2.1. Contraception - Powerpoint Flashcards
What are the 3 methods in which Contraception works?
- Hormonal Methods
- Non-Hormonal Methods
- Permanent Methods
What are the different forms of Contraception?
- Combined Oral Contraception
- Progestogen-Only Methods
- Emergency Contraception
- Sterilisation
What are the different ways the Combined Oral Contraction can be administered?
- Pills
- Patch
- Vaginal Ring
What are the different ways the Progesterone Only Contraction can be administered?
- Pills
- Injection
- Implant
What are the Ideal Contraception Criteria?
- Reversible - All except Sterilisation
- Effective - None 100% (Best Vasectomy, then Implant)
- Convenient and Unrelated to Intercourse - Most Except Condoms
- Free of Adverse Side Effects - None (Oestrogen containing the most serious Side-Effects)
- Protective against STI’s - None
- Non-Contraceptive Benefits - Particularly COC
- Low Maintenance - Implant / Coi
What impacts on the Effectiveness of Contraception?
- Method Failure - True Failure
- User Failure - Missed Pills
- Breastfeeding
- Frequency of Intercourse
- Age - Background Fertility
Note - Most Methods are 99% effective if used consistently and correctly
What is the Effectiveness of the Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill?
> 99%
What is the Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill a combination of?
2 hormones:
- Ethinyl Oestradiol (EE)
- Synthetic Progesterone (Progestogen)
What is the normal dose of the Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill?
- 20 - 35 micrograms of Ethinyl Oestradiol (EE)
Plus - a) “Second Generation” - Levonorgestrel (LNG) and Norethisterone (NET)
- b) “Third Generation” - Gestodene (GSD) and Desogestrel (DSG)
How often is the Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill taken?
21 days straight, followed by 7 days pill free:
1. Start Day 1 but up to 5 without Barrier Contraception
2. Takes 7 days to “Switch off” Ovaries
3. Start any time if not Pregnant, but condoms for 1 week
Note - Can use for 3 months continuously without a “Pill free Week”
What is the Mode of Action of the Combined Oral Contraceptive medication?
- It prevents Ovulation by altering the Follicular Stimulating Hormone, and the Luteinizing Hormone
- It prevents implantation by providing an Inadequate Endometrium
- It inhibits Sperm Penetration of the Cervical Mucus by altering the Quality / Character of the Mucus
What are the Non-Contraceptive Benefits of the Combined Oral Contraceptive Medication?
- Regular Bleed with a Potential Reduction in Painful, Heavy, Menstruation and Anaemia
- Reduction in Functional Ovarian Cysts
- 50% Reduction in Ovarian / Endometrial Cancer
- Improvement in Acne
- Reduction in Benign Breast Disease / Rheumatoid Arthritis / Colon Cancer / Osteoporosis
What are the Risks associated with the Combined Oral Contraceptive Medication use?
- Risk of Venous Thromboembolism (15-25 per 100,000)
- Very Small Risk of Ischaemic Stroke
- Very Small Risk of Breast Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
What is the name of the Progestogen-Only Pill?
- Desogestrel Pill
2. Cerazette (New) - likely to be more effective
How often is the Progestogen-Only Pill taken?
12 Hour Window Period - Pills taken within 3 hours of the same time every day, without a Pill Free Interval
Note - Maximum effect is 48 hours after ingestion