Birth Control Flashcards
1
Q
What does the combined pill contain?
A
- estrogen and progestin
- estrogen had negative feedback on pituitary suppressing GnRH
2
Q
What does the mini-pill contain?
A
- progestin
3
Q
What is the cycle to take the combination pill?
A
- 21 days of pill followed by 7 placebo pills
4
Q
Risks of estrogen only
A
-increased risk of breast or endometrial cancer
5
Q
Benefits of using hormonal contraceptives
A
- decrease in painful cramps
- less flow during menses
- improved skin
- improved PMS system
6
Q
What is PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
A
- excess androgen levels
- multiple small cysts in ovaries
- irregular periods
- birth control pills can be used as treatment as they increase female hormones and decrease male hormones
7
Q
Types of preparations/routes of administration of birth control
A
- pills
- the patch
- contraceptive ring
- intrauterine device (IUD)
-injection - implant
8
Q
What is the patch?
A
- combined progesterone and estrogen
- once a month
- first pass metabolism avoided
9
Q
What is the ring?
A
- once a month
- combined progesterone and estrogen
10
Q
What’s an IUD?
A
- effective for 3-5 years
- does not affect HPG axis
11
Q
What are the pros/cons of an injection as birth control?
A
- affordable
- every 3 months
- avoid first pass metabolism
12
Q
How does emergency contraceptive work?
A
- Progestin - very high dose inhibits HPG axis and prevents ovulation
- does not work if ovulation has already occurred
