Contraception Flashcards
when can the POP be started and when is patient protected from
up to day 5: immediate protection
day 5 onwards: use condoms for 2 days
how is the patch used
change every week for 3 weeks, then one week break
if someone has a patch change delay >48 hours in week one or two, or end of patch free week
use condoms for 7 days
the COC pill carries an increased risk of
cervical cancer
breast cancer
the COC pill carries a decreased risk of
endometrial cancer
ovarian cancer
bowel cancer
OBE
how long is the Mirena Coil licensed for use
5 years
how long is the copper coil licensed for use normally
5 or 10 year use
how long is the copper coil licensed for use if fitted >40yo
until 1 year after LMP
first line COCP for >40
<30ug ethinylestradiol (lower risk strokes, VT, CVD)
how long after childbirth can a contraceptive implant be inserted
immediately
failure rate of female sterilisation
1 in 200
if the POP is late
> 3 hours: take missed pill ASAP, continue pack and use condoms for 48 hours
Missed pill rules COCP
1 pill: continue as normal
2 pills: condoms for 7 days
in week 1: emergency contracpetion
in week 2: crack on
in week 3: finish the pills and start a new pack immediately (miss pill free interval)
After giving birth, when do women require contraception
After day 21
When can women start the POP post party
any time, after day 21 normal rules regarding condoms for 2 days
COCP UKMEC score in breastfeeding <6 weeks
UKMEC 4 - may reduce breast milk production and cause increased VT risk
COCP UKMEC score in breastfeeding 6 weeks-6months
UKMEC 2
When can the IUD or IUS be inserted after childbirth?
within 48 hours, or after 4 weeks
UKMEC 1
no restriction for the use of the contraception
UKMEC 2
benefits outweigh the risks
UKMEC 3
risks outweigh the benefits
UKMEC 4
unacceptable health risk
UKMEC 3 conditions
> 35 and smoke (less than 15 a day)
BMI >35
family hx of thromboembolic disease in 1st degree relative <45
controlled hypertension
immobility
carrier of BRCA gene
current gallbladder disease
UKMEC 4 conditions
> 35 and smoke more than 15 a day
migraine with aura
history of thromboembolic disease or thrombogenic mutation
history of stroke or ischaemic heart disease
breast feeding <6 weeks postpartum
uncontrolled hypertension
current breast cancer
positive antiphospholipid antibodies (SLE)
which contraceptive may decrease bone mineral density in women?
depo provera
delayed return to fertility after the injection
up to 12 months
Levonorgestrel must be taken within __ of unprotected sex
72 hours
a single dose of levonorgestrel is ___mg and should be ___x for a BMI of >__ or weight over ___kg
1.5
2
26
70
more UPSI can occur within __ hours of levonorgestrel with no need to take more
12
how long does nexplanon last for
3 hours
management of bleeding after the implant
<3 months: add 3 month course of COCP to control bleeding pattern
>3 months: cervix exam and STI screen
depoprovera can be _ weeks late with no extra precaution
2 weeks
most suitable contraception for young people
Long Acting Reversible Contraception LARCs: nexplanon implant
COCP weight UKMEC scores
BMI 30: UKMEC 2
BMI >35: UKMEC 3