mcp: contra

Question 1

OC MOA

Answer 1

comprised of synthetic hormones (estrogen, progesterone) that inhibit ovulation via negative feedback of the HPG axis

Question 2

estrogen-like hormones

Answer 2

• Suppress FSH release

- Inhibit follicle maturation

Question 3

progesterone-like hormones

Answer 3

• Suppress LH surge
• Thickens cervical mucus
• Induces endometrial atrophy
• Prevents ovulation and implantation

Question 4

synthetic estrogen in combined OCs is usually

Answer 4

ethinyl estradiol

Question 5

synthetic progesterone in combined OCs may be

Answer 5

Levonorgesterol
Norethindrone
Norgestimate
Drospirenone

Question 6

synthetic progesterone in POPs may be

Answer 6

Norethindrone
Norgestrel
(lower dose)

Question 7

estrogen side effects

Answer 7

-N/V
-breast tenderness
-water retention
-spotting
-migraines
-cyclic weight gain
(leaky, swelling boobs w/a headache)

Question 8

progesterone side effects

Answer 8

-N/V
-acne
-incr appetite
-weight gain
-depression
-hair loss
-vaginal candidiasis
(aging teen)

Question 9

OC beneficial effects

Answer 9

• Regulates menstrual cycles in patients with dysmenorrhea

- Reduces risk for endometrial and ovarian cancer