Flashcards in Estrogens and Progesterones and Androgens Deck (40)
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What are the indications for exogenous estrogens?
HRT- postmenopausal women
Oral contraceptives
Primary hypogonadism
Primary ovarian insufficiency
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Estrogens must be given with progestins in which women? Why?
Women with a uterus- to prevent endometrial hyperplasia/cancer
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Estrogens: contraindications?
High risk/Prior history Breast Cancer
History endometrial cancer
History thromboembolic disease
History of genital bleeding
Liver disease
Heavy smoking
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Effect of tamoxifen in endometrium?
Partial agonist
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Effect of tamoxifen in the bone?
partial agonist
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Tamoxifen: indication?
Primary prevention of high risk breast cancer
Treatment of advanced breast cancer
Treatment of male gynecomastia
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Tamoxifen: adverse effects?
Hot flashes
Increased risk of thromboemoblic events
INCREASED RISK OF ENDOMETRIAL CANCER
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Effect of ralxoifene in the bone?
Partial agonist
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Effect of raloxifene in the endometrium?
antagonist
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Raloxifene: indications
Treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
Alternative to tamoxifen in prevention of breast cancer primary prevention
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Effect of clomiphene in the hypothalamus/pituitary?
Antagonist- inhibits negative feedback from E2 and promotes release of LH/FSH
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Effect of clomiphene in the ovary?
Partial agonist
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Clomiphene: indication?
Treatment of anovulation in PCOS
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Fulvestrant: indications?
Treatment of advanced ER+ metastatic breast cancer- typically following failure of tamoxifen therapy
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Name three aromatase inhibitors?
Anastrazole
Letrozole
Exemestane
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Aromatase inhibitors: indications?
Adjuvant therapy of ER+ breast cancers in postmenopausal women
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Name 6 progestins
Norgestrel
Levongestrel
Norethindrone
Desogestrel
Gestodene
Norgestimate
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Progestins: indications?
Hormone replacement
Hormonal contraception
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How do progestins work as contraceptives?
Decrease GnRH frequency --> decrease gonadotropin release and ovulation
Thickens cervical mucus
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Other than contraception, what are combined oral contraceptives used for?
Menstrual cycle disorders
Hyperandrogenism (acne)
Bleeding due to fibroids
Endometriosis
Decrease risk of endometrial and ovarian cancer
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Combined oral contraception: contraindications
Age > 35 y & smoking
Coronary artery disease
History venous thrombosis
History of stroke
Systemic lupus
History breast cancer
History liver disease
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What the MOA of high dose levonorgestrel?
Activates PR --> inhibits/delays ovulation by inhibiting the LH surge
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When is high dose levonorgestrel effective?
Only effective if given 1-2d prior to LH surge. Must be given within 72h of intercourse
- Taken once daily for 5 d
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Ulipristal: MOA?
Partial agonist of PR: antagonist in the presence of progesterone
Effective at delaying/inhibiting ovulation even if given during LH surge
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Other than use as "plan B" - what is another indication for ulipristal?
Tx of uterine fibroids
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When is ulipristal effective at preventing unwanted pregnancy?
Effective if given up to 5 days after sex
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Mifepristone + misprostal: indication
abortifactant (<70 days gestation)
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What are the MOAs of Mifepristone and misprostal?
Mifepristone: PR antagonist- promotes menses (also GR and AR antagonist)
Misprostal: promotes uterine contraction to expel the fetus
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What are contraindications of mifepristone/misprostal?
Chronic adrenal insufficiency can precipitate and adrenal crisis (through GR receptor antagonism)
Bleeding disorders or people on anticoagulants
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What is the only indication for giving exogenous testosterone?
Male hypogonadism
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What are contraindications for testosterone use?
Prostate cancer or high levels of PSA
Untreated sleep apnea (can worsen sleep apnea)
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Name 4 AR antagonists
Flutamide
Bicalutamide
Nilutamide
Enzalutamide
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What are the indications for the AR antagonists?
Treatment of advanced prostate cancer - used in combo with androgen deprivation therapy (GnRH agonists/antagonists)
Flutamide is also used in treatment of hyperandrogenism in women
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Abiraterone: MOA?
Inhibition of CYP17A1: Inhibits synthesis of testosterone (also affects cortisol ,but not aldosterone)
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Abiraterone: indications?
Hormone-resistant prostate cancer not responding to
androgen deprivation therapy
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Spironolactone: MOA?
Antagonist/weak partial agonist of AR
-Also binds MR as a K+ sparing diuretic
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Spironolactone: indication?
Tx of women with hirsutism, acne, or androgenic alopecia
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Name 2 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
Finasteride
Dutasteride
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Finasteride/Dutasteride: MOA?
Inhibits testosterone--> DHT conversion
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