Reproductive Flashcards
TriEst
Estriol 80: Estradiol 10: Estrone 10
BiEst
Estriol 80: Estradiol 20
Premarin
conjugated estrogens for osteoporosis and menopausal sxs
oral and topical creams
Medroxyprogesterone/Provera
Synthetic variant of progesterone for contraception, HRT, DUB, endometriosis
PO or IM
Drospirenone
yaz- synthetic progestin
closer to the natural progesterone
much higher DVT risk
Medroxyprogesterone acetate/ DepoProvera
150 mg aq
IM 4xyear
high dose progestin that inhibits follicular development and prevents ovulation by decreasing GnRH
Causes bone loss. Don’t use longer than 2 years
Implanon
Progestin only
Remove after 3 years
OrthoEvra/ Transdermal patch
Middle layer is norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol
NuvaRing
Progestin and estrogen
etonogesterol
Mirena
long-acting synthetic progestin
ER contraception
Progestin only
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg split into two doses or given as one
Ulipristal acetate/ Ella
selective progesterone receptor modulator that delays ovulation and follicle rupture. Use within 120 days of unprotected intercourse
Mifepristone/Mifeprex
synthetic steroid for abortion used in the first two months
Progestin agonist that also decreases HCG levels
pain and bleeding for 9-16 days
C/I with IUD Ec preg, hemorrhagic d/o, anticoagulants, prednisone
Clomiphene/Clomid
SERM for infertility or amenorrhea
It interferes with the negative feedback caused by estrogen on GnRH -> more LH and FSH!!
sides are vag dryness and bleeding, breast tenderness, anxiety, hot flashes, MULTIPLE BIRTHS