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7. Contraception Flashcards

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Long-Acting Reversible Contraception

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  • Intrauterine System (IUS or Mirena – or new SKYLA)
  • Intrauterine Device (IUCD or copper coil)
  • Contraceptive Injection (“depot” or medroxyprogesterone acetate)
  • Subdermal Contraceptive Implant (etonogestrel)
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COCP Risks

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VTE, breast cancer, cervical cancer

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COCP role

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Inhibits ovulation, inhibits implantation, thickens mucus

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COCP ingredients

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Ethinylestradiol and semi-synthetic progesterone

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COCP Pros

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  • 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
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COCP Cons

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  • Efficacy is user dependent

- Does not prevent STI

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Emergency contraception

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Levonelle, IUD, Ella One

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Levonelle as emergency contraception

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Single dose 1500 mcg, up to 72h post sex

Can be used >1x in a cycle, re-start contraception within 12h

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IUD as emergency contraception

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Banded IUD 380mm copper

Inserted up to 5 days post sex or 5 days post ovulation

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EllaOne as emergency contraception

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30 mg Ulipristal acetate; up to 120h

Can be used >1x in a cycle, re-start contraception after 5 days

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EllaOne Emergency vs Progesterone contraception

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EllaOne blocks action of progesterone (use extra precautions 7-21days)

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Emergency contraception considerations

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Abx prophylaxis, STI screen,

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Intrauterine System

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52 mg levonorgestrel, average 20 mcg/day.

Can be used for 5 years;

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IUS risks

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ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cysts, glucose tolerance affected,

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IUS side effects

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depression, reduced libido, headache, acne, irregular vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge.

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IUS role

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inhibits implantation, thickens mucus

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IUS Pros

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  • No user dependent
  • Periods lighter, less painful, no periods
  • long lasting and reversible
  • does not interfere with sex
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IUS Cons

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  • Discomfort and risk of insertion

- Irregular vaginal bleeding

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IUD

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Licensed for 5-10 years

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IUD role

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Inhibits fertilisation and implantation

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IUD risks

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Ectopic pregnancy

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IUD side effects

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irregular vaginal bleeding, heavier periods, iron deficiency, cramping abdo pain

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IUD Pros

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  • No user dependent
  • Lasts 5-10years
  • Does not interfere with sex
  • Does not contain hormoes
  • Can be used as emergency contraception
  • Immediate return to fertility
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IUD Cons

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  • Insertion - discomfort and risk

- Periods heavier/painful/longer

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Subdermal contraceptive implant

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68 mg etonorgestrel (30-60 mcg/day),

Licensed for 3 years; Contains barium

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Subdermal contraceptive implant role

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Prevention of ovulation and implantation, thickens mucus

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Subdermal implant risks

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bleeding, bruising, haematoma, infection, allergic reaction, scar, lost implant

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Subdermal implant side effects:

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depression, reduced libido, headache, acne, irregular vaginal bleeding, breast tenderness

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Subdermal implant Pros

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  • No user dependent
  • Lighter period
  • Does not interfere with sex
  • No hormoes
  • Fertility returns soon after removal
  • Safe in breast feeding
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Subdermal implant Cons

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  • Insertion/Excision surgery
  • irregular vaginal bleeding
  • does not prevent STI
  • can interact with other medications
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Contraceptive injection

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Depo provera,

150 mg medroxyprogesterone acetate

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Contraceptive injection risks

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reduce mineral bone density, local infection, allergic reaction

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Contraceptive injection side effects

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Anorgasmia, depression, anxiety, reduced libido, acne, rash, headache, loss of bone density, osteoporosis, bloating, nausea, breakthrough bleeding

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Contraceptive injection Pros

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  • Less prone to user failure
  • Does not interfere with sex
  • Can be used in breast feeding
  • periods less heavy/none
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Contraceptive injections Cons

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  • Unacceptable bleeding pattern
  • Delays fertility return
  • Weight gain
  • Does not protect from STI
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POP role

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(synthetic progesterone) • Thickens mucus, may inhibit ovulation

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POP Pros

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  • helps with pain,PMS
  • does not interfere with sex
  • Safe in breast feeding
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POP cons

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  • Tight interval window
  • Does not protect from STI
  • can interact with other meds
  • Irregular vaginal bleeding
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Lactational amenorrhoea (as a contraception)

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  • No periods since birth
  • bebo <6 months
  • exclusively breastfeeding
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Contraception and enzyme inducing drugs (epilepsy)

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Progesterone only injectable; IUD; IUS

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