Term
| what are the Hormones mostly produced by the ovaries (until menopause) |
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Definition
| Estrogen and progesterone |
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Term
| What are the purpose of both estrogen and progesterone? |
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Definition
| involved in the female reproductive cycle that occur each month |
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Term
| What are the indication of estrogen? (BP #1) |
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Definition
* Maturation of reproductive organs and female body characteristics
* Inhibit of ovulation (contraception)
* Treat dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramp)
* treat ovarian failure
* Slow progressions of disease in men with prostate cancer |
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Term
| What is the purpose of progesterone during pregnancy |
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Definition
* maintain the pregnancy by relaxing smooth muscle in the uterus which causes vasodilation and inhibit contraction
* promotes growth of mammary glands during pregnancy |
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Term
| What are the indications for progesterone? (BP#2) |
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Definition
* Estrogen+progesterone -> promote breast development and regulates monthly changes of uterine cycle
* Treat hormonal imbalance between estrogen and progestin |
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Term
ovulation occurs during _____
menstruation occurs during ______ |
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Definition
ovarian cycle
menstruation cycle |
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Term
| What are the MOA of estrogen to prevent pregnancy? |
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Definition
| suppressing the release of FH and LH and estrogen also accelerates ovum transport which decreases fertilization time |
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