2.02 Medications the female reproductive organs

Progestins

________ bind with progesterone receptors in target tissues to generate the same physiological response as progesterone.

Contraceptive medications

________ are made up of synthetic estrogen and progesterone (progestin)

Clomiphene

________ blocks the estrogen receptors in both the brain and the uterus.

Synthetic Estrogen

________ has the potential to decrease the effect of anticoagulant medications, increase the potential for toxicity of antidepressants, and be less effective when taken with antibiotic called rifampin.

Contraceptives

________ also increase the thickness of mucous in the uterus, slowing down the sperm so that they can not reach any follicle that does develop.

Endometriosis

________: A disorder that causes those affected to experience pain in their pelvis and abdomen, the pain results from abnormal growth of the endometrium.

Fibroids

________ are non- cancerous abnormal growths that may develop in the uterus.

Primary infertility

________ refers to women who do not become pregnant after a year of having unprotected intercourse without using contraceptives.

Medications

________ that are used to prevent pregnancy are called CONTRACEPTIVES.

GI tract

________: diarrhea, loss of appetite, constipation, weight gain, nausea, vomiting.

female sex

It stimulates the development of secondary ________ characteristics (breasts, skin, bone development, and the distribution of body fat and hair)

Chloasma

________ is a condition that causes dark brown patches on the skin.

Monophasic

________: The dosage of estrogen and progestin are the same in each pill taken during the persons menstrual cycle.

hormone levels

Triphasic: This type of oral contraceptive is provided in doses that replicate the ________ in a menstrual cycle.

EMERGENCY contraceptives

________: Used when contraceptive failures occur.

Central Nervous System

________: stroke, migraine headaches, dizziness, headaches, depression, mood changes, vision changes.

Progesterone

________ is a sex hormone.

Cardiovascular system

________: hypertension, heart attack, thromboembolism, pulmonary embolism, swelling.

Estrogen

________ is used to treat or prevent symptoms that result from ________ insufficiency.

Contraceptives

________ can be administered transdermally and intravaginally.

Estrogen

________ is responsible for processes other than regulation of the menstrual cycle.

Estrogen

________ connects to ________ receptors to stimulate the female sex characters.

Contraceptives

________ also decrease the amount of blood loss during menstruation and as a result can be of benefit for those who have low levels of hemoglobin already or when menstrual bleeding is excessive.

Estrogen

________ binds to the intracellular estrogen receptors to stimulate their action.

Monophasic

The dosage of estrogen and progestin are the same in each pill taken during the persons menstrual cycle

Ex

norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol

Biphasic

Provided in either 21-28 day dosage packages, they contain a consistent dose of estrogen in each pill, but the level progestin changes based on the day of the menstrual cycle

Ex

Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol

Triphasic

This type of oral contraceptive is provided in doses that replicate the hormone levels in a menstrual cycle

Ex

Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol

Endometriosis

A disorder that causes those affected to experience pain in their pelvis and abdomen, the pain results from abnormal growth of the endometrium

EMERGENCY contraceptives

Used when contraceptive failures occur

Central Nervous System

stroke, migraine headaches, dizziness, headaches, depression, mood changes, vision changes

Cardiovascular system

hypertension, heart attack, thromboembolism, pulmonary embolism, swelling

GI tract

diarrhea, loss of appetite, constipation, weight gain, nausea, vomiting

Ex

Medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera)

SEVERE AE

Ovarian hyperstimulation is a syndrome that causes the ovaries to swell and become very painful

when these level being to decline they are said to be experiencing Perimenopause

The period time that occurs before menopause

menopause

the mark of the end of a womans reproductive years

Conjugated estrogen (most common preparation)

A mixture of both natural estrogen and compounds with synthetic compounds