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Reproductive Flashcards

1
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Estradiol esters?

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Estradiol valerate, Estradiol cyplonate, Quinestrol

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Conjugated estrogens?

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Estrone sulfate, Equilin sulfate

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Alkyl estrogens?

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Ethinyl estradiol, Mestranol

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Absorption of synthetic steroidal estrogens?

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Skin, mucus membranes, GI

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Distribution of synthetic steroidal estrogens?

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Body-wide, via SHBG

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Indications for synthetic steroidal estrogens?

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Contraception, primary hypogonadism, postmenopausal hormone therapy

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Common side effects of synthetic steroidal estrogens?

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Nausea, breast tension/pain, vaginal bleeding, headache, weight gain, HTN

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Less common side effects of synthetic steroidal estrogens?

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Breast cancer (controversial), DVT, PE, MI, stroke, gallbladder disease, cervical & endometrial cancer

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Contraindications for synthetic steroidal estrogens?

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W/ breast or endometrial cancer (or a family history), endometriosis, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, pregnancy, thromboembolic disease, HTN, hepatic disease

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Diethylstilbesterol?

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Non-steroidal synthetic estrogen

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Risks associated with DES?

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Clear cell adenocarcinoma of vagina & cervix

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12
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Tamoxifen citrate class?

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Non-steroidal anti-estrogen; SERM

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Clomiphene citrate class and mxn?

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Non-steroidal anti-estrogen; blocks estrogen binding, decreasing negative feedback, inducing GnRH, LH, FSH release, inducing ovulation

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Clomiphene citrate side effects?

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Hot flashes, upset stomach/pain, vomiting, headache, multiple pregnancy

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Cis-isomer of clomiphene?

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Zuclomiphene (weak agonist)

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Trans-isomer of clomiphene?

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Enclomiphene (potent antagonist)

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Progesterone indications?

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Contraception, hormone replacement therapy

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18
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Natural progesterones?

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Micronized, Transvaginal progesterone

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19
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Natural progesterone side effects?

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Minimal (fatigue, drowsiness)

20
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Synthetic progesterone/Progestins?

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Medroxyprogesterone, Norethindrone, Norgestrel, Megestrol

21
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Progestin common side effects?

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Anxiety/irritability, depression, muscular pain, edema, abdominal bloating, androgenic effects (acne, hirsutism)

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Less common side effects of progestins?

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Thrombosis, PE

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Contraindications of progestins?

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Thromboembolic disorders (or Hx of), liver disease, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, pergnancy, HTN, risk of breast cancer

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Combination pills?

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Mono-/Bi-/Triphasic Ortho-Novum

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Monophasic dosing?

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Consistent, 21 days

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Biphasic dosing?

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Fixed estrogen, Progestin increased days 11-21

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Triphasic dosing?

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Fixed or variable estrogen, progestin increase in three phases (days 1-7, 3-14, 15-21)

28
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Mini-pill?

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Progestin only

29
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Mini-pill benefit?

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Suppress endometrial cancer

30
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Mini-pill side effect?

A

Irregular cycles

31
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Plan B?

A

Levonorgestrel

32
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Levonorgestrel mxn?

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Unknown: interfere with implantation & inhibit/delay ovulation

33
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Levonorgestrel must be taken within?

A

72 hours of coitus

34
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“Abortion pill?”

A

Mifepristone (RU-486, Korylym)

35
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Mifepristone mxn?

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Anti-progesterone, leading to detachment of the fetus; Glucocorticoid receptor antagonist

36
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Mifepristone must be taken within?

37
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AKA Viagra?

A

Sildenafil citrate

38
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AKA Levitra?

A

Vardenafil HCL

39
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AKA Cialis?

40
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ED drugs mxn?

A

Inhibit PDE5, inhibit breakdown of cGP, decreased Ca, increased smooth muscle relaxation, erection

41
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PDE5 inhibitors with 4 hr half life?

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Sildenafil citrate, Vardenafil HCL

42
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PDE5 inhibitors with 17.5 hr half life?

43
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Peak plasma concenctration of PDE5 inhibitors within?

44
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PDE5 inhibitors contraindicated?

A

Nitrates, alpha-blockers (unsafe drop in BP)

45
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PDE5 inhibitor side effects?

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Change in vision, headaches, dizziness, flushing, upset stomach, stuffy/runny nose, UTI, diarrhea

46
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Unique contraindication of micronized progesterone?

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Peanut allergy

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