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Which type of contraceptives are known as long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC)?
Which type of contraceptives are known as long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC)?
- Estrogen-progestin combination pills
- Male condoms
- Barrier contraceptives
- Progestin intrauterine devices (correct)
In women who weigh more than 130% of ideal body weight, what is the potential issue with the etonogestrel implant?
In women who weigh more than 130% of ideal body weight, what is the potential issue with the etonogestrel implant?
- It may be less effective (correct)
- It does not work at all
- It becomes more effective
- It is equally effective
Which condition should patients have to avoid the levonorgestrel intrauterine device?
Which condition should patients have to avoid the levonorgestrel intrauterine device?
- Ovarian cysts
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (correct)
- Hormonal imbalances
What is the typical duration for which various levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices offer contraception?
What is the typical duration for which various levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices offer contraception?
What is the effectiveness range of postcoital or emergency contraception after unprotected intercourse?
What is the effectiveness range of postcoital or emergency contraception after unprotected intercourse?
Which emergency contraceptive regimens are generally better tolerated than estrogen-progestin combination regimens?
Which emergency contraceptive regimens are generally better tolerated than estrogen-progestin combination regimens?
What is the most common estrogen in combination oral contraceptives?
What is the most common estrogen in combination oral contraceptives?
Which type of oral contraceptive products attempt to mimic the natural female cycle?
Which type of oral contraceptive products attempt to mimic the natural female cycle?
What is the purpose of the placebo pills in most oral contraceptives?
What is the purpose of the placebo pills in most oral contraceptives?
Which type of oral contraceptives typically involve taking active pills for 21 to 24 days followed by 4 to 7 days of placebo?
Which type of oral contraceptives typically involve taking active pills for 21 to 24 days followed by 4 to 7 days of placebo?
What is the purpose of extended-cycle contraception (84 active pills followed by 7 days of placebo)?
What is the purpose of extended-cycle contraception (84 active pills followed by 7 days of placebo)?
How does ulipristal act as an emergency contraceptive?
How does ulipristal act as an emergency contraceptive?
Which component is common in all types of hormonal contraceptives mentioned in the text?
Which component is common in all types of hormonal contraceptives mentioned in the text?
What is the role of exogenously administered estrogen in contraceptives?
What is the role of exogenously administered estrogen in contraceptives?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with estrogens in contraceptives?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with estrogens in contraceptives?
What adverse effect may occur with progestins in contraceptives?
What adverse effect may occur with progestins in contraceptives?
Which severe adverse effects are most common with estrogen-containing contraceptives in women over 35 who smoke?
Which severe adverse effects are most common with estrogen-containing contraceptives in women over 35 who smoke?
What is the main function of progestin in contraceptives?
What is the main function of progestin in contraceptives?
What is one of the therapeutic uses of androgenic steroids?
What is one of the therapeutic uses of androgenic steroids?
Which enzyme converts testosterone to DHT in certain tissues?
Which enzyme converts testosterone to DHT in certain tissues?
What effect do synthetic modifications of androgen structure aim to achieve?
What effect do synthetic modifications of androgen structure aim to achieve?
In which cells does testosterone act as the active ligand without needing metabolism?
In which cells does testosterone act as the active ligand without needing metabolism?
What is a key function of androgens related to sperm production?
What is a key function of androgens related to sperm production?
For which condition can anabolic steroids be used according to the text?
For which condition can anabolic steroids be used according to the text?
What is the reason progestin-only products are preferred in older women who are smokers?
What is the reason progestin-only products are preferred in older women who are smokers?
Why may the incidence of cervical cancer be increased with hormonal contraceptives?
Why may the incidence of cervical cancer be increased with hormonal contraceptives?
Why are oral contraceptives contraindicated in the presence of cerebrovascular and thromboembolic disease?
Why are oral contraceptives contraindicated in the presence of cerebrovascular and thromboembolic disease?
Which of the following is true about testosterone in humans?
Which of the following is true about testosterone in humans?
Which hormone stimulates testosterone secretion by Leydig cells in adult males?
Which hormone stimulates testosterone secretion by Leydig cells in adult males?
What is the role of testosterone or its active metabolite, DHT, in regulating testosterone production?
What is the role of testosterone or its active metabolite, DHT, in regulating testosterone production?
Which adverse effect is associated with the 17a-alkylation of testosterone derivatives?
Which adverse effect is associated with the 17a-alkylation of testosterone derivatives?
What is a potential consequence of using testosterone in pregnant women?
What is a potential consequence of using testosterone in pregnant women?
How do androgens affect serum lipid levels?
How do androgens affect serum lipid levels?
What is a potential cosmetic change associated with excess androgens in males?
What is a potential cosmetic change associated with excess androgens in males?
What is a consequence of androgen use in children related to growth disturbances?
What is a consequence of androgen use in children related to growth disturbances?
Which orally active 17a-alkylated derivative of DHT has an anabolic activity 3 to 13 times that of testosterone?
Which orally active 17a-alkylated derivative of DHT has an anabolic activity 3 to 13 times that of testosterone?
What is a common adverse effect of androgens in females related to voice changes?
What is a common adverse effect of androgens in females related to voice changes?
What is a possible consequence of using testosterone in males related to impotence?
What is a possible consequence of using testosterone in males related to impotence?
What effect can excessive testosterone have on male reproductive health?
What effect can excessive testosterone have on male reproductive health?
What is a potential consequence of using oral testosterone derivatives?
What is a potential consequence of using oral testosterone derivatives?
