Contraception

Question 1

What do you start of with for contraception ?

Answer 1

What do you start off with ?
Brief history
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Structure

Question 2

What are 8 things that must be completed with regards to counselling on contraception ?

Answer 2

1. Contraindications checked
2. How it works
3. Treatment regimen and its effectiveness
4. Advice for missed pills/mishaps
5. Advantages and disadvantages
6. Risks
7. Alternatives
8. Safety netting

Question 3

What contraindications should you check ? (5)

Answer 3

1. Diseases: DHL IC
2. Breast and cervical cancer
3. Migraine with aura
4. Smoking > 35 y/o 15/day
5. Breast feeding less than 6 weeks and bleeding disorders

Question 4

What does the mnemonic for DHL IC stand for ?

Answer 4

DHL IC
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Question 5

How does it work ?

Answer 5

COCP contains 2 hormones oestrogen and progesterone, which are similar to the ones our body produces naturally, which cause an chemical imbalance within the body
3 main functions:
1. Stop the ovaries from releasing an egg
2.Thins the lining of the womb, make it difficult or a fertilise egg to attach to it
3. Thickens the mucus of the womb, making it difficult for sperm to enter the womb

Question 6

Explain the treatment regime including it’s effectiveness ? 😭

Answer 6

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Question 7

What is the advice for missed pills and mishaps ?

Answer 7

F

Question 8

What are the advantages of taking the pill ? (3)

Answer 8

1. 2.
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Question 9

What are 3 disadvantages of COCP ?

Answer 9

1.
2.
3.

Question 10

What are the side-effects of COCP ?

Answer 10

C

Question 11

What are alternatives to COCP ?

Answer 11

H

Question 12

What does safety netting of the pill involve ? (2)

Answer 12

D