Contraception Flashcards
1
Q
Calendar rhythm method
A
Shortest-18
Longest-11
2
Q
Temperature rhythm
A
Abstinence from mens til day 3 post increase in temp
3
Q
Cervical mucus rhythm or billings method
A
Abstinence beginning of menses until 4days post peak day
4
Q
Lowest failure rare of natural method
A
Post ovulation
5
Q
Standard day method
A
Avoid day 8-19
6
Q
MC estrogen pill
A
Ethinyl estradiol
7
Q
SE of estrogen only pill
A
Breast tenderness Fluid retention Weight gain Nausea Headache
8
Q
Electrolyte that increases in progestin only pills
A
Potassium
9
Q
Progestin only pills SE
A
Uterine bleeding
Increase LDL
Decrease HDL
10
Q
COCs start when?
A
Day 1
11
Q
Reduces effectivity of COCs
A
Anti TB drugs
Anti HIV drugs
Anticonvulsants
12
Q
CV SE of COCs
A
Pill induced hypertensive
13
Q
Factors that increase VTE in COCs
A
Thrombophilias Hypertension Obesity Diabetes Smoking Sedentary lifestyle
14
Q
Should COCs be given post partum immediately
A
No.
Not within 4 weeks
15
Q
Protective effect of COCs
A
Against ovarian and EM ca
