Contraception Flashcards
if one pill missed
take immediately and contibue as normal
how do the hormonal coils work?
effect on implantation as the endometrium is rendered unfavourable effect on mucous
what is levonella and how does it work?
high dose progesterone works before the lh surge to delay ovulation
what is the implant and how long does it last?
progesterone 3 years
main surgical procedure in Scotland for abortion
vacuum aspiration
ova live in the female genital tract for
24 hours
what are ukmec risk factors for vte
obesity smoking age thrombophilia vte in first degree relative up to 6 weeks post natal long haul flights reduced mobility aps
if two pills missed
take immediately and take 7 days of barrier contraception
sperm lives in the female genital tract for
5 days
how can someone be reasonably certain they are not pregnant?
- no sex since last period - in first 7 days of onset of menstrual period - correctly using reliable contraception - non breatfeeding woman 4 weeks postpartum - 7 days post abortal - breast feeding woman ammenorhoeic up to 6 months post partum - negative pregnancy test 3 weeks after last upsi
how long after upsi can you use levonella as a form of emergency contraception?
72 hours
how long after upsi can you use iud as a form of emergency contraception?
5 days
when can you not use ella one?
if hormonal contraception has been used within the last 7 days or is breast feeding
how does the iud work as contraception
prevents fertilisation inflammatory response in endometrium
how does desogestel work?
inhibits ovulation effect on cervical mucous effect on fallopian tube transport effect on endometrium