58. Contraception Flashcards
1
Q
Non-hormonal contraception
A
- spermacides
- copper IUD (paragard)
2
Q
Hormal contraceptives
A
- progestin only
- combination (progestion + estrogen)
3
Q
Types of progestin-only contraceptives
A
- levonorgestrel
- nexplanon
- depo-provera
- orals
4
Q
describe levonorgestrel
A
progestin-only contraceptives
prevents implantation of fertilized egg
Examples:
- Mirena: good for 5 yrs
- Skyla: good for 3 yrs
5
Q
Describe Depo-Provera
A
progestin-only contraceptives
injection of every 12 wks, may impact ovulation
6
Q
contraindications of estrogen
A
- smoking
- > 35yrs old = ↑ risk of blood clots
- breastfeeding = ↓ production
- family hx blood clots
7
Q
contraindications of progestin
A
- current pregnancy
- unexplained vaginal bleeding
- breast cancer
