Women's Health Flashcards
estrogen
used for: menopausal hormone, acne, contraceptive
adverse effects of estrogen
Promotes growth of existing breast cancer
Ovarian cancer
Cardio events
therapeutic uses of progestins
post menopausal, amenorrhea, infertility
adverse effects of progestins
Teratogenic effects
Gynecologic effects
Breast cancer
mechanism of action of oral contraceptives
inhibition of ovulation
mono-, bi-, tai-phasic
combination of OC: adverse
Thromboembolic disorders Hypertension Cancer Stroke in patients with migraine Teratogenic effects Abnormal uterine bleeding
progestin only OC
slightly safer than combined, doesn’t cause most side effects (thromboembolic disorders, headaches, nausea)
drug for medical abortion
mifepristone with misoprostol= blocks uterine progesterone receptors
prostaglandins are indicated for:
Induction of abortion
Cervical ripening before induction of labor
Control of postpartum hemorrhage
Uterine relaxants
tocolytics
Uterine stimulants
oxytocics
Terbutaline
Decreases both the intensity and frequency of contractions
tocolytics
Magnesium sulfate
Ability to suppress contractions
tocolytics
Drugs Used to Promote
Cervical Ripening
Dinoprostone
Uterine Stimulants
oxytocin
