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Mechanism of action COCP

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Inhibits ovulation

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Mechanism of action progesterone only pill (excluding desogestrel)

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Thickens cervical mucus

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Mechanism of action desogestrel-only pill

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Primary: inhibits ovulation
Also: thickens cervical mucus

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Mechanism of action injectable contraceptive (medroxyprogesterone acetate)

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Primary: inhibits ovulation
Also: thickens cervical mucus

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Mechanism of action implantable contraceptive (etonogestrel)

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Primary: inhibits ovulation
Also: thickens cervical mucus

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Mechanism of action IUD

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Decreases sperm motility and survivalMechanism of action

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Mechanism of action IUS (levonorgestrel)

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Primary: prevents endometrial proliferation
Also: thickens cervical mucus

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Mechanism of action levonorgestrel as emergency contraception

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Inhibits ovulation

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Mechanism of action ulipristal as emergency contraception

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Inhibits ovulation

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Mechanism of action IUD as emergency contraception

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Primary: toxic to sperm and ovum
Also: inhibits implantation

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Alternative condoms in latex allergy

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Polyurethane

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When to wear/change combined contraceptive patch (Evra)

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For first 3 weeks, patch worn every day and needs changing each week
During 4th week, patch not worn - withdrawal bleed

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Action if Evra patch change delayed at end of week 1 or 2

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If less than 48 hours, change immediately and no further action
If greater than 48 hours, change immediate and barrier contraception for 7 days. If UPSI in last 5 days, emergency contraception

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Action if Evra patch change delayed at end of week 3

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Patch removed, new patch applied on usual cycle start date of next cycle, even if withdrawal bleed is occurring. No additional contraception

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Action in Evra patch change delayed at end of patch-free week

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Additional barrier contraception for 7 days

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Advantages COCP

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Contraceptive effects reversible on stopping
Usually makes period light, regular, less painful

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Conditions COCP reduces risk of

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Ovarian cancer
Endometrial cancer
Colorectal cancer
PID
Ovarian cysts
Benign breast disease
Acne

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Disadvantages COCP

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May forget
No protection against STI
Temporary side effects - headache, nausea, breast tenderness

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Conditions COCP increases risk of

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Breast cancer
Cervical cancer
Stroke
Ischaemic heart disease

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UKMEC categories

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UKMEC 1 - no restriction
UKMEC 2 - advantages generally outweigh disadvantages
UKMEC 3 - disadvantages generally outweigh advantages
UKMEC 4 - unacceptable health risk

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UKMEC 3 COCP

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  • More than 35 and smoking less than 15/day
  • BMI >35
  • FHx VTE in first degree relative <45
  • Controlled HTN
  • Immobility, e.g. wheel chair user
  • BRCA1/2
  • Current gallbladder disease
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UKMEC 4 COCP

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  • More than 35 and smoking over 15 cigarettes per day
  • Migraine with aura
  • History of VTE or thrombogenic mutation
  • History of stroke or IHD
  • Breastfeeding <6 weeks postpartum
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Current breast cancer
  • Major surgery with prolonged immobilisation
  • Positive antiphospholipid antibodies
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Diabetes and COCP

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Diabetes mellitus diagnosed >20 years ago UKMEC 3 or 4 depending on severity

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Additional contraception when starting COCP

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If started within first 5 days of cycle, no need for additional contraception
If started at any other point, alternative contraception for 7 days

