MOA Flashcards
inhibit ovulation via (-) feedback mechanism on hypothalamus leading to suppression of plasma levels of LH and FSH
progestin increases cervical mucus
oral combination
monophasic biphasic triphasic quadriphasic extended cycle
suppresses GnRH which inhibits release of FSH and LH to prevent follicular maturation and ovulation
progestin only antigens
depot medroxyprogesterone
norethindrone
physically blocks sperm, thickens cervical mucus and remains 3-5 yrs depending on brand
levonorgesterel
*intrauterine
causes inflammatory reaction w/in the endometrium that impairs sperm viability and approved for 10 yrs
copper IUD, an intrauterine system (IUD)
inhibits ovulation, prevents implantation and affects gamete fx
plan B
levonorgestrel
prevents progestin from binding to progesterone receptors leading delayed ovulation
Ulipristal
causes endometrial degeneration and cervical softening leading to contractions and used in conjunction w/ misoprostol which causes the contractions
mifepristone