Across
- 2. Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor. Treats ED. Cause vasodilation. Can cause profound hypotension if used together with nitroglycerin.
- 4. Suppresses release of LH surge - ovulation NOT triggered
- 6. Vaginal contraceptive ring, insert 1 ring and leave in place for 3 weeks, remove for 1 week, put in new ring. Reused for 1 year.
- 8. Medroxyprogesterone acetate, IM or SubQ shot every 3 months, causes mild weight gain. Can take up to 9mo for fertility to return. Good option if contraception is to be kept a secret.
- 10. Alpha-adrenergic antagonist (blockers). For BPH and off-label in women to treat urinary hesitancy/retention. Relaxes smooth muscle in bladder neck, prostate capsule, and prostatic urethra. Starts working quickly.
- 11. Treats hypogonadism, delayed puberty, cachexia, hormones for transgender men, menopausal women. Potential for abuse - Schedule III.
- 12. Also called Ella, suppresses ovulation, thins lining of uterus. Selective progesterone receptor modulator. Use within 5 days.
- 13. Progestin only minipill (0.35mg), contraception for those who cannot have estrogen, weak inhibitor of ovulation. Alters cervical secretions (thick & sticky). No risk of blood clots. Take same time every day.
Down
- 1. 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. For BPH. Reduces dihydrotestosterone (DHT) production, causing prostate to shrink. Takes months to start working.
- 3. Nexplanon, implant inserted into arm, provides contraception for 3 years by slow diffusion of hormones. Safe to use 21 days after delivery while breastfeeding.
- 5. Suppresses ovulation, progestin-only contraceptive, best if used within 72 hours
- 7. Transdermal contraceptive. 1 patch replaced every week for 3 weeks, 1 week off. May cause more blood clots than OCs?
- 9. For termination of early, intrauterine pregnancy (up to 11 weeks). Blocks progesterone receptors. Misoprostol helps with uterine contractions.
- 14. Suppresses release of FSH - inhibits follicular maturation