Contraception

Question 1

5 types of contraception

Answer 1

Long-acting reversible contraceptives (implantables)
short acting hormonal methods - OCP’s, injections, patches, vaginal rings
Barrier methods
Emergency contraceptives
Sterilization

Question 2

Contraindications to estrogen-containing products

Answer 2

hx of VTE or hypercoagulable state
smokers > 35yo
personal hx of breast cancer
impaired liver function
breastfeeding
AUB
migraines (increased risk for stroke)

Question 3

Types of intrauterine devices

Answer 3

non-hormonal - copper IUD (paraguard)
Hormonal - levonorgestrel IUD (Progestin) mirena, skyla, kyleena

Question 4

Long-acting reversible contraceptives include

Answer 4

IUD (non hormonal and hormonal)
Implant (implanon, nexplanon)

Question 5

Short acting hormonal methods include

Answer 5

injectable (depo-provera) - every 3 months
patch - placed weekly
OCP (monophasic, biphasic, triphasic)
Vaginal ring

Question 6

Barrier methods include

Answer 6

diaphragm
cervical cap