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Estrogens
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Estradiol
Ethinyl estradiol mestranol |
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Estrogen receptor antagonist
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clomiphene
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Progestins
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C-21 (pregnanes) progesterone
-- medroxyprogesterone - acetate 19-nortestosterone derivatives (estranes) -- norethindrone Gonanes (19-nor) -- norgestrel Spironolactone derivatives (C-21) -- drospirenone |
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Progesterone receptor antagonist
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Mifepristone
Ulipristal |
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Hypothalamic releasing hormone-related drugs
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GnRH Agonists -- leuprolide
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Gonadotropins
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menotropins (FSH+LH)
hCG (LH) FSH LH |
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Hypogonadism
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start with low doses of estrogen and gradually increase dose over 2-3 years and begin progestin
OR pulsatile GnRH or FSH and hCG therapy |
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Estradiol
Ethinyl estradiol mestranol |
Estradiol - highly absorbed via epithelium
Ethinyl estradiol/mestranol - more resistant to hepatic degradation, therefore more bioavailability |
