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Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) released from ——

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Hypothalamus

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What hormoes are released during the Luteal phase

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GnRH stimulates the Anterior pituitary which –> releases FSH –> Grafffian follicle growth -> Secretes Osterogen–> release of egg

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What hormones are released during the Follicular phase ?

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GnRH stimulates the Anterior Pituitary –> release LH –> ruptured follicle proliferates and becomes coprus leuteum –> secretes Progesterone

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Function of Progesteron release during the luteal phase?

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Induce fertilization
(by making cervivak mucus more viscous, less alkaline etc for the sperm)

Note: Progesteorne release stops if no fertilization happens -> mensturation

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If Fertilization takes place —- keeps being released, which prevents further ovulation via the hypo. and Anterior pituitary effects

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Progesterone

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Oral Contraception methods used ?

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1) Combo pill (Estrogen/Progesteron components)
2) Progestogens-only

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1st generation Combo pill

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Ethinylestradiol; mestranol
* not used anymore due to high concentrations of ER and Progesterone

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2nd generation COCP

* COCP : combination oral contraceptive pill

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1) Oestrogen component: lower dose
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2) Progesterone: Testosterone derivatives
* Norethisterone, levonorgestrel, ethynodiol

                *FIRST LINE*
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Progesteron: Testosterone derivates used in Oral contraceptives , used in 2nd gen. COCP

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Norethisterone,
levonorgestrel,
ethynodiol

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3rd generation COCP

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  • Oestrogen component: lower dose
    PLUS
  • Progesterone component—desogestrel or gestodene
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CU of 3rd Generation COCP

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  • If 2nd gen. are not tolerated (break-through bleeding)
  • given to women w/ acne, depression
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CU of 2nd gen COCP

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1st line oral contraception method

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AE of 2nd generation COCP

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  • some androgenic activiy
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AE of 3rd generation COCP

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  • Increased risk of Thromboembolism
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Adv. of 3rd generation COCP over 2nd?

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  • more potent
  • less androgenic action
  • Less change in lipoprotein metabolism

BUT- has a greater risk of thromboembolism

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how should the combo pill be taken?

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Taken for 21 consecutive days, Followed by 7 pill-free days (mensturation)

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MoA of Ostrogen in the Combination oral contraception pill

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inhibits secretion of FSH via negative feedback on
anterior pituitary
–> Suppresses development of ovarian follicle

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MoA of Progesteron in the Combiantion Oral Contraception pill

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Inhibits secretion of LH –> Prevents ovulation -> Thickens cervical mucus: affects sperm passage

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AE of COCP

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  • Weight gain
  • Fluid retention or anabolic effects
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Breast tenderness
  • Flushing (ER is a vasodilator)
  • Dizziness
  • Depression (mostly 2nd gen)
  • Irritability
  • Skin changes
  • Acne (2nd gen)
  • Increase in pigmentation (2nd gen)
  • Amenorrhea upon cessation
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More sever AE of COCP

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1) Cardiovascular risk
- Risk of VTE (3rd gen more than 2nd gen)
- Increased risk of MI/stroke (patients w/ risk factors are more suceptible i.e. >35 yrs, smoking, obesity)

2) Can cause increase in Bp
3) Cancer risk
- reduces risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer but,
- increases risk of Cervical and breast cancer

4) Irregular periods

            **Safe in most women**

* risk is small

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Contraindications of COCP

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  • Smokers >35 years old
  • CV disease risk factors (CAD,VTE, stroke)
  • Migraine
  • ER-positive breast cancer

Note: more than one risk factor must be present for contraindication

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Pharmacokinetic interactions of COCP

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1) Metabolized by CYP450 enzymes
2) Inducers may lead to contraceptive failure
3) Abx may interfere with enterohepatic circulation of estrogen (and progesterone)

  • women taking combo pill w/ Abx are adviced to use back up methods
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Components of the Progestogen-only pill

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Norethisterone, levonorgestrel, ethynodiol

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How are Progestogen-only pill used?

