Contraception Flashcards
Post-partum, how soon do women require contraception if sexually active?
Post-partum, women only require contraception 21 days from giving birth
How long after UPSI is levonorgestrel vs (Ulipristal) ellaone effective?
72 hours vs 120 hours
Note that both may be less effective if UPSI occurred near predicted ovulation and so IUD would be best option
When should COCP be stopped before major surgery which will have subsequent immobilisation?
Oestrogen-containing contraceptives should preferably be discontinued 4 weeks before major elective surgery and all surgery to the legs or surgery which involves prolonged immobilisation of a lower limb. A progestogen-only contraceptive may be offered as an alternative and the oestrogen-containing contraceptive restarted after mobilisation.
After taking levonorgestrel or ulipristal as EC, when can regular hormonal contraception be restarted?
After taking levonorgestrel as EC, patients can restart their pill immediately. This is in contrast to ulipristal where they are generally advised to wait 5 days
When is lactation amenorrhoea method of contraception effective?
is 98% effective providing the woman is fully breast-feeding (no supplementary feeds), amenorrhoeic and < 6 months post-partum
How often is depo injection given?
How long does IUD work for?
How long does IUS last for?
How long does implant work for?
Every 12 weeks (3 months)
5-10 years
3-8 years
3 years
