pharm 7.5 Flashcards
luteinizing hormone
induce secretion of estrogen, ovulation, and corpus luteum
follicle stimulating hormone
stimulates development of ovarian follicles in female and sperm in men
luteotropic hormone
stimulates the secretion of progesterone and secretion of milk by the mammary gland
androgrens
male sex hormones
where are male sex hormones secreted?
testes and adrenal glands in both sexes
inadequate production of male sex hormones
pituitary malfunction
uses of androgens
replacement
congenital
acquired
androgens SE in women
amenorrhea
deepening voice
ED
inability to achieve an erection
interact with nitrates
PDE inhibitors
treatment of male ED
block PDE type 5
nitric oxide
principal mediator in attaining and maintaining an erection
example of PDE
cialis
estrogens
female sex hormones
where are estrogens produced?
by the ovary
estrogen therapy
estrogen alone for menopausal symptoms
estrogen therapy risk
endometrial carcinoma
estrogen and progestin combined
risk of endometrial cancer is reduced