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What hormone is released from the corpus luteum and stimulates the onset of menstruation?
What hormone is released from the corpus luteum and stimulates the onset of menstruation?
- Progesterone (correct)
- Prolactin
- Estrogen
- Testosterone
Why is progesterone by itself not widely used as a contraceptive therapy?
Why is progesterone by itself not widely used as a contraceptive therapy?
- Rapid metabolism and low bioavailability (correct)
- High bioavailability
- Slow metabolism
- No side effects
Which synthetic progestogen used in contraception is more stable to first-pass metabolism?
Which synthetic progestogen used in contraception is more stable to first-pass metabolism?
- Estrogen
- Levonorgestrel (correct)
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate
- Norgestimate
What is the injectable contraceptive that lasts for 3 months?
What is the injectable contraceptive that lasts for 3 months?
Which progestin component is common in postmenopausal hormone therapy?
Which progestin component is common in postmenopausal hormone therapy?
Why are less androgenic progestins like norgestimate preferred in women with acne?
Why are less androgenic progestins like norgestimate preferred in women with acne?
Which type of contraceptives contains a combination of an estrogen and a progestin?
Which type of contraceptives contains a combination of an estrogen and a progestin?
What is the effect of administration of Mifepristone early in pregnancy?
What is the effect of administration of Mifepristone early in pregnancy?
Which of the following contraceptives mimic the natural female cycle?
Which of the following contraceptives mimic the natural female cycle?
What is the most common estrogen found in combination pills?
What is the most common estrogen found in combination pills?
How do triphasic oral contraceptives differ from monophasic combination pills?
How do triphasic oral contraceptives differ from monophasic combination pills?
What is the mechanism behind Drospirenone's effect on serum potassium levels?
What is the mechanism behind Drospirenone's effect on serum potassium levels?
Which condition contraindicates the use of oral contraceptives?
Which condition contraindicates the use of oral contraceptives?
In whom should combination oral contraceptives NOT be used?
In whom should combination oral contraceptives NOT be used?
Which enzyme induction leads to decreased efficacy of oral contraceptives?
Which enzyme induction leads to decreased efficacy of oral contraceptives?
How do antibiotics affect the effectiveness of oral contraceptives?
How do antibiotics affect the effectiveness of oral contraceptives?
Which group of steroids have anabolic and masculinizing effects?
Which group of steroids have anabolic and masculinizing effects?
What controls the secretion of testosterone by Leydig cells in adult males?
What controls the secretion of testosterone by Leydig cells in adult males?
Which injectable progestin is administered every 3 months?
Which injectable progestin is administered every 3 months?
What are the possible adverse effects of medroxyprogesterone acetate?
What are the possible adverse effects of medroxyprogesterone acetate?
Which progestin contraception is most suitable for long-term use?
Which progestin contraception is most suitable for long-term use?
What is the principal side effect of progestin implants?
What is the principal side effect of progestin implants?
Which contraceptive method should be avoided in patients with pelvic inflammatory disease?
Which contraceptive method should be avoided in patients with pelvic inflammatory disease?
Which hormone is used in high doses for emergency contraception?
Which hormone is used in high doses for emergency contraception?
What is the role of testosterone and its active metabolite, DHT, in inhibiting FSH & LH production?
What is the role of testosterone and its active metabolite, DHT, in inhibiting FSH & LH production?
Which of the following is NOT a function of androgens like testosterone?
Which of the following is NOT a function of androgens like testosterone?
Where does testosterone need to be metabolized to DHT for binding to the receptor in certain tissues?
Where does testosterone need to be metabolized to DHT for binding to the receptor in certain tissues?
Which condition is NOT a therapeutic use of anabolic steroids?
Which condition is NOT a therapeutic use of anabolic steroids?
What is the main mechanism of action for androgens like testosterone in target cells?
What is the main mechanism of action for androgens like testosterone in target cells?
Which hormone has been promoted as an antiaging hormone and a 'performance enhancer' despite lack of definitive evidence?
Which hormone has been promoted as an antiaging hormone and a 'performance enhancer' despite lack of definitive evidence?
