estrogens and progestins

clomiphene (clomid)

antagonist

blocks estrogen in hypothalamus

treat anovulatory infertility

raloxifene (EVISTA)

estrogen receptor agonist in bone

prevent/delay osteoporosis

tamoxifen (NOLVADEX)

estrogen Antagonist in breast

breast cancer treatment

levonorgestrel (NORPLANT)

implanted contraceptives

Medroxyprogesterone (DEPOPROVERA)

injected contraceptive

lasts 3 months

estradiol (CLIMARA, MENOSTAR)

Estrogen only patch contraceptive

Hydroxyprogesterone (DELALUTIN; MAKENA)

Agonist at progesterone receptors \n Prolongs pregnancy

Used to prevent spontaneous miscarriage and premature birth

Mifepristone (MIFEPREX)

antagonist at progestin

induce termination of pregnancy by inducing breakdown of endometrium of uterus

abortifacient

desogestrel

oral contraceptive

progestin component

drospirenone

oral contraceptive

progestin component

ethinyl estradiol

oral contraceptive

estrogen component

mestranol

oral contraceptive

estrogen component

norelgestromin (ORTHO EVRA)

Patch contraceptive

norgestrel

oral contraceptive

progestrin component

norethindrone (AYGESTIN)

treat  abnormal bleeding from the uterus. treat women who have stopped having menstrual periods for several months (amenorrhea)

progesterone

decreases estrogen receptors

suppresses menstruation and contraction of uterus

testosterone (TESTEX, ANDROGEL)

can be used for certain types of breast cancer