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        | physical and behavioral symptoms that occur repetitively in the SECOND HALF of the menstrual cycle |  | 
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        | most sever form of PMS, quality of life is significantly affected |  | 
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        | not fully known, interaction of hormones and seratonin NT, hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis involvement, stress and poor eating habits |  | 
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        | 2-3 days after menses begin |  | Definition 
 
        | symptoms of PMS/PMDD subside |  | 
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        | 7-10 days before start of next period (days 14-28 in a 28 day cycle) |  | Definition 
 
        | luteal phase in which common symptoms of PMS/PMDD begin |  | 
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        | less mood symptoms and daily activity impairment |  | Definition 
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        | increase complex carbs, increase aerobic exercise, nutritional supplements, and reduce alcohol, caffeine, salt, and smoking, increase adequate sleep |  | 
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        | modification of neurotransmitters |  | Definition 
 
        | sertraline or fluoxetine (SSRIs) and consider anxiolytic for specific symptoms for those who do not respond |  | 
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        | hormonal ovulation suppression or removal of ovaries |  | Definition 
 
        | oral contraceptives or GnRH agonists (Lupron) |  | 
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        | caffeine restriction, Vit E and NSAID |  | 
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        | caffeine restriction and NSAID |  | 
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        | caffeine restriction, melatonin |  | 
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        | Na restriction, spironolactone |  | 
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        | caffeine restriction, SSRI |  | 
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        | irritability/anger, low self esteem, oversensitivity, crying episodes |  | 
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        | fluoxetine, sertraline and paroxetine |  | 
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        | faster onset than depression, can be given intermittently or continuously |  | 
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        | sedation, GI, HA, nervousness, sexual dysfunction and fatigue |  | 
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        | period of time for switching from fluoxetine to MAOI |  | 
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        | period of time for switching from MAOI to fluoxetine |  | 
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        | can be activating so take in the morning |  | 
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        | counseling for paroxetine |  | Definition 
 
        | most sedating and most anticholinergic (dry mouth and urinary retention) |  | 
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        | advantages of SSRI over TCAs |  | Definition 
 
        | less sedating, less wt gain, CV changes and anticholinergic effects |  | 
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        | other antidepressants used |  | Definition 
 
        | more SEs, less effective for indication |  | 
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        | serotonergics used alternatively to SSRI for PMDD |  | Definition 
 
        | nefazodone and venlafaxine |  | 
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        | TCA-5HT and NE reuptake inhib used alternatively to SSRI for PMDD |  | Definition 
 
        | clomipramine and nortryptyline |  | 
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        | TCA-5HT and NE reuptake inhib SEs |  | Definition 
 
        | anticholinergic, QT prolongation, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia |  | 
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        | alprazolam for PMDD-associated anxiety |  | Definition 
 
        | potentiate GABA, causing CNS depression; quick onset, sedation, reduce, cognitive and motor skills, dependence/ tolerance...should be used short term use recommended |  | 
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        | buspirone-5HT partial agonist for PMDD-associated anxiety |  | Definition 
 
        | no sedation or cognitive impairment, no abuse of physical dependence, avoid use with MAOIs; Nausea, HA,light headedness |  | 
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        | diphenhydramine, TCAs, and trazadone |  | 
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        | TCAs for PMDD-associated insomnia |  | Definition 
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        | Trazadone for PMDD-associated insomnia |  | Definition 
 
        | serotonin receptor antagonist; orthostatic HypoTN, GI SEs |  | 
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        | spironolactone (first line), HCTZ, metolazone, triamterene |  | 
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        | YAZ (ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone) |  | Definition 
 
        | improved mood and physical symptoms, hyperkalemia, increased clotting |  | 
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        | alternative hormonal contraceptive |  | Definition 
 
        | estradiol implants, high doses of progesterones, and GnRH-As |  | 
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        | GnRH agonist regulating release of FSH and LH from pituitary which inhibits the normal menstrual cycle/hormone fluctuation |  | 
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        | menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis and CV disease |  | 
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        | common analgesic and anti-inflam agents (natural) |  | Definition 
 
        | evening primrose oil and ginko |  | 
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        | natural antidepressant agents |  | Definition 
 
        | 5-HTP, L-tryptophan, SAMe, St. John's wart |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | black cohosh, chasteberry, Dong quai, progesterone, red clover, and soy glycine max |  | 
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        | water retension, food cravings, pain and emotional symptoms |  | 
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        | fluid retention, bloating |  | 
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        | depression, fatigue, irritability and HA |  | 
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        | manganese and potassium benefits |  | Definition 
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        | SSRIs, Leuprolide, OCs, TCAs and vit/mineral |  | 
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        | NSAIDs, Alprazolam, Spironolactone, Diphenhydramine |  | 
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        | should receive only estrogen |  | 
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        | should receive BOTH estrogen and progestin |  | 
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        | endometrial cancer, increased cardiovascular outcomes |  | 
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        | estrogen daily, progestogen co-admin 12-14 days of the 28 day cycle |  | 
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        | results in absence of vaginal bleeding but spotting can occur |  | 
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        | designed to decrease uterine bleeding |  | 
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        | pulse progestogen; 3 days of estrogen only then 3 days of combo and repeat: prevent down regulation of progestogen that can occur with continuous combined regimen |  | 
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        | bio-identical hormon replacement therapy |  | Definition 
 
        | synthetic hormone replacement with similar chemical structure to human hormone; no confirmed benefit but some suggest it is safer |  | 
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        | non-HRT pharmacotherapy alternatives |  | Definition 
 
