Contraception 2 Flashcards
What exam should be performed prior to IUD insertion?
Pelvic exam: bimanual and speculum/cervical inspection
What are 2 contraindications to an IUD?
- Uterine anomaly
- PID/current infection
When can IUDs be inserted?
Any time as long as reasonably certain not pregnant
When is back up NOT needed after insertion of a Cu-IUD vs LNG-IUD?
- Copper- no back up needed
- LNG- no back up if inserted w/in 1st 7d of menses
Which type of contraception is recommended for adolescents
Long acting reversible contraception (IUDs preferred)
What 3 conditions is an IUD not recommended?
- Cervical cancer
- Purulent cervicitis
- Current Chlamydia/gonorrhea or high likelihood of STI exposure
If a patient becomes pregnant with an IUD- what are they at increased risk of? (3)
- Ectopic pregnancy
- spontaneous abortion
- preterm delivery
What is the MOA of the Levonorgestrel IUD?
- Thickens cervical mucus
- Alters endometrium to prevent implantation of fertilized ovum
What is the MOA of the copper IUD?
- Inhibits sperm motility
- Inflammatory rxn of the endometrium phagocytizes the sperm
How long can the LNG-IUD be used for? The copper IUD?
LNG- 3-5 years
Copper- 10 years
The copper IUD may cause what 2 things
May increase menstrual blood loss and dysmenorrhea
What is the MOA of the Etonogestrel implant (3)
- thickened cervical mucus
- inhibit tubal motility
- inhibit follicular maturation and ovulation
What is a side effect of the etonogestrel implant
unpredictable, irregular menstrual bleeding
You wouldn’t prescribe the Etonogestral implant if the patient has history of what 2 medical conditions?
- breast cancer
- Liver diseases
What is the MOA of emergency contraception
disrupts normal follical development and maturation
(blocks LH surge and inhibits ovulation)