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  VAGINAL CONTRACEPTIVES Description also available in video format (attached below), for better experience use your desktop. Introduction Top of Form Top of Form ·        Vaginal contraceptives are a form of birth control used to prevent pregnancy. ·        These contraceptives are inserted into the vagina and work through various mechanisms to inhibit sperm from fertilizing an egg. Classification 1.      Hormonal Vaginal Contraceptives : o    Vaginal Rings : §   Example : NuvaRing (etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol) o    Hormonal Gels : §   Example : Phexxi (lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate) 2.      Non-Hormonal Vaginal Contraceptives : o    Spermicides : §   Example : Nonoxynol-9 o    Barrier Methods : §   Example : Diaphragms and Cervical Caps (e.g., FemCap) Pharmacokinetics...

HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY Description also available in video format (attached below), for better experience use your desktop. Introduction Top of Form Top of Form ·        Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) involves the administration of hormones to alleviate symptoms associated with hormonal imbalances or deficiencies, particularly in menopausal women. ·        HRT aims to replace hormones such as estrogen and progesterone that the body no longer produces after menopause, improving the quality of life and reducing the risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases. Classification 1.      Estrogen-only HRT: o    Used primarily for women who have had a hysterectomy. o    Examples: Estradiol (Estrace), Conjugated estrogens (Premarin). 2.      Combined HRT: o    Includes both estrogen and progesterone to protect the endometrium from hype...