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        | estrogen in COC's--inhibit LH/FSH secretion (contraceptive) --thromboembolic disorders |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | progestin in COC's--inhibit LH/FSH secretion (contraceptive) --thromboembolic disorders |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | progestin in COC's--inhibit LH/FSH secretion (contraceptive) --thromboembolic disorders |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | progestin in COC's--inhibit LH/FSH secretion (contraceptive) --thromboembolic disorders |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | norethindrone (micronor; nor-Q.D) |  | Definition 
 
        | oral progestin only tablets "minipills"--increased viscosity of cervical mucous, inhospitable uterus for implantation (women who want contraceptives but have contraindications for estrogen use or are lactating) --not as effective as COC's |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | medroxyprogesterone acetate (depo-provera, depo-subQ provera 104) |  | Definition 
 
        | IM or subQ injection of progestin every 3mo--inhibits ovulation (contraception) --contraindicated in patients w/ osteoporosis, subQ can be self administered but much more expensive |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | conjugated equine estrogens (premarin) |  | Definition 
 
        | Estrogen replacement therapy (vasomotor symptoms of menopause, vaginal atrophy/dryness) --thromboembolism |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | conjugated equine estrogens + medroxyprogesterone acetate (prempro) |  | Definition 
 
        | Hormone replacement therapy--estrogen+progesterone (vasomotor symptoms of menopause, vaginal atrophy/dryness) --thromboembolism |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | raloxifene hydrochloride (evista) |  | Definition 
 
        | estrogen agonist on bone receptors--inhibits proliferation of osteoclasts, increases transforming growth factor B3, decreases IL-6 (osteoporosis, breast cancer prophylaxis) --vasomotor SE's, thromboembolism |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | clomiphene (clomid, serophene) |  | Definition 
 
        | anti-estrogen--inhibits neg. feedback of estrogen on hypothalamus increasing FSH and LH (female infertility) --hot flashes, multiple pregnancies, ovarian cysts, blurred vision, ovarian cancer |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | LH and FSH isolated from postmenopausal women--induce ovulation in infertile women, stimulate spermatogenesis in males (hypogonadotropic hypogonadism) --ovarian enlargement, multiple gestations |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | chorionic gonadotropin (pregnyl) |  | Definition 
 
        | hCG from urine of pregnant women (prepubertal cryptochidism, spermatogenesis in hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, induce ovulation) --multiple gestations |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | transdermal testosterone (hypogonadism, testosterone deficiency, male senescence/ANDRO-pause, athletic enhancement) --cardiovascular events |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | transdermal testosterone (hypogonadism, testosterone deficiency, male senescence/ANDRO-pause, athletic enhancement) --cardiovascular events |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | finasteride (proscar, propecia) |  | Definition 
 
        | type II 5-alpha reductase inhibitor--decreases conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (BPH, male pattern baldness) --impotence |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | type I and II 5-alpha reductase inhibitor--decreases conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (BPH) --impotence |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | oxytocin (pitocin, syntocinon) |  | Definition 
 
        | --increases Calcium w/i endometrial smooth muscle, increases PGE (induction of labor contractions, reduce postpartum hemorrhage, abortion) --decrease BP, tachy, antidiuretic |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | dinoprostone (prepidil, cervidil, prostin E2) |  | Definition 
 
        | PGE2--increases secretion of collagenase, increase Ca in smooth muscle (stimulate uterine contractions, softening and dilation of cervix, abortion) --N/V |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | ergonovine maleate (ergotrate) |  | Definition 
 
        | ergot alkaloid--alpha agonist (postpartum/postabortion hemorrhage) --hypertension, N/V/D |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | mifepristone-RU486 (mifeprex) |  | Definition 
 
        | antiprogestin--detachment of the products of conception, sensitizes uterus to PGE (abortion) --used before misoprostol |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor (delay labor) --premature closure of PDA, oligohydramnios |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | nifedipine (procardia, adalat) |  | Definition 
 
        | Ca channel blocker--decreases Ca influx into endometrial smooth muscle (delay labor) |  | 
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