ARTIFICIAL FAMILY PLANNING Flashcards
*Inhibition of ovulation
* Makes cervical mucus thick and scanty
* Prevention of implantation
*Inhibition of capacitation
hormonal contraceptives
- are progestin only or a
combination of progestin and
estrogen, the daily intake of
which prevents pregnancy. - For women 18-35 years of
age - For women with heavy &
painful menstruation
oral contraceptive pills
how many day packets in oral contraceptive pills?
21 / 28 - combination type
35 - progestin only type
Oral contraceptive pills are highly effective (___%) when taken regularly
99.7%
true or false - there is spotting in between menses when taking oral contra pills
true
true or false - emotional irritability and weight gain is a side effect of oral contra pills
true
4 kinds of of combined oral contraceptive pills / COCP?
- monophasic low dose
- biphasic
- triphasic
- morning-after
- with 21 active tablets
- with fixed concentration of estrogen
& progestin - Examples: Logentrol, Marvelon, Trust
Monophasic low-dose pills
- estrogen remains the same
throughout the cycle - less progestin in 1 st half & increased in 2nd half
- Example: Gracial
Biphasic pills
- contains lower hormonal content
- with both estrogen & progestin in
different amounts - Examples: Logynon, Triquilar
Triphasic Pills
- a.k.a. Post-coital contraception pills or Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs)
- act both to prevent ovulation or fertilization)
Morning After PIlls
example of progestin only pills
excluton
true or false - pills can be given to those who experience migraine and blood clotting disorders
false
true or false - it is ok to smoke when taking pills
false
During lactation, COCPs should be withheld until ___ months after delivery or until the infant is weaned,
whichever comes earlier
6
Women using ___ and ___, reduce
the effectiveness of the pills, should be prescribed the
50 mcg estrogen pills
rifampicin and anticonvulsants
After the third month of use of pills, check ___ and ___
of the client.
BP and weight
The pills should be taken ___ daily preferably at the same time of the day
per orem
Initial dose should be taken at day ___ or at any day from
day 1 to day 5 of the menstrual cycle; then 1 tablet daily
until the contents of the whole packet are consumed
day 1
Clients using the 28-day packet should start a new packet
on the ___
next day
Those using the 21-day packet should start a new packet
after ___
a 7 day rest period
what to do if you miss one pill?
take it as soon as she remembers, and take another at the usual time. (ok lang kahit 2 per day!)
what to do if you miss 2-4 pills on the first 14 days?
- take the recently missed pill as soon as she remembers
- discard the other missed pills
- continue the packet
- avoid coitus for 7 days
what to do if you miss 2-4 pills on the 15th-21st days?
- take the recently missed pill as soon as she remembers
- discard the other missed pills
- continue the packet
- avoid coitus for 7 days
++ RETURN TO FP CLINIC FOR CONSULTATION
what to do if you miss 4 or more pills?
- counsel the client that this method is not for them
- assist to choose another method
ACHES symptoms = consult immediately, what is ACHES?
- abd pain (severe)
- chest pain or SOB
- headaches (severe)
- eye problems - blurred vision
- severe leg or arm pain or numbness