Contraception Flashcards
What contraception is safe in active breast cancer?
Copper Coil or Barrier
Name the common UKMEC4 for the Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill? (7)
Uncontrolled Hypertension
Migraine with Aura
Clot/Stroke/Vascular/IHD/AF
Breast Cancer
Age 35 > Smoke
Liver Issues
Lupus
Depo contraindication?
Osteoporosis
For how long is contraception needed after last period?
2 Years post last period under 50
1 year post last period over 50
When do pregnant women need contraception?
After 21 days
What contraception can be used immediately after giving birth?
Pop and Implant any time
When can copper coil be used after giving birth?
<48 hours or > 4 weeks
Combined oral contraceptive pill is licensed up to what age?
50
How does combined oral contraceptive pill prevent pregnancy?
Prevents ovulation and thickens mucus
What are the different regimens for combined oral contraceptive pill? (3)
21 days on and 7 off
63 days on and 7 off
Continuous
Name the common side effects of combined oral contraceptive pill? (7)
Unscheduled bleed
Breast tenderness
Mood changes
Headache
Hypertension
Clotting
Breast/cervical cancer
What types of cancer can the combined oral contraceptive pill increase the risk of? (2)
Breast and Cervical
What types of cancer can the combined oral contraceptive pill decrease the risk of? (3)
Endometrial
Ovarian
Colon
When can you start combined oral contraceptive pill?
First day of cycle
Do you need additional protection for starting combined oral contraceptive pill?
No additional up to day 5 of period after this need condoms for 7 days
When switching from COCP how to swithc?
Finish one pack then start new pill pack without pill free period
Switching from COCP to Pop?
Switch anytime with 7days use of condoms
If you miss 1 COCP pill what to do?
Take asap even if 2 pills same day