7. Contraception Flashcards
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception
- Intrauterine System (IUS or Mirena – or new SKYLA)
- Intrauterine Device (IUCD or copper coil)
- Contraceptive Injection (“depot” or medroxyprogesterone acetate)
- Subdermal Contraceptive Implant (etonogestrel)
COCP Risks
VTE, breast cancer, cervical cancer
COCP role
Inhibits ovulation, inhibits implantation, thickens mucus
COCP ingredients
Ethinylestradiol and semi-synthetic progesterone
COCP Pros
- Does not interrupt sex
- Periods lighter, less painful
- Helps PMS, reduced acne
- Reduces risk of bowel and ovarian cancer
- Protects from fibroids, ovarian cysts, fibrocystic breast disease
COCP Cons
- Efficacy is user dependent
- Does not prevent STI
Emergency contraception
Levonelle, IUD, Ella One
Levonelle as emergency contraception
Single dose 1500 mcg, up to 72h post sex
Can be used >1x in a cycle, re-start contraception within 12h
IUD as emergency contraception
Banded IUD 380mm copper
Inserted up to 5 days post sex or 5 days post ovulation
EllaOne as emergency contraception
30 mg Ulipristal acetate; up to 120h
Can be used >1x in a cycle, re-start contraception after 5 days
EllaOne Emergency vs Progesterone contraception
EllaOne blocks action of progesterone (use extra precautions 7-21days)
Emergency contraception considerations
Abx prophylaxis, STI screen,
Intrauterine System
52 mg levonorgestrel, average 20 mcg/day.
Can be used for 5 years;
IUS risks
ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cysts, glucose tolerance affected,
IUS side effects
depression, reduced libido, headache, acne, irregular vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge.
IUS role
inhibits implantation, thickens mucus