Contraception Flashcards
Contraceptive method that prevents ovulation
COCPs
POPs
Lactational Amenorrhea
Contraceptive method that prevents sperms reaching the oocyte
Sterilization
Contraceptive method that prevents embryo implantation in the uterus
IUDs
LNG-IUS
Contraceptive method that allows sprem in the vagina but prevent further passage
Vaginal diaphragm
Cup
Contraceptive method that prevents sperm in the vagina
Condom
Contraceptive method that kills the sperm
Spermicidal agents
Medical Eligibility criteria (MEC) levels
MEC Category I - No restriction
MEC Category II - Benefits > Risk
MEC Category III - Risks > Benefits
MEC Category IV - Unacceptable health risk
What are the absolute contraindications of CHCs?
HTN
CVA
DVT
MI
BCA
Migraine w/ Aura
Age >35
Smoker
Liver tumors
Estrogen-dependent tumor
What is the MOA of CHCs?
It inhibits ovulation by stopping negative feedback (decreases FSH and LH)
CHCs different forms
Pills
Patch
Ring
Pills has
low dose estrogen and progestin
Women who get symptomatic during pill free period, what will you advise?
Take pill continuously without the 7 day pill-free period
Patch has ____________ and _______________ and used for 21 days
ethinylestradiol
norelgestromin
Where is the patch applied?
Any skin area - lower abdomen, arm, buttocks
Site CTD -Breast
Ring has _____________ and _______________
ethinylestradiol
etonorgestrel
If 1 pill is missed OR if the pill taken 24-48 hours late
Take the last missed mill
Continue the pack as usual
Leave the earlier missed pill
NO CONTRACEPTION NEEDED
If >2 pills are missed OR if pill taken >48 hours late then
Take the last missed mill
Continue the pack as usual
Leave the earlier missed pill
If 1st week → Use emergency CTC
If 2nd week → No need
If 3rd week → Directly start a new pack after the 21th pill WITHOUT 7 pill free days
If Patch is missed for ______then emergency ctc is needed
48 hours
If ring is missed for ________ then emergency ctc is needed
3 hours
Risk of venous thromboembolism is greatest during ________ year of use of COCPs
1st year
To prevent venous thromboembolism when prolonged immobility >3hrs
Exercise and Graded compression stockings
COCPs use decrease the risk of __________ cancers
Colorectal
Endometrial
Ovarian
COCP use increases the risk of ____________ cancers
Breast
Cervical
POPs are extremely safe to use if a woman has _______________ risk factors
Cardiovascular risk factors
Low dose progesterone inhibits ovulation ____________
inconsistently
POPs are ideal for a woman who ___________________
wants pills but can’t use COCPs
POPs are used in women with
Breastfeeding
Old age
CVDs
Diabetes
SCD
Disadvantages of POP
Irregular menses
Functional ovarian cysts
Breast tenderness
Mood swings
Acne
Headache
If a POP pill is missed
- take missed POP, use condom and have emergency ctc
Injectable IM
- Depo provera (medroxyprogesterone)
Injectable SC
Sayana press (medroxyprogesterone)
Progesterone injection frequency -
12-14 weeks
Injectables are a type of ________ ctc
long term
Injectables Progesterones are used to treat ______________
Dysmenorrhea or Heavy periods