Contraception Flashcards
How is efficacy of contraception measured?
Pearl index
Efficacy of contraception
The risk of pregnancy per 100 woman years of using the given contraceptive method
If PI is 3 – if 100 woman use it for 1year, 3 will become pregnant
Handout of PI’s for each method
Also depends on compliance
Perfect versus typical use
What is the pearl index for no contraception?
80-85
what has a pearl index of 0?
Abstinence
What are the top ranked contraceptives in the pearl index?
What are the classes of CIs to contraception?
Contra-indications – UK MEC categories
UK MEC 1: no restriction
UK MEC 2: advantages outweigh risks
UK MEC 3: risks outweigh advantages
(expert advice)
UK MEC 4: unacceptable health risk
Side-effects
Drug interactions
What are the hormonal methods of contraception?
Combined (O + P)
-pill
-patch
-ring
Progestogen Only
-’mini’ pill
-Long-acting reversible
contraceptives (LARC)
What are the non-hormonal options of contraception?
Copper IUCD
Male Vasectomy
Female Tubal Ligation
Male Condom
Female Diaphragm/condom
Natural methods
How does the COCP work?
How do you take the COCP?
Varies
Typically every day for 3weeks, then 7day break
Bleed in pill-free interval
Back-to-back
Newer pills – 28day packs, shorter break
Yaz, Qlaira, Zoely
What are the two hormones that are contained within traditional COCP?
Traditional –
synthetic oestrogen Ethinyloestradiol
Low-dose – 20mcg
Standard – 30mcg
Dianette – 35mcg
(can get up to 40mcg)
Progestogen:
1st generation: norethisterone, medroxyprogesterone
2nd generation: levonorgestrel
3rd generation: desogestrel, gestodene, norgestimate
Anti-androgens: cyproterone acetate
What are the features of the newer COCP which contain different types of estrogen?
Qlaira – natural oestrogen called oestradiol valerate (multiphasic – 4 phases). 26/2.
Zoely – natural oestrogen called oestradiol hemihydrate. 24/4.
What are the absolute CI of the COCP?
What are the common progestogenic s/e of the COCP that resolve within 2-3/12?
Acne
Weight gain
(no evidence of causal
relationship)
Vaginal dryness
Bleeding/amenorrhoea
Breast discomfort
PMS Sx
Mood changes
Reduced libido
What are the common estrogenic s/e of the COCP that resolve within 2-3/12?
Nausea
Headaches
Fluid retention
HTN
Increased mucus
Breast discomfort and fullness
Bleeding
What are the risks a/w/ the COCP?
MI/Ischaemic stroke/VTE
Cervical Cancer
Breast Cancer
Migraine
Hypertension
Liver disease
What are the benefits of COCP?
Menstrual disorders: menorrhagia, dysmen
Endometriosis
PCOS: acne/hirsutism
Also of note:
PID
Also decreases benign breast cysts and ovarian cysts
How does the COCP impact the risk of cancer?
Increased risk: breast and cervical ca
Decreased risk: endometrial , ovarian, colorectal cancer
What drug interactions are seen with the COCP?
LIVER ENZYME-INDUCING DRUGS
Increases metabolism of COC
PCBRAS mnemonic
DECREASE ABSORPTON ??
- Antibiotics
What is an example of the transdermal patch?
Evra
How is the patch given?
New patch applied every week for 3 weeks, then patch-free week
What drugs are in the patch?
Ethinyloestradiol 34mcg + Norelgestromin
What is the vaginal ring?
Nuvaring
What drugs are in the vaginal ring?
Ethinyloestradiol 15mcg + etonogestrel
How is the vaginal ring used?
Inserted into vagina and removed 3weeks later then ring-free week
Don’t remove during intercourse
What is a benefit of the vaginal ring?
Less oestrogenic SEs
What are some eg of progestogen only contraceptives?
“Mini-Pill”
Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)
Depot
Implanon
Mirena IUCD
Similar CI’s and SE’s for all
What are the 2 types of POP available in Ireland?
Desogestrel 75mcg (cerazette)
12hr window
Noriday (Norethisterone 350mcg)
Older, rarely used
3hr window ➔ less effective
What is the MOA of POP?