        | SSRIs, Megestrol, clonidine, gabapentin |  | 
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        | ovaries stop producing eggs and menstrual cycle stops |  | 
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        | serum inhibin B begins to decrease, serum FSH increases slightly, estradiol levels are preserved, luteal progesterone levels decrease as fertility potential begins to decline |  | 
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        | lengthening of intermenstrual interval, early folicular phase FSH levels are high but variable |  | 
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        | after lengthening of intermenstrual interval more dramatic menstrual cycle changes |  | Definition 
 
        | skipped cycles, episodes of amenorrhea, increased freq of anovulatory cycles |  | 
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        | short-term for hot flashes and sweating and vaginal atrophy, osteoporosis |  | 
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        | BOTH estrogen and progestin |  | 
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        | prevents endometrial hyperplasia, usually  administered 12-14 days per mo |  | 
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        | mood swings, bloating, sleep distrubances, irritability, depression HA |  | 
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        | N, HA, breast tenderness, heavy bleeding |  | 
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        | medroxyprogesterone acetate |  | Definition 
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 | Definition 
 
        | medroxyprogesterone + estrogen |  | 
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        | no return of menopausal symptoms because constant E, bleeding each month continues |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | most women experience amenorrhea for one year, umpredictable spotting or breakthrough bleeding when therapy initiated |  | 
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        | Continuous long cycle E+P |  | Definition 
 
        | E constant, P given 6 times per year for 12 intervals; known bleeding times, still causes withdrawal bleeding that is heavier than cyclic P |  | 
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        | goes to testosterone goes to estrogen |  | 
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        | selective estrogen receptor modulator |  | 
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        | indications for raloxifene |  | Definition 
 
        | invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women with or without osteoporosis |  | 
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        | prevention of osteoporosis (30-50%), decrease in LDL and total cholesterol, decrease incidence of breast cancer and increase risks of VTE and stroke |  | 
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        | bisphosphonates and Denosumab (Prolia) |  | 
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        | decrease in vertebral and hip fractures, no impact on CVD or breast/ endometrial CAs |  | 
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        | side effects of bisphosphonates |  | Definition 
 
        | GI effects, osteonecrosis of jaw and femur fractures |  | 
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        | common cause of chronic pelvic pain in women, associated with infertility; charaterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, chronic, reoccurring disease |  | 
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        | endometriosis-associated pain is secondary to structural or inflammatory cause |  | Definition 
 
        | direct compression of nerve fivers or increased pressure within endometriosis |  | 
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        | symptoms of endometriosis may correlated with the cyclic release of hormones during the menstrual cycle |  | Definition 
 
        | endometrial lesions contain estrogen and progesterone receptors |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | infertility may result from distortion of the pelvic structure secondary to endometrial lesions, inflammation and adhesion |  | 
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        | symptoms of endometriosis |  | Definition 
 
        | asymptomatic, to dispareunia, chronic pelvic pain (cyclic/acyclic) premenstrual spotting, GI disturbance, urinary distrubance, lower back pain and infertility |  | 
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        | treatment goals for endometriosis |  | Definition 
 
        | removal of deposits, prevention of progression, minimize pain, prevent or correct associated infertility |  | 
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        | treatment for endometriosis |  | Definition 
 
        | NSAIDs, combined hormone contraceptives, GnRH agonist |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | inhibits FSH and LH which diminishes endometrial implants |  | 
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        | Leuprolide, Goserelin, Nafarelin |  | Definition 
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        | hypogonadism; used for surgeries, increasing muscle mass in men, libido, energy etc. but controversial in "androgen deficient" women |  | 
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        | risk of testosterone therapy |  | Definition 
 
        | increased risk of prostate cancer, liver damage and increased cholesterol |  | 
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        | testim gel, andro gel, androder patch, axiron, striant buccal tabs |  | Definition 
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        | black box for testosterone |  | Definition 
 
        | worsens signs and symptoms of BPH, secondary exposure of risk |  | 
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        | side effects of testosterone |  | Definition 
 
        | increase creatinine, appetite, sensitive nipples, acne, hepatotoxicity; not to be used in women or children due to developmental risks and defects in unborn babies |  | 
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        | side effects of topical testosterone |  | Definition 
 
        | can burn skin when wearing it during MRI and flammable, wait until dry before going near open flame or smoke |  | 
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        | does NOT increase with combined hormone replacement therapy used for menopause |  | Definition 
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        | combined hormone therapy replacement for menopause results in |  | Definition 
 
        | increased rate of dementia, greatest risk of invasive breast cancer in 1st year, greatest risk of VTE seen after more than 3-5yr therapy |  | 
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        | used to offset Goserelin side effects |  | Definition 
 
        | low dose progesterone or combo HTR |  | 
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        | polycystic ovary syndrome associated with |  | Definition 
 
        | obesity, alopecia, hirutism, infertility |  | 
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        | for treatment of PCOS, combined HRT can be given with |  | Definition 
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        | only med in class that is intranasal |  | 
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        | GnRH are FDA approved for use |  | Definition 
 
        | for one year (limit to <6 mo) |  | 
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        | caffeine does NOT improved |  | Definition 
 
        | vasomotor symptoms of menopause |  | 
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        | common side effects of GnRH |  | Definition 
 
        | hirsutism, bone demineralization, vasomotor symptoms |  | 
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        | increased risk associated with combo HRT |  | Definition 
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