Basics

Question 1

What is the definition of Contraception?

Answer 1

The intentional prevention of contraception or impregnation through the use of various devices, agents, drugs, sexual practices or surgical procedures.
It can be hormonal, a barrier, or inter-uterine

Question 2

What is the efficacy of contraception?

Answer 2

The efficacy of any contraception depends on the patient and how they use it. Some methods are more effective than others. No contraceptive is 100% reliable.

Question 3

What is the role of the pharmcist in primary care involving contraception?

Answer 3

Patient counselling, enhanced services, pharmacist led clinics

Question 4

What are the methods that are over 99% effective?

Answer 4

Combined oral contraceptives
Progesterone only contraceptives (slighly less than combined but still >99%)
LARC - Long acting reversible contraceptives such as implants or injections
The coil

Question 5

What is the only way that is 100% efficient at providing emergancy hormonal contraception after unprotected sex?

Answer 5

The coil

Question 6

What are the methods that are not as efficient?

Answer 6

Barrier and Natural methods such as male or female condoms, rhythm method and withdrawl