Symptoms A hot flash is a spontaneous feeling of warmth that may be accompanied by sweating, palpitations, flushing of the skin, feelings of anxiety, and subsequent chills, and lasts for a few minutes. The flushes affect mainly the head and upper body, but sometimes the whole body. The flushes often also occur at night, are … Floods
Products Desogestrel is commercially available as a monopreparation in the form of film-coated tablets (Cerazette, 75 µg, generic). The active ingredient was approved in the 1980s. In 2014, generic versions were registered for the first time in many countries. Structure and properties Desogestrel (C22H30O, Mr = 310.5 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that … Desogestrel: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products In many countries, medroxyprogesterone acetate is commercially available in the form of an injection suspension as a three-month syringe (Depo-Provera, disposable syringes, D: Depo-Clinovir). Medroxyprogesterone acetate has been approved in many countries since 1964 and in the United States only since 1992. Structure and properties Medroxyprogesterone acetate (C24H34O4, Mr = 386.5 g/mol) is a … Three Month Injection
Products Two contraceptive patches are currently on the market in many countries. They are transdermal patches: Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol (Evra, approved since the year 2003). Gestodene and ethinylestradiol (Lisvy, approved since the year 2015). Unlike the Evra patch (20 cm2), the new Lisvy patch is smaller (11 cm2) and transparent instead of skin-colored. Thus, … Contraceptive Patch
Products Norethisterone is commercially available in tablet form (Primolut N). It has been approved in many countries since 1959. Micronovum and Trinovum were withdrawn from the market in many countries in 2013. Structure and properties Norethisterone (C20H26O2, Mr = 298.4 g/mol) exists as a white to yellowish white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in … Norethisterone
Structure and properties Norethisterone acetate (C22H28O3, Mr = 340.5 g/mol) exists as a white to yellowish white crystalline powder, which is practically insoluble in water. See also under norethisterone. Effects Norethisterone acetate (ATC G03AC01) has gestagenic properties. Indications Hormone replacement therapy
Products Norgestimate is commercially available in tablet form in combination with ethinyl estradiol (Cilest). It has been approved in many countries since 1986. Structure and properties Norgestimate (C23H31NO3, Mr = 369.5 g/mol) is a prodrug that is biotransformed in the body to the active metabolites norgestrel and norelgestromin (17-deacetyl norgestimate). Effects The combination (ATC G03AA11) … Norgestimat
Symptoms In osteoporosis, bones become weak, porous, and brittle and undergo structural changes. Even minor stresses can lead to a fracture, especially of the vertebrae, femoral neck, and wrists. Fractures pose a risk to the elderly and can lead to pain, hospitalization, surgery and disability. In the worst cases, they are even life-threatening. Other possible … Osteoporosis Causes and Treatment
Products Levonorgestrel is commercially available as the so-called morning-after pill in tablet form (e.g., NorLevo, generics). It is available under a doctor’s care. Since 2002, it may also be sold in pharmacies for emergency contraception after structured professional counseling and dispensing documentation. Levonorgestrel is also contained in other hormonal contraceptives. These are tablets containing ethinyl … Levonorgestrel
Products Chlormadinone acetate is commercially available in tablet form in combination with ethinyl estradiol (Belara, Ladonna, Belarina, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 2001. Structure and properties Chlormadinone acetate (C23H29ClO4, Mr = 404.9 g/mol) Effects Chlormadinone acetate (ATC G03DB06) has antiandrogenic properties. Indications In combination with ethinyl estradiol: hormonal contraception.
Products Progestogens are commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, transdermal patches and gels, vaginal rings, injectables, and vaginal preparations, among others. They are contained in hormonal contraceptives, on the one hand in mono- and on the other hand in combination preparations. Structure and properties Progestins are steroid hormones. The lead substance is the … Progestins
Symptoms Premenstrual syndrome is a syndrome occurring in women with psychological and physical symptoms that occur in the run-up to menstruation (luteal phase) and disappear at the beginning of menstruation. It is not the menstrual symptoms that occur during menstruation. Depression, anger, irritability, anxiety, confusion, lack of concentration, insomnia, increased appetite, craving for sweets, tightness … Premenstrual Syndrome
