ENDOCRINE FEMALE AND MALE HORMONES EXAMS
Estrogen - Primary female sex hormone develops and regulates the female reproductive system Secreted by the ovarian follicle and adrenal cortex Common Med Names for Estrogen - Generic Clues "prem" and "estr" Estrogen Action - Replace estrogen deficiency Estrogen Uses - Helps with symptoms of menopause Decrease risk of osteoporosis and C/V complications r/t menopause Estrogen Side Effects - n/v, HA, depression, weight gain, HTN, liver problems, increase of breast and uterine cancer Thrombus formation Estrogen Nursing Implications - Watch for s/s of side effects, of thrombus Monitor BP, weight and liver functions Encourage yearly GYN appt for breast exam, PAP smears, pelvic exam, and mammogram Estrogen Patient Teaching - yearly GYN app
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