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Pharm Estrogen Progesterone
KYCOM Block 11
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Pharmacology
Graduate
10/30/2013

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Term
what are the 4 main uses for estrogen or progesterone drugs
Definition
hormone replacement therapy / post-menopause

contraception

health benifits of contraception

receptor antagonist: breast cancer, infertility
Term
what is another name for the follicular phase, how long is it
Definition
proliferative phase, length varies
Term
what are the two phases of the menstural cycle
Definition
follicular
luteal
Term
what is another name for the lutela phase, how long is it
Definition
secretory
14 days
Term
explain the process of hormone production in the follicular phase
Definition
pulses of GnRH cause release of LH and FSH
estrogen increases reduce LH and FSH release
inhibin is mad ein ovary and causes feedback decreasing FSH
mid cycle estrogen reaches peak for 36 hours and stops inhibiting gonadotropins and causes surge instead
Term
what happens in the luteal phase
Definition
corpus luteum secretes progesterone (estrgen levels stay elevated)
if pregnancy does not occur corpus luteum regresses due to lack of LH and progesterone and falls so endometrium sheds causing menstural discharge
Term
what does progesterone do for the baby/uterus
Definition
stops endometrium proliferation
helps with implantation and growth of blastocyst
causes growth of endometrial vessels
Term
what is the general structure of estrogen
Definition
18C with an aromatic phenolic acid ring (required for selective high affinity binding)
Term
what is the natural form of estrogen, where is it made in men and women
Definition
17B estradiol

women: ovarian granulosa cells
men and post-menopause; adipose tissue viea DHEA from adrenal cortex
Term
what stimulates for estrogen release
Definition
gonadotropins stimulate aromatase
Term
what are precursors for estrogen
Definition
androstendione
testosterone
Term
estrogen needs aromatic ring to work, how does it get it
Definition
aromatase using NADPH and O
Term
where are estrogen receptors located
Definition
ovarian granulosa, sertoli and leydig cells, stroma of adipose, placenta, blastocyte, brain
Term
how is estrogen converted between its different forms
Definition
estradiol oxidized to esterone via 12-hydroxysteroid DH

estradiol and esterone converted to estriol
Term
what is the down side of using natural progesterone
Definition
large first pass effect
Term
what are the two types of synthetic progesterone
Definition
21C progesterone skeletons
19-nortestosterone
Term
what is 19-nortestosterone
Definition
progesterone without C19, 20, 21
resembles testosterone more so has effects of both
Term
where is progesterone made, when
Definition
made in testis, adrenal cortex, placenta, and ovary corpus luteum

begins being made in follicular phase and increases in luteal phase later in pregnancy
Term
what is the relationship between progesterone and the cns
Definition
increases body temp 1 deg midcycle until onset of menstural flow (ovulation)
Term
what is the down side to using estrogen alone in hormone replacement
Definition
risk of endometrial carcinoma due to hyperplasia of the endometrium
Term
what is the benifit of combined estrogen progesterone therapy in hormone replacement
Definition
estrogen receptors dont get out of hand because it has to make some progesterone receptors too
Term
how is a post-menopausal women with a uterus treated forr hormone replacement
Definition
progesterone/estrogen combination
Term
what are contraindications to progesterone/estrogen hormon replacement
Definition
unable to tolerate progestins
risk of cardiovascular disease
poorlipoproteins use estrogen alone
Term
how is a post-menopausal women with a hysterctomy treated for homeone replacement
Definition
estrogen alone, no where for it to cause carcinoma
Term
what are 4 ways to administer hormone replacement therapy
Definition
cyclic
continous
transdermal patch
vaginal ring
Term
what is the redigmen for cyclic hormone replacement
Definition
estrogen 15d
estrogen and progesterone 10d
repeat
Term
what is the redigmen for continous hormone replacement
Definition
estrogen and progesterone daily
OR
estrogen and progesterone 10d
esteogrn 15d
repeat
Term
what are the contents of combination oral contraceptives
Definition
estrogen: ethinyl estradiol or mestraol
progesterone: norethindrone or norgestrel
Term
what are the three types of oral contraceptives
Definition
monophasic
biphasic
triphasic
Term
how are monophasic oral contraceptives administered
Definition
same amount of estrogen and progesterone in each tablet for 21d
Term
how are biphasic oral contraceptives administred
Definition
two tablets with different amounts for 21 days
Term
what is the benifit of biphasic oral contraceptives
Definition
reduce steroids administred because it approximates estrogen to progesterin ratio of menstural cycle
Term
how are triphasic oral contraceptives administered
Definition
three tablets with different amounts for 21 days
Term
what is the general MOA of contraceptives
Definition
estrogen supresses FSH and stops follicular development
proteitiating action of progestrin which stops LH surfe
progesterin stops ovulation, thickens cervical mucous, and causes endometrial atrophy
estrogen stabilizes endometrial lining (bleeding control)
Term
what are 4 contraindications to oral contraceptives
Definition
thrombotic disease
over 35 and smoking
hormone sensitive tumor (breast canceR)
pregnancy
Term
what are the 4 forms of estrogen, talk about the bioavailability and blood distribution of each
Definition
natural: 12B estradiol, esterone, estriol: poor oral bioavailability high first pass effect

