Estrogen and progestins - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Combined Hormonal Contraceptives Answer> •Contain a synthetic version of estrogen and progestin. •Generations •First, second, third, fourth generation progestins •Action •Inhibit ovulation by preventing formation of dominant follicle •Suppress luteinizing hormone surge Combined Hormonal Contraceptives Answer> •One of the most commonly used methods of reversible contraception in the world •Ease of use •High degree of effectiveness •Relative safety different...

Week 1 Ch 50 estrogen and progestins Menopause 1. is the associated loss of estrogen which typically begins 2. During the initial phase, the menstrual cycle becomes 3. Eventually, ovulation and menstruation 1. at approximately age 51 to 52 years, with 95% of women entering menopause between the ages of 45 and 55 years. 2. irregular, anovulatory cycles may occur, and periods of amenorrhea may alternate with menses 3. cease entirely Physiologic Alterations Accompanying Menopause 1. Vas...

Menopause 1. is the associated loss of estrogen which typically begins 2. During the initial phase, the menstrual cycle becomes 3. Eventually, ovulation and menstruation 1. at approximately age 51 to 52 years, with 95% of women entering menopause between the ages of 45 and 55 years. 2. irregular, anovulatory cycles may occur, and periods of amenorrhea may alternate with menses 3. cease entirely Physiologic Alterations Accompanying Menopause 1. Vasomotor Symptoms; hot flashes and night ...

NR566 Final Exam Study Guide – Latest Solutions To Score A+ Prevention of osteoporosis with hormone replacement therapy Tara (p.433) Hormone therapy reduces postmenopausal bone loss and thereby decreases the risk for osteoporosis and related fractures. Therapy is lifelong and the risk for harm is increased. Hormone therapy should only be considered for women with significant risk for osteoporosis, and only when that risk outweighs the risks of hormone therapy. Meds are: raloxifene (E...

NURSING NSG 6430 Women_s health exam study guide A nurse practitioner is educating a patient who has just been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She needs to be aware that PCOS is associated with which of the following clinical manifestations? Excessive menstrual flow Dry, flaking skin Obesity Hair loss Anticholinergic medications are a type of treatment for which t...

Combined Hormonal Contraceptives - •Contain a synthetic version of estrogen and progestin. •Generations •First, second, third, fourth generation progestins •Action •Inhibit ovulation by preventing formation of dominant follicle •Suppress luteinizing hormone surge Combined Hormonal Contraceptives - •One of the most commonly used methods of reversible contraception in the world •Ease of use •High degree of effectiveness •Relative safety differentiation - Base of _...

Divine intervention OBGYN Already Rated A+ 33yo post partum wellness check up - what to talk about 1) Breast Feeding 2) Baby blues What cannot give when breast feeding? OCP - with estrogen - only give Progesterone = Depo or Medroxyprogesterone MOA of progestins increase vascularization of the endometrium and thicken cervical mucus breast feeding is associated with decreased risk of breast cancer (prolactin inhibits estrogen production by decreasing GnRH) Ovarian cancer (same ...

NR 602 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Presumptive signs of pregnancy - Answer- Amenorrhea, n/v, increased urinary frequency, excessive fatigue, breast tenderness, quickening @ 18-20 weeks Probable signs of pregnancy - Answer- Goodell sign- softening of the cervix Chadwicks sign- cervix is blue/purple Hegar's sign- softening of lower uterine segment uterine enlargement Braxton Hicks- can be palpated at 28 weeks uterine souffle- softening blowing sound d/t blood pulsatin...

Prevention of osteoporosis with hormone replacement therapy -:- HT reduces postmenopausal bone loss and thereby decreases the risk for osteoporosis and related fractures. Unfortunately, when HT is stopped, bone mass rapidly decreases by approximately 12%. Hence to maintain bone health, HT must continue lifelong. Most common non-contraceptive use of estrogens. -:- Hormone therapy (HT) in postmenopausal women When to use progestin for hormone replacement therapy and why -:- to counte...

If there is labial fusion due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency what is the treatment? what about if it is because androgen excesS? - Answer-tx: if too much--> then d/c androgens, if due to 21 hydroxylase: cortisol + reconstructive surgery How does vaginal atresia present - Answer-primary amenorrhea + cyclic abdominal pain Tx for vaginal agenesis? - Answer-surgery to creaste neovagina with mcindoe procedure Lichen sclerosis + atopic ecezema + lichen simplex chronicus are all treated with - An...