Contraception Flashcards
COCP
Inhibits ovulation
POP (excl desogestrel)
Thickens cervical mucus
Desogestrel
Inhibits ovulation
Thickens cervical mucus
Depo
Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Inhibits ovulaiton
Thickens cervical mucus
Implant
Inhibits ovulation
Thickens cervical mucus
IUD
Decreases sperm motility and survival
IUS
Prevents endometrial proliferation
Thickens cervical mucus
Levonorgestrel
Inhibits ovulation
Up to 72h post UPSI
Vomiting within 3h - repeat
Hormonal contraction can be started immediately after
Ellaone Ullipristal acetate - selective progesterone receptor modulator
Inhibits ovulation
120h (5d post UPSI)
May reduce effectiveness of pill
Should be restarted 5 days after having ulliprstal
Caution with severe asthma!
Breastfeeding delayed 1 week post ulipristal
Copper coil emergency
Toxic to sperm and ovum
5 days after UPSI or up to 5 days after likely ovulation
Should be kept in until at least next period
Most effective offer to all who meet criteria