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Contraception Flashcards

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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

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  • 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

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Take last pill, even if means taking 2 pills in one day
No additional contraceptive needed

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COCP two missed pills

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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)

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Emergency contraception should be considered if UPSI in pill free interval or week 1

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29
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COCP two missed pills emergency contraception week 2 (days 8-14)

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No need for emergency contraception

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COCP two missed pills emergency contraception week 3 (days 15-21)

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Finish pills in current pack (1/day) then start a new pack next day - omit pill free interval

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31
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Contraception UKMEC 2 in ≥40

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COCP (≥40)
Depo-provera (>45)

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Advantages COCP in perimenopausal period

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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

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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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34
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When to stop non hormonal contraception in menopausal women

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If <50, after 2 years of amenorrhoea
If ≥50, after 1 year of amenorrhoea

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35
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Age to stop COCP

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50 years - switch to non-hormonal or progesterone-only method if ongoing contraception needed

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36
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Age to stop depo-provera

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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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37
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Age to stop implant, POP, or IUS

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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

38
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Contraception with HRT

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POP (as long as HRT has progesterone component aka POP cant be relied on to protect endometrium)
IUS (can be progesterone component of HRT)

39
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Most effective emergency contraception

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Copper IUD

40
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Time limit levonorgestrel as emergency contraception

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Within 72 hours of UPSI

41
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Dose levonorgestrel emergency contraception

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Single dose 1.5mg

42
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Who needs double dose levonorgestrel emergency contraception

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  • BMI >26 or weight >70kg
  • Taking enzyme inducing drugs
43
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SEs levonorgestrel EC

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  • Vomiting
  • Disturbance in current menstrual cycle
44
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Management vomiting after levonorgestrel EC

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If vomiting within 3 hours, dose should be repeated

45
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Can levonorgestrel EC be taken more than once in a cycle

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Yes

46
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When to start hormonal contraception after taking levonorgestrel EC

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Immediately

47
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Dose ullipristal (EllaOne) EC

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30mg

48
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Timeframe ullipristal UC

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Take ASAP, no later than 120 hours after intercourse

49
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When to start hormonal contraceptive

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5 days after - use barrier contraception in interim

50
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Ullipristal caution in which conditions

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Severe asthma

51
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Can ullipristal be used more than once in the same cycle

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Yes

52
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Breastfeeding and UC

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Should be delayed for 1 week after taking ullipristal
No restrictions levonorgestrel

53
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Timeline copper coil EC

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Within 5 days of UPSI
If more than 5 days, may be fitted up to 5 days after likely ovulation date

54
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How long to keep IUD for EC

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Can be left in long term
If wants to remove, should be kept until next period

55
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Contraception UKMEC for women taking lamotrigine

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UKMEC 3 - COCP
UKMEC 1 - POP, implant, depo-provera, IUD, IUS

56
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Contraception UKMEC for women taking other anti-epileptics

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UKMEC 3 - COCP, POP
UKMEC 2 - implant
UKMEC 1 - depo-provera, IUD, IUS

57
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Implanon vs nexplanon

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Pharmacologically the same

Nexplanon has new applicator to try and prevent deep insertions, i.e. SC/IM
Radiopaque - easier to locate if impalpable

58
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How long do implantable contraceptives last

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3 years

59
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Advantages implantable contraceptives

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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

60
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Additional contraceptive after implantable contraception insertion

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If inserted day 1-5, no additional contraceptive
If inserted on any other day, needs 7 days of alternative contraception

61
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Adverse effects implantable contraception

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  • Irregular/heavy bleeding
  • Progestogen effects - headache, nausea, breast pain
62
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Interactions implantable contraception

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Enzyme inducing drugs, e.g. antiepileptics, rifampicin - may reduce efficacy

63
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UKMEC 3 contraindications for implantable contraceptive

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  • IHD/stroke
  • Explained suspicious vaginal bleeding
  • Past breast cancer
  • Severe liver cirrhosis
  • Liver cancer
64
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UKMEC 4 contraindications implantable contraceptive

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Current breast cancer

65
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Main injectable contraceptive

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Depo provera

66
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What is in depo provera

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150mg medroxyprogesterone acetate

67
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How often depo provera given

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12 weekly

68
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Adverse effects depo provera

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  • Delayed return of fertility, up to 12 months
  • Irregular bleeding
  • Increased risk of osteoporosis
69
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CIs depo provera

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Breast cancer (current = UKMEC 4, past = UKMEC 2)

70
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How long to be effective IUD

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Immediately

71
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How long effective IUD

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Majority 5 years
Some (if copper on stem and arms) 10 years

72
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How long to be effective IUS

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7 days

73
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How long effective IUD

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Mirena 5 years
Jaydess 3 years
Kyleena 5 years

74
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SE/risks IUD/IUS

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  • 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
75
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When is contraception required after giving birth

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Day 21

76
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When can POP start postpartum

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Any time

77
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Additional contraception when starting POP postpartum

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If after day 21, additional contraception for 2 days

78
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When can COCP start post-partum

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> 21 days due to risk of VTE
6 weeks if breastfeeding

79
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Additional contraception COCP post-partum

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If starting after day 21, additional contraception for first 7 days

80
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When can IUD/IUS be inserted post-partum

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Within 48 hours of childbirth or after 4 weeks

81
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Criteria for lactational amenorrhoea to be effective

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EBF
Amenorrhoeic
<6 months post-partum

82
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Risks of inter-pregnancy interval of less than 12 months

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Increased risk of preterm birth
Low birth weight
SGA babies

83
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Pros POP

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  • 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
84
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Disadvantages POP

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  • Irregular periods
  • No STI protection
  • Increased incidence of functional ovarian cysts
  • Breast tenderness, weight gain, acne, headaches
85
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Additional contraception when starting POP

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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)

86
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Does POP have pill free break

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No

87
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When does late POP not need any action

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If <3 hours late

88
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Management POP if taken >3 hours late

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Take missed pill ASAP
Continue with rest
Extra precautions until pill taking re-established 48 hours

89
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Management POP with D&V

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Continue taking, but assume the pills have been missed (alternative contraception until 48h after D&V stopped)

90
Q

Which POP has more leeway with time of taking

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Cerazette (12 hours)

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