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Causes of reduced efficacy of COCP
- Vomiting within 2 hours of taking - Medication that may induce diarrhoea or vomiting, e.g. orlistat - Liver enzyme inducing drugs
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COCP one missed pill
Take last pill, even if means taking 2 pills in one day No additional contraceptive needed
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COCP two missed pills
Take last pill even if taking two pills in one day, leave any earlier missed pills Alternative contraception until taken pills for 7 days in a row
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COCP two missed pills emergency contraception week 1 (days 1-7)
Emergency contraception should be considered if UPSI in pill free interval or week 1
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COCP two missed pills emergency contraception week 2 (days 8-14)
No need for emergency contraception
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COCP two missed pills emergency contraception week 3 (days 15-21)
Finish pills in current pack (1/day) then start a new pack next day - omit pill free interval
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Contraception UKMEC 2 in ≥40
COCP (≥40) Depo-provera (>45)
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Advantages COCP in perimenopausal period
May help maintain bone mineral density May help reduce menopausal symptoms Pill containing <30 µg oestrogen may be more suitable
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Limitations depo-provera in >40
May be delay in return of fertility of up to 1 year for women >40 years Associated with small loss in bone mineral density which is usually recovered after discontinuation
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When to stop non hormonal contraception in menopausal women
If <50, after 2 years of amenorrhoea If ≥50, after 1 year of amenorrhoea
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Age to stop COCP
50 years - switch to non-hormonal or progesterone-only method if ongoing contraception needed
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Age to stop depo-provera
50 years - switch to either non-hormonal method and stop after 2 years of amenorrhoea, or switch to progesterone only method and stop after 1 year if FSH ≥30 or at 55 y/o
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Age to stop implant, POP, or IUS
Can continue beyond 50 years If amenorrhoeic, check FSH and stop after 1 year if FSH ≥30 or at 55y/o If not amenorrhoeic, consider investigating abnormal bleeding pattern
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Contraception with HRT
POP (as long as HRT has progesterone component aka POP cant be relied on to protect endometrium) IUS (can be progesterone component of HRT)
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Most effective emergency contraception
Copper IUD
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Time limit levonorgestrel as emergency contraception
Within 72 hours of UPSI
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Dose levonorgestrel emergency contraception
Single dose 1.5mg
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Who needs double dose levonorgestrel emergency contraception
- BMI >26 or weight >70kg - Taking enzyme inducing drugs
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SEs levonorgestrel EC
- Vomiting - Disturbance in current menstrual cycle
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Management vomiting after levonorgestrel EC
If vomiting within 3 hours, dose should be repeated
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Can levonorgestrel EC be taken more than once in a cycle
Yes
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When to start hormonal contraception after taking levonorgestrel EC
Immediately
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Dose ullipristal (EllaOne) EC
30mg
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Timeframe ullipristal UC
Take ASAP, no later than 120 hours after intercourse
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When to start hormonal contraceptive after ullipristal
5 days after - use barrier contraception in interim
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Ullipristal caution in which conditions
Severe asthma
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Can ullipristal be used more than once in the same cycle
Yes
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Breastfeeding and UC
Should be delayed for 1 week after taking ullipristal No restrictions levonorgestrel
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Timeline copper coil EC
Within 5 days of UPSI If more than 5 days, may be fitted up to 5 days after likely ovulation date
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How long to keep IUD for EC
Can be left in long term If wants to remove, should be kept until next period
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Contraception UKMEC for women taking lamotrigine
UKMEC 3 - COCP UKMEC 1 - POP, implant, depo-provera, IUD, IUS
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Contraception UKMEC for women taking other anti-epileptics
UKMEC 3 - COCP, POP UKMEC 2 - implant UKMEC 1 - depo-provera, IUD, IUS
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Implanon vs nexplanon
Pharmacologically the same Nexplanon has new applicator to try and prevent deep insertions, i.e. SC/IM Radiopaque - easier to locate if impalpable
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How long do implantable contraceptives last
3 years
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Advantages implantable contraceptives
Most effective form of contraception Doesn't contain oestrogen - can be used if history of VTE, migraine Can be inserted immediately following termination of pregnancy
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Additional contraceptive after implantable contraception insertion
If inserted day 1-5, no additional contraceptive If inserted on any other day, needs 7 days of alternative contraception
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Adverse effects implantable contraception
- Irregular/heavy bleeding - Progestogen effects - headache, nausea, breast pain
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Interactions implantable contraception
Enzyme inducing drugs, e.g. antiepileptics, rifampicin - may reduce efficacy
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UKMEC 3 contraindications for implantable contraceptive
- IHD/stroke - Explained suspicious vaginal bleeding - Past breast cancer - Severe liver cirrhosis - Liver cancer
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UKMEC 4 contraindications implantable contraceptive
Current breast cancer
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Main injectable contraceptive
Depo provera
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What is in depo provera
150mg medroxyprogesterone acetate
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How often depo provera given
12 weekly
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Adverse effects depo provera
- Delayed return of fertility, up to 12 months - Irregular bleeding - Increased risk of osteoporosis
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CIs depo provera
Breast cancer (current = UKMEC 4, past = UKMEC 2)
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How long to be effective IUD
Immediately
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How long effective IUD
Majority 5 years Some (if copper on stem and arms) 10 years
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How long to be effective IUS
7 days
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How long effective IUD
Mirena 5 years Jaydess 3 years Kyleena 5 years
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SE/risks IUD/IUS
- Risk of uterine perf (higher in breastfeeding women) - Higher proportion of ectopic preg - Small increased risk of PID in first 20 days after insertion - Risk of explusion
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When is contraception required after giving birth
Day 21
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When can POP start postpartum
Any time
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Additional contraception when starting POP postpartum
If after day 21, additional contraception for 2 days
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When can COCP start post-partum
>21 days due to risk of VTE >6 weeks if breastfeeding
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Additional contraception COCP post-partum
If starting after day 21, additional contraception for first 7 days
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When can IUD/IUS be inserted post-partum
Within 48 hours of childbirth or after 4 weeks
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Criteria for lactational amenorrhoea to be effective
EBF Amenorrhoeic <6 months post-partum
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Risks of inter-pregnancy interval of less than 12 months
Increased risk of preterm birth Low birth weight SGA babies
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Pros POP
- Better when breastfeeding (COCP is UKMEC 2 until 6 months) - Can be used in situations COCP is contraindicated, e.g. smokers >35, Hx of VTE
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Disadvantages POP
- Irregular periods - No STI protection - Increased incidence of functional ovarian cysts - Breast tenderness, weight gain, acne, headaches
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Additional contraception when starting POP
If commenced up to and including D5, immediate protection, otherwise use additional contraception If swapped from COCP → POP, immediate protection if continued from end of pill packet (D21)
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Does POP have pill free break
No
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When does late POP not need any action
If <3 hours late
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Management POP if taken >3 hours late
Take missed pill ASAP Continue with rest Extra precautions until pill taking re-established 48 hours
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Management POP with D&V
Continue taking, but assume the pills have been missed (alternative contraception until 48h after D&V stopped)
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Which POP has more leeway with time of taking
Cerazette (12 hours)
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