradiol improve acne
It increase binding of free androgens
how does progestin inhibit ovulation
prevents LH surge
effect of progestin on cervical mucus
thickens mucus (inhibits sperm penetration)
Effect of progestin on motility of fallopian tube
(impair sperm/ova transport)
effect of progestin on endometrium
impairs implantation
3 components of progestin
progestational
androgenic
antiestrogenic
progestational effects of progestin
prevents ovulation
lessens bleeding
desire high activity
androgenic effects of progestin
acne
hirsutism
desire low activity
antiestrogenic effects of progestin
androgenic side effects
desire lower activity.0
highest androgenic activity drug
levonorgestrel
highest progestational activity drug
levonorgestrel
desogestrel/etonogestrel
What are some signs of not enough progestin
breakthrough bleeding late in the cycle
no withdrawal bleeding
heavy menses
signs of too much progestin
acne
hirsutism
decreased sex
depression
increased appetite
increased sex drive
weight gain
less energy