Contraception Flashcards
How many pregnancies are unplanned?
50%
Most effective contraceptive methods?
IUC, implant, vasectomy, female sterilization
Highest rates of complications in abortions?
Greater than 20 weeks.
Acronym BRAIDED for informed consent
Benefetis, risks, alternatives, inquiry, decision to stop, explanation of method, documentation
What does progesterone do?
Provides most benefit. Thickens cervical mucous, blocks LH surge, inhibits capacitation of sperm, decreased tubal motility, and atrophy of endometrium
What does estrogen do?
Control cycle, decrease FSH, stabilize endometrium, prevents metrorrhagia
Dose of estradiol?
20-50 mcgs/day
20 mcg in patch
15 mcg in ring
What does mestranol do?
Metabolized by liver into EE
Perfect and typical rates of failure for contraceptive pills?
Perfect=.3
typical =8
Biphasic COC?
Mircette
Triphasic COC?
Estrostrep, ortho-novum 77, orthotricyclen
Four phasic COC?
Natazia
What’s a 365 day active COC?
Lybrel. 90 mcg levonorestrel, 20 mcg of EE
Disadvantages of COC?
Gallbladder issues. No protection against STIs, daily administration, MI, Stroke, VTE, hypertension, may accelerate development of stones with women who have gallbladder problems
Absolute contraindications to open with COCs?
> 35 and smokers, estrogen sensitivites, liver problmes, migraines with aura, uncontrolled hypertension, DM
with vascular involvement, stroke or MI, propensity for blood clots, polycythemia, undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding
Initial exam for initiating OCPs?
vitals, breast exam, pelvic, pap 21 y.o. or greater, GC/ chlamydia, urine screen for STIs
How often should you prescribe birth control?
1 year
Which pill should you use for COC?
Any pill is fine depending on contraindications
What pill to chose in uncomplicated diabetes?
Low EE, progestin, androgen
What pill to chose in sickle cell disease?
Not a contraindication
What are contraindications to Yaz (Drosperinone)?
Hyperkalemia, renal insufficiency, hepatic dysfunction, adrenal insufficiency
When to Start OC, regardless of menstrual cycle?
Take pill and use back up for 7 days
When don’t you need backup when starting OC?
First day of menses, or within 5 days after menses begins
About starting on Sundays?
Take pill on sunday AFTER menses begins, and use backup for 7 says
What do do if missed 1-2 pills? for EE >30
Take next pill and offer emergency contraception
What to do if missed 3 or more pills during first 2 weeks of pack? for EE >30
Condoms for 7 consecutive days of pills. Offer emergency contraceptions
What do do if missed 3 or mor pills in 3rd weeks? for EE >30
Finish active pills and start new pack
What do you do for scan’t bleeding or spotting while on COC?
Increase estrogen
What do you dog for acne, oily skin, hirsutism for COC?
Increase progestin