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S2E4: Gonadal hormones Flashcards

1
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Venlafaxine (effexor), fluoxetine (prozac), paroxetine (paxil), sertraline (zoloft)

A

SSRI tx for vasomotor sx

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2
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progesterone route of administration

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IM only

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3
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medroxyprogesterone (provera)

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progesterone

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4
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megestrol aceate (megace)

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progesterone

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5
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norethynodrel

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progesterone

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6
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levonorgestrel (norplant)

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progesterone

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7
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norethindrone

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progesterone

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8
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ethynodiol

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progesterone

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9
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norgestrel (ovrette)

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progesterone

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10
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tamoxifen (nolvadex)

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Estrogen antagonist (premenopausal pt w estrogen-receptor + breast CA tx)

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11
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toremifene (fareston)

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Estrogen antagonist (post menopausal pt estrogen-receptor + breast CA tx)

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12
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raloxifene (evista)

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Estrogen antagonist (osteoporosis prevention)

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13
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clomiphene (clomid)

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Inhibits estrodiol negative feedback, increasing FSH/LH –> increased estrogen. Use in PCOS.

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14
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Mifepristone (RU486 or mifeprex)

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Progestin antagonist, luteolytic.

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15
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danazol (danocrine)

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inhibits FSH/LH, decreases ovarian fnx. Endometriosis tx.

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16
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Testosterone, DHT

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natural androgens/anabolic steroids

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17
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testosterone propionate

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injectable synthetic steroid

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18
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testosterone cypionate

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injectable synthetic steroid

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19
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methyltestosterone

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PO synthetic steroid

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20
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fluoxymesterone

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PO synthetic steroid

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21
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-fen(e)

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estrogen antagonist

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22
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finasteride (proscar)

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5-alpha reductase inhibitor (antiandrogen). BPH, prostate CA.

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23
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dutasteride (avodart)

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5-alpha reductase inhibitor (antiandrogen). BPH, prostate CA.

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24
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flutamide (eulexin)

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5-alpha reductase inhibitor (antiandrogen). Prostate CA

25
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OCP DI

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anti-convulsants (phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, lamotrigine, primidone, topiramate)
abx (rifampin)
St. John’s wort

26
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implanon

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progestin coated, sub q. Effective 3 yrs.

27
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medroxyprogesterone IM (depo provera)

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q90d. Progestin only.

* *black box: reduced BMD in Lspine >5 yrs. reversible in 4 yrs.

28
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norgestrel (minipill)

A

oral progesterone.

29
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norethindrone (minipill)

A

oral progesterone.

30
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ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone/levonorgestrel/norgestrel/

norethinedrone/ ethynodiol/norgestimate/ desogestrel/drospirenone

A

combination estrogen + progestin

31
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monophasic combo dose

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constant dose of estrogen/progestin q21d, then 7 days placebo (withdrawal bleeding). 28 day pack.

32
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biphasic

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amount of estrogen/progestin changes 1/3rd of the way through cycle

33
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triphasic

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amount of estrogen/progestin changes qweek (7/7/7)

34
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quadriphasic

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four varying amounts throughout monthly pack

35
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same day start

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take 1st active pill on first day of menses

36
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sunday start

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take 1st active pill first sunday after menses begins.

BUM for 1 week-1 mo

37
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quick start

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take 1st active pill when rx filled (regardless of menses).

BUM for 1 week-1 mo

38
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miss 1 pill

39
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miss 2 pills, week 1 or 2

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take both pills when you remember (2 pills for 2 days). BUM x7d.

40
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miss 2 pills, week 3

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start new pack + BUM x7d.

If Sunday start, continue old pack until Sun, then start new pack. BUM x7d.

41
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91 day oral combo

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estrogen and progesterone combo for 12 weeks, then 1 week of placebo or estrogen.

42
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combined transdermal patch

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topical estrogen/progestin each week for 3 weeks, then remove for 1 week.
**black box: increased estrogen exposure

43
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missed transdermal patch

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24 hrs: patch is new “day 1”, BUM x7d.

44
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vaginal ring (nuvaring)

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3 weeks estrogen/progestin, removed for 1 week.

45
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Missed nuvaring

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3 hrs: reinsert, BUM x7d.

46
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levongesterel IUD (Mirena)

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lasts 5 yrs.
As IUD: prevents implantation
Progestin: thickens cervical mucus, thins endometrium, inhibits sperm motility

47
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copper IUD (Copper-T)

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lasts 10 yrs.
Cu inhibits sperm motility.
Can be emergency contraception.

48
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High-dose estrogen/progestin

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emergency contraception.

49
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Emergency contraception dosing of Ovral

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2 pills immediately, 2 pills 12 hrs later

50
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Emergency contraception dosing of low-ogestrel

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4 pills immediately, 4 pills 12 hrs later

51
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Emergency contraception dosing of tri- rx (trivor, tri-levelen, triphasil)

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4 pills immediately, 4 pills 12 hrs later

52
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Emergency contraception dosing of alesse, levelite, lessina

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5 pills immediately, 5 pills 12 hrs later

53
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ovral

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High-dose estrogen/progestin

54
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ovrette

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progestin only emergency contraception (20 pills immediately, 20 pills 12 hrs later.

55
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Plan B (levonorgestrel 0.75 mg)

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emergency contraception. Take 2 pills 12 hrs apart

56
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Plan B one step (levonorgestrel 1.5 mg)

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emergency contraception

57
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emergency contraception time frame

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High dose estrogen/progestin, or progesterone only: within 120 hrs.
Copper IUD: within 5 days

58
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Copper IUD

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Most effective (>99%), but DONT put in pregnant uterus.

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