Contraception

Question 1

List the methods of contraception

Answer 1

COC
P only
Copper IUD
Condoms
Implant
Depo injection

Question 2

What hormones does the COC contain?

Answer 2

Oestrogen and Progestogen

Question 3

Day one of the menstrual cycle is known as what?

Answer 3

Period

Question 4

What does the pituitary gland release on day 11 of the menstrual cycle?

Answer 4

LH

Question 5

When/ what has to happen for the egg to be released in order to conceive?

Answer 5

LH needs to peak
16 hours before ovulation
Egg is released then

Question 6

What is the aim of contraception?

Answer 6

To prevent ovulation- tricks the body into thinking patient is pregnant to prevent LH and FSH surging therefore stopping an egg being released

Question 7

What’s the point of the 7 day pill free interval?

Answer 7

Causes oestrogen and progestogen conics to fall causing oestrogen-primed endometrium to slough mimicking menstruation (withdrawal bleed)

Question 8

What is the prodrug of ethinlyestradiol?

Answer 8

Mestranol

Question 9

Name a first second and third generation progestogen component

Answer 9

First: northisterone
Second: levonorgestrel
Third: desogestrel, gestodene

Question 10

What is a standard strength and low strength dose of COC?

Answer 10

Standard: 30-35 mcg
Low: 20mcg