Oral Contraceptives - 5 Flashcards
0
Q
2 types of progestins
A
estranes (norethindrone, ethynodiol diacetate)
gonanes (levonorgestrel, desogestril, norgestimate) -more potent
1
Q
2 types of estrogens
A
ethinyl estradiol
mestranol
2
Q
Side effects of Estrogen
A
- increased levels of sex hormone binding globulin
- increased TAG and HDL levels
- increased levels of fibrinogen, plasminogen and factor VII (blood clots)
3
Q
Estrogen Functions
A
- thickens vaginal mucosa
- induces liver ldl receptors - more uptake
- decreases bone resorption
4
Q
Progesterone contraceptive function
A
suppresses both FSH and LH so ovulation cannot occur
endometrium unreceptive to implantation
viscous cervical mucous
5
Q
Etnynodiol diacetate
A
estrane (progestin)
6
Q
mestranol
A
estrogen
7
Q
desogestrel
A
gonane
8
Q
Norgestimate
A
gonane (progestin)
9
Q
Norethindrone
A
estrane
10
Q
levonorgestrel
A
gonane (progestin) - emergency contraception
