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Contraception Flashcards

1
Q

What is contraception?

A

Any method to prevent pregnancy

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2
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How does it work (3)

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• Blocking transport of sperm to avoid fertilisation of oocyte • Disrupting the HPG axis to interfere with ovulation • Inhibiting implantation of the conceptus into endometrium

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3
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Name some methods of contraception

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4
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How r Methods of contraception split?

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5
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What is the Lactational amenorrhoea method

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Breastfeeding delays the return of ovulation after childbirth

Bc prolactin inhibits HPG axis

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6
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What r the Barrier methods.

Advantages and disadvantages

A

Physical barriers- preventing entrance of sperm into the cervix Can also used with spermicide so additional chemical barrier

Protection from STIs!!!

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7
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HPG Axis: Role of Progesterone

At low doses, moderate/high doses

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8
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Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill

Principal action:
Secondary action:

A

Poc

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9
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Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill

Advantages and disadvatages

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Poc

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