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11 Cards in this Set
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Where is progesterone secreted?
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ovaries and the placenta
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What are therapeutic uses for progesterone?
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Contraception
HRT DUB (disfunctional uterine bleeding) Amenorrhea |
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What are some adverse effects of progesterone?
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GYN effects
breast cancer teratongenic effects |
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The main function of androgens?
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Development and maintenance of primary and 2 sex characteristics in males
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What are some estrogen benefits?
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Decreased osteoporosis risk
Urinary tract maintenance Decreased LDL |
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What are some drawbacks of estrogens?
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Breast & uterine cancer
Thromboembolism |
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What are the two Selective Estrogen Modulators?
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Tamoxifen
Raloxifine |
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When does menopause usually begin?
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ages of 45 & 55 years
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What are some of the symptoms of menopause?
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hot flashes, mood swings, tiredness, loss of libido, vaginal dryness and irregular bleeding
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What does HRT stand for?
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Hormone replacement therapy
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What are HRT advantages?
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Decreased colon cancer risk
Decreased hip fracture risk |