17B estradiol estrace: microcrystaline form, reduced first pass
Term
what are the benifits of a transdermal estrogen patch
Definition
slow release
increased bioavailability
constant blood levels
Term
what are the 4 types of synthetic estrogens
Definition
conjugated
ethinyl estradiol
menastrol
estradiol cruptionate
Term
what is conjugated estrogen made of where does it come from
Definition
many conjugated estrogen metabolites
pregnant mares
Term
what is the structure of ethinyl estradiol
Definition
ethinyl group on C17 of estrace nucleus
Term
how is mestranol metabolized
Definition
prodrug
converted to ethinyl estradiol
Term
what is a non-steroidal estrogen agonist
Definition
diethylstilbesterol
Term
what is the MOA of oestrogen contraceptives
Definition
passivly diffuse into cell

bind nuclear receptors in genital, breast, HPA, bone, and liver

interact with estrogen response elements (ERE) which alter transcription

supress FSH stopping follicle development and stabilizing endometrial lining (bleeding control)
Term
what are the 12 negative side effects of estrogen contraceptives
Definition
elevated TG
decrease bile acid (due to cholesterol secretion)
removal: hot flashes, chills, sweating, parasthesia

nausea
cramping
fluid retention
dizzy
headache
breast tenderness
Mi or thrombosis in women >35 who smoke
Term
what are the good side effects of estrogen contraceptives (and natural functions) (14)
Definition
decrease cholesterol
increase HDL
decrease LDL

growth of uterus, vagina, fallopian tubes, breast, ducts, sexual development

fat distribution, growth spurt, fusion of epiphysis

increase plasma binding proteins

prevent bone loss: block reabsorption

decrease endometrial and ovarian cancer

decrease fibroadenomas, fibrocysts, PID

decrease blood loss and cause cycle regularity
Term
why are esgtrogen contraceptives used (7)
Definition
contraception
replacement
fibroadenomas
fibrocysts
PID
cycle regularity
failure of ovarian development
Term
what are three diseases that include failure of ovarian development
Definition
dwarfism
turner syndrome
hypopituitarism
Term
what is the administration of the 4 estrogen contraceptives
Definition
conjugated: oral active
ethinyl estradiol: oral active
mestranol: not for replacement
estradiol crypionate: long acting given IM
Term
how are estrogen drugs excreted
Definition
in urine with glucourindes and sulfate conjugates
Term
what are the side effects of diethylstilbesterol
Definition
congenital abnormalities in fetus
Term
why would you use diethylstilbesterol
Definition
prostate cancer
Term
what are the three antiestrogen drugs
Definition
chlomiphene
tamoxifen
raloxifene
Term
clomiphene MOA
Definition
competitive agonist of estrogen binding

stimulates ovulation in women with normal HPA and estrogen levels by opposing negative feedback increasing gonadotropin pulse amplitude (not frequency)
Term
tamoifen MOA
Definition
competitive antagonist of estrogen binding
antagonizes receptor
Term
raloxifene MOA
Definition
partial agonist effect on bone reabsorption and plasma lipoproteins
NO effect on reproductive tissues
selective estrogen receptor modulator
Term
what is the structure of clomiphene
Definition
mixed isomeres
cis has estrogenic activity
trans has anti-estrogenic activity
Term
what is the structure of tamoxifen
Definition
pure trans isomere (only the useful part of clomiphene)
Term
why would you use clomiphene
Definition
infertility
Term
why would you use tamoxifen
Definition
block hormone induced breast tumors

