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[26] Contraception - Progesterone Only Flashcards

1
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What does progesterone only hormonal contraception use?

A

The female steroid hormone progesterone

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2
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What is the failure rate of progesterone only contraceptives with perfect use?

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0.3%

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3
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What is the typical failure rate of progesterone only contraceptives?

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9%

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4
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What are the different types of progesterone only contraceptives?

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  • Pill (POCP)
  • Implant
  • Injection
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5
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What are the types of POCP currently available in the UK?

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  • Femulen
  • Norgeston
  • Noriday
  • Micronor
  • Cerazette
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6
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What is the primary mechanism of action of POCP?

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Thicken cervical mucus due to high levels of progesterone, which prevents the entry of sperm and therefore fertilisation of the oocyte

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7
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What are the secondary mechanisms of POCP?

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  • Suppression of ovulation (to varying degrees)

- Thinning of endometrium, inhibiting implantation

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8
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What does the degree to which the POCP suppresses ovulation vary based on?

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The form of progesterone given

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9
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What are the advantages of the POCP?

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  • More effective than barrier methods when taken correctly
  • Sex doesn’t need to be interrupted to use contraception
  • Can be used in many patients for whom the COCP is contraindicated
  • May reduce risk of endometrial cancer
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10
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What are the disadvantages of the POCP?

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  • User dependant, and has to be taken at same time every day
  • Can produce irregular menstruation or amenorrhoea
  • Some adverse effects
  • Increased risk of ovarian cysts
  • Small increased risk of breast cancer
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11
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What proportion of women taking the POCP experience irregular mensuration?

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4 in 10

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12
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What proportion of women taking the POCP experience amenorrhoea?

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2 in 10

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13
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What are the adverse effects of POCP?

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  • Headaches
  • Breast tenderness
  • Skin changes
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14
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By how much does POCP increase risk of ovarian cysts?

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30%

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15
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What are the contraindications to POCP?

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  • Current or past history of breast cancer
  • Liver cirrhosis or tumours
  • Stroke or coronary heart disease
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16
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In whom does the POCP have a lower efficacy?

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Women over 70kg

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17
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What is the brand name for the progesterone only implant linseed for use in the UK?

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Nexplanon

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18
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What is the progesterone only implant?

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A small, flexible tube about 40mm long that is inserted into the upper arm

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19
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What does the progesterone only implant contain?

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68mg steroidal progestin

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20
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How long does the progesterone only implant last?

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3 years

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21
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What is the failure rate of the progesterone only implant with perfect use?

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0.05%

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22
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What is the typical failure rate of the progesterone only implant?

23
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What is the main mechanism of action of the progesterone only implant?

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Inhibition of ovulation

24
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What are the additional mechanisms of action of the progesterone only implant?

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  • Causes thinking of cervical mucus, which inhibits the passage of sperm
  • Causes thinning of endometrium, preventing implantation if the egg were fertilised
25
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What are the advantages of the progesterone only implant?

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  • Extremely effective
  • Can be used in some women for whom the COCP is contraindicated
  • Users don’t have to think about contraception for 3 years
  • Can be used when breastfeeding
  • Normal fertility returns as soon as implant is removed
  • Effective in woman of all BMIs
  • May reduce risk of endometrial cancer
26
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What is recommended in women using the progesterone only implant with a high BMI?

A

Earlier replacement

27
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What are the disadvantages of the progesterone only implant?

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  • About 50% of women experience changes in menstrual bleeding
  • Fitting and removing the implant may cause pain, bruising, and irritation
  • Small increased risk of breast cancer
  • Implant can break or bend in situ
28
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Are bleeding patterns likely to remain irregular if a woman with the progesterone only implant experiences changes in menstrual bleeding?

29
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What are the contraindications to the progesterone only implant?

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  • Pregnancy
  • Unexplained vaginal bleeding
  • Liver cirrhosis or tumours
  • History of breast cancer
  • Stroke or transient ischaemic attacks whilst using implant
30
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What is the progesterone only injectable contraceptive?

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A long lasting contraception where synthetic progesterone is slowly release into the systemic circulation

31
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How does the progesterone only injectable contraceptive administered?

32
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What are the currently available progesterone only injectable contraceptive in the UK?

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  • Depo-Provera
  • SAYANA PRESS
  • Noristerat
33
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What is the most commonly used progesterone only injectable contraceptive in the UK?

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Depo-Provera

34
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Is Depo-Provera licensed for long-term use?

35
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How often is Depo-Provera given?

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Every 12 weeks

36
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How is Depo-Provera administered?

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IM injection

37
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Is SAYANA PRESS licensed for long-term use?

38
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How often is SAYANA PRESS given?

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Every 13 weeks

39
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Is Noristerat licensed for long term use?

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No, only 2 sets of injections

40
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How often is Noristerat given?

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Every 8 weeks

41
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How is Noristerat administered?

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Deep IM injection

42
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What is the failure rate of the progesterone only injectable contraceptive with perfect use?

43
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What is the typical failure rate of the progesterone only injectable contraceptive?

44
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What is the mechanism of action of progesterone only injectable contraceptive?

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  • Inhibition of ovulation
  • Thickening of cervical mucus
  • Thinning of endometrium, making it unfavourable for implantation if fertilisation was to occur
45
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What are the advantages of progesterone only injectable contraceptive?

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  • Very effective
  • Users don’t have to think about contraception for as long as the injection lasts
  • No known interactions with any drugs
  • Can be used when hormonal contraceptives are not recommended, such as in women with migraine or who are breastfeeding
  • Can be used in women <35
  • May reduce risk of endometrial cancer
46
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What are the disadvantages of progesterone only injectable contraceptive?

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  • Not rapidly reversible
  • Up to 50% of women stop using within a year
  • Increase in body weight
  • May be slightly increased risk of breast cancer
  • Loss of bone mineral density with long-term use
47
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How long does it take for fertility to return with progesterone only injectable contraceptive?

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Up to a year

48
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How long does it take for menstruation to return to normal with progesterone only injectable contraceptive?

A

Several months

49
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Why do 50% of women stop using the progesterone only injectable contraceptive within a year?

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Due to altered bleeding patterns, including persistent bleeding

50
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How much can body weight increase with progesterone only injectable contraceptive?

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2-3kg/year

51
Q

What constitutes long term use with progesterone only injectable contraceptive?

A

Over a year

52
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Does the loss of bone mineral density with progesterone only injectable contraceptive increase the risk of fracture?

A

No evidence for this

53
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What are the contraindications to progesterone only injectable contraceptive?

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  • Breast cancer within past 5 years, or currently
  • History of severe arterial disease or very high risk factors
  • Pregnancy
  • Diabetes with any vascular disease, e.g. retinopathy
  • People who will want to return to fertility in the near future

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