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taken daily w/o interruption
* if one missed -> conception is likely

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MoA Progestogen-only pill?
* Primarily exerts effects on the **cervical mucus** -> Inhospitable to sperm * Hinders implantation
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CU of Progestogen-Only pill
* Alternative to COCP if estrogen is contraindicated or increased blood pressure * May be used during breastfeeding
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AE of the Progestogen-only pill
1) **Less reliable than COCP** (Missing a dose may result in conception) 2) Disturbances of menstruation are common (e.g. **irregular bleeding**) 3) Lack of reliable long-term safety data
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Long-acting Progestogen-only contraception
1) **Medroxyprogesterone** (Progesterone derivative) 2) **Levonorgestrel** 3) **IUD**- Impregnated intrauterine device
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Adm. of Medroxyprogesterone
IM administration (every 12 weeks) | * Long-acting progestogen-only contraception
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AE of Medroxyprogesterone
1) Safe and effective 2) Menstrual irregularities are common 3) Infertility may persist many months after treatment cessation
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Adm of Levonorgestrel
SC implantation | * long-acting progestogen-only contraception
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AE of LONG-Acting Progestogen Contraceptives
* **Weak androgenic effects** * Acne * Fluid retention * **Weight change** * Depression * **Change in libido** * Breast discomfort * Premenstrual symptoms * **Irregular menstrual cycles** * Breakthrough bleeding * **Increased incidence of VTE**
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Contraindications of Progestin contraceptives
1) Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding 2) Liver disease 3) Breast cancer 4) IUD: - Severe uterine distortion - Active pelvic infection - Unexplained abnormal uterine bleeding
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If a women wants to take long-acting progesteron contraceptives but has an increased risk of VTE. What will you perscribe her?
Copper IUD or back up methods (Condoms)
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How does Levonorgestrel and IUD work?
Release content (progestogen components) up to 5 years
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What makes hormonal IUDs better than copper containing devises?
IUDs reduce menstural bleeding comapred to copper (which cause increased unwanted bleeding)
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AE of Levonorgestrel
Irregular headache and bleeding (Common)
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which long-acting Progestogen-only contraceptive avoids first-pass metabolism?
**Levonorgestrel**
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CU of copper IUDs
an Emergency contraception method (work up to 5 days after intercourse)
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Emergency conceptions methods
1) **Oral adm. of Levonorgestrol alone or w/ ER** --> effective within **72 hrs** of intercourse 2) **Copper IUD insertion** --> work up to **5 DAYS** after intercourse 3) **Ulipristal** (presecribed medication)
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Selective progesterin receptor modulator
**Ulipristal** (emergency contraception)
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AE of Oral adm of Levonorgestrel
Nausea and vomiting are common (take anti-emetic to reduce that)
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how does Hormone replacemnt therapy work?
Cyclic or continuous administration of low doses of one or more oestrogens, with or without a progestogen
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Estrogen components used in the HRT
Estradiol, estriol
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Progesterone components used in HRT
Norethindone, Norgestimate, Levonogestrel, Norethisterone
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Routes of Adm of Estrogen and progesterone components in HRT
* Orally * Transdermal patch * Subcutaneous
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most effective HRT?
**ESTROGEN**
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Clinical uses of Osterogen in HRT
Relieves menopause symptoms: 1) flushing 2) vaginal dryness 3) prevention and tx of Osteoporosis
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CU of Progesteron in HRT
Combined w/ Oestrogen for Osterogen HRT in women w/ an intact uterus, to prevent endometrail hyperplasia and carcinoma
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AE of Osterogen replacement therapy
* Cyclical withdrawal bleeding * **Increased risk of endometrial cancer if oestrogen is given unopposed by progestogen** * Increased risk of breast cancer * Increased risk of **venous thromboembolism** * Increased cardiovascular risk * Adverse effects related to progestogen
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Testosterone is synthesized in **--------** and **--------** in women
Testosterone is synthesized in **coprus luteum** and **adrenal cortex** in women
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CU of Androgen prepeartions
1) **Hormone replacement in male hypogonadism** due to pituitary or testicular disease 2) Female hyposexuality following ovariectomy
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routes of adm of androgen preperations
* Subcutaneous * Transdermal patches * Intramuscular depot * Oral
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AE of Androgen preperations
* Eventual **decrease of gonadotrophin release** * Resultant infertility * **Gonadal atrophy** * Salt and water retention--> Leading to **oedema** * Adenocarcinoma of the liver * Impaired growth in children * Premature fusion of epiphyses * Acne * **Increased LDL** * **Decreased HDL** * **Masculinisation in females**
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Anabolic steroids
Nandrolone, methyltestosterone
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CU of Nandrolone, methyltestosterone
May be effective in treatment of muscle wasting associated with AIDS
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AE of Anabolic steroids
Same as androgens Plus - Cholestatic jaundice - Liver tumours - Increased risk of coronary heart disease
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MoA of Anabolic steroids
Increase protein synthesis and muscle development

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