8 Contraception and HRT Flashcards
What percentage of pregnancies are unplanned?
30%
Name 4 methods of contraception with no user failure
IUD
IUS
Implant
Sterilisation
Name 3 methods of contraception with user failure
barrier
hormonal
natural family planning
Name 3 main categories of contraception
methods with no user failure
methods with user failure
emergency contraception
What is the only type of contraception to also offer STI and HIV protection?
condoms (barrier)
What should be avoided when using male condoms?
oil-based lubricants
lipstick
nails
What is the female condom usually made of?
soft thin polyurethane
What is the failure rate for perfect and typical use of the male condom?
p 2%
t 17%
What is the failure rate for perfect and typical used of the female condom?
p 5%
t 21%
What are diaphragm and caps made out od?
latex or silicon
Are diaphragms/caps reusable?
yes
What might be used wiht a diaphragm/cap?
spermicide
How long before sex can a dipahragm/cap be inserted?
3 hours
For how long does a diaphragm/cap need to be left in after sex?
6 hours
What is the failure rate for perfect and typical use of diaphragm and caps?
p 4-8%
t 12-29%
What accounts for the difference in failure rates for perfect and typical use of diaphragms and caps?
comfortability wearing it
What problem is associated with using a spermicide with diaphragms/caps?
may increase HIV transmission
What is LARC?
long-acting reversible contraception
methods requiring administration <1 per month
What are the benefits of LARC?
independent of user memory effective longer lasting convenient cost effective fully reversible no long term impact on fertility
Name 4 types of LARC
IUS (hormonal)
IUD (non-hormonal)
Implant - progestogen only
Injection - progestogen only
Name 3 types of progestogen only injections
Depo-provera
Savana PRess
Noristerat (although short term only)
What is the MOA of IUS?
release of progestogen levonorgestrel
thins endometrium
thickens cervical mucous
inhibits ovulation
Name 4 types of IUS
Mirena
Levosert
Kyleena
Jaydess
How long do IUS usually last?
Name one exception
5 years
Jaydess (3 years)
How effective are IUS?
> 99%
What are the 2 key non contraceptive benefits of IUS
reduces menstrual bleeding / dysmenorrhoea
Name one potential side effect of IUS
irregular bleeding
benign ovarian cysts
Name 5 contraindications for IUS use
pregnancy >48hr or <4week post-partum unexplained vaginal bleeding gestational trophoblastic disease cervical cancer
What does an IUD have on it?
copper
What is the MOA of IUD?
foreign body reaction int he uterus (prevents implantation)
copper is toxic to sperm and ova
How long might an IUD work?
5-10 years
How effective is IUD?
99%