Contraception Flashcards
1
Q
How many pregnancies are unintended?
A
43%
2
Q
Average menarche
A
12.5
3
Q
Average menopause
A
51.5
4
Q
OCP MOA
A
Ethinyl Estradiol and progesterone prevent midcycle surge of LH and FSH and stop ovulation from occurring.
5
Q
Usual OCP cycle
A
21 days on, 7 off
6
Q
Lactating women get which pill?
A
Mini pill
Just progestin
7
Q
When to start taking pill
A
The first sunday after period
8
Q
Must use back-ip contraception for how long after starting pill?
A
7-14 days
9
Q
If they miss 1 pill?
A
Still protected
10
Q
If they miss 2 pills?
A
Need to use back-up for rest of cycle
11
Q
Absolute contraindications to pill
A
Thromboembolic event previously Estrogen dependent tumor Liver dz Pregnancy Women > 35 who smoke or have migraines Known CVD
12
Q
OCP lowers risk of?
A
Dysmenorrhea Iron deficiency anemia Ectopic preg Ovarian CA Benign breast dz Endometriosis
13
Q
OCP failure rate
A
Theoretical: .1%
Actual: 8%
14
Q
OCP SE
A
Nausea Breast tenderness Spotting Amenorrhea Fatigue HA Depression Decreased libido
15
Q
Which med class interact w/ OCP’s
A
Anticonvulsants. except:
Gabapentin, lamotrigine, others