adjunct with surgery or chemo
Term
why would you use raloxifene
Definition
osteoperosis post-menopause
Term
what are the side effects of clomiphene (6
Definition
ovarian hyperstimulation
increased multiple births
ovarian cysts
anti-estrogenic: follicle, endometrium, cervical mucous (counter active)
Term
what are the side effects of tamoxifen (3)
Definition
decrease tumor development in other breast
endometrial carcinoma
hormone independent breast tumors
Term
how is clomiphene administered, half life, where metabolized, where excreted
Definition
oral
t.5 = 5-7d
hepatic metabolism
GI excretion
Term
tamoxifen: aministration, metabolism, excretion
Definition
oral
hepatic metabolism
Gi excretion
Term
explain how tamoxifen is eliminated
Definition
phase 1: 4-11d
phase 2: 4d (hydroxytamoxifen)
Term
what are the two aromatase modifying drugs
Definition
amastrazole
exemestane
Term
amastrazole MOA
Definition
selective aromatase inhibitor stops conversion of androgens to estrogens
reversible
Term
esemestane MOA
Definition
aromatase inactivastor acts as false substrate for enzyme and intermediate irreversibly binding to acrive site (suicide inhibition) stopping conversion of androgens to estrogens

irreversible
Term
what is the clinical use of amastrazole
Definition
post-menopausal hormone dependent breast cancer
Term
what is the use of exemestane
Definition
post-menopausal hormone dependent breast cancer
Term
what is an anti-progesterin drug, what progesterin structure family is it from
Definition
mifepristone

19-nortestosterone derivative
Term
MOA mifepristone
Definition
potent competitive inhibitor of progesterone and glucocorticoids

decrease in progesterone cause abortion by detaching blastocyst

myometrial contraction and cervical softening allow for expulsion
Term
mifpristone use
Definition
administer up until 49 days after pregnancy
abortion pill
Term
what are the 4 progesterone contraceptives and their progesterone structure family
Definition
norethindrone: 19-nortestosterone
norgestrel: 19-nortestosterone
mexroxyprogesterone acetate: 21C progesterone
progestasert
Term
what is the admnistration of the 4 progesterone contraceptives
Definition
norethindrone: oral
norgestrel: oral, subdermal (5y)
mexroxyprogesterone acetate: IM (3mo)
progestasert: intrauterine
Term
MOA progesterone contraceptives
Definition
supresses LH surge
thickens cervical mucous
decreases endometrial proliferation
stops ovulation
Term
where are progesterone receptors
Definition
genital, mammary, CNS (hypothalamus)
Term
what is the role of progesterone in pregnancy
Definition
maintains it
supresses mensturation and uterine contraction
proliferation of mammary acini
Term
why not use a progesterone contraceptive all alone
Definition
slightly less effective
Term
what are the uses of progesterone contraceptives
Definition
ovarian supression: dysmenorrhea, endometrosis, histurism, uterine bleeding

hormone replacement: combined with estrogen

fibroadenomas
fibrocysts
PID

cycle regulation
Term
in general why is progesterone added to estrogen contraceptives, why aernt progesterone side effects a big deal
Definition
avoid side effects of estrogen

progesterone side effects usually go away after 1 year
Term
what are the side effects of progesterone contraceptives (11)
Definition
spotting
amenorrhea
decreased HDL
increased LDL
edema
weight gain: fat deposition
bloating
acne
histuism

impaired glucose tolerance: longer term, short term increases basal insulin

MI and thrombosis in women >35 who smoke
Term
MOA of the morning after pill
Definition
combination oral contraceptive in a high dose
Term
administration of the morning after pill
Definition
taken within 72 hours of intercourse
ineffective after 7 days (cannot un-implant)
Term
what is the 21 patch made of
Definition
ethinyl estradiol norelgestromin
Term
administration of 21 patch
Definition
1 patch for 3 weeks
Term
use of 21 patch
Definition
contraception
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