20: Contraception and Sterilization

Question 1

method failure rate vs typical failure rate

Answer 1

1. method failure: rate inherent to method when used 100% correct
2. typical failure: rate when method is actually used by pt

Question 2

four groups of women who cant use combination contraceptives (need progesterone only)

Answer 2

1. 35+ smokers
2. Hx clots
3. Hx CAD, CVA, MI, CHF, migraine with aura, uncontrolled HTN
4. liver disease or liver tumors

Question 3

most frequent method of birth control in US

Answer 3

sterilization

Question 4

how long after vasectomy should you recheck sperm levels and they should be 0

Answer 4

10 weeks