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Explore the synthesis and modulation of progestins, androgens, and estrogens. Learn about the intracellular conversion processes, hormonal system functionalities, menstrual cycle, and pharmacological interventions. Discover tissue-specific actions and receptor binding structures.
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Principles of PharmacologyThe Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy
Chapter 29 Pharmacology of Reproduction
Synthesis of Progestins, Androgens,and Estrogens • Figure 29-1
Intracellular Conversion of Testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone • Figure 29-2
The Hypothalamic-Pituitary–Reproduction Axis • Figure 29-3
Two-Cell Systems for Gonadal Hormone Action • Figure 29-4
The Menstrual Cycle • Figure 29-5
Pharmacologic Modulation of Gonadal Hormone Action • Figure 29-6
A Model for the Tissue Specificityof Action of SERMs • Figure 29-7
Structural Comparison of Estrogen (Natural Ligand) and Raloxifene (SERM) Bound to the Estrogen Receptor • Figure 29-8
Structure of Synthetic Estrogens • Figure 29-9
Structure of Synthetic Progestins • Figure 29-10
Structure of Progestins CommonlyUsed in Oral Contraceptives • Figure 29-11