contraception Flashcards
what emergency contraception can be taken within 5 days of unprotected sex
Paragard IUD placement Ella (Selective Receptor Modulator)
what emergency contraception can be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex
Plan B or Preven (2 oral tablets)
MOA of hormonal contraception
(POP, OCP, depo, implant, IUD)
suppresses ovulation
thickens cervical mucous
thins endometrial lining
absolute contraindications for:
combo oral contraceptives
transdermal contraception (ring/ patch)
CAD
uncontrolled HTN
uncontrolled DM
complex migraines (incl. aura)
hx of VTE
hormone sensitive CA
smoker over the age of 35
who is typically given the POP
postpartum moms who are breastfeeding
estrogen contraindications
immediately postpartum period
hx of VTE
hx of CVD
smoker over the age of 35
classic migraines
liver dysfunction
side effects of POP
spotting
depression
hair/skin changes
libido change
side effects of depo
spotting
anovulation
weight gain
depression
hair/skin changes
libido changes
delay in pregnancy once the shot is DC’d
implant (nexplanon) side effects
irregular bleeding
+/- anovulation after 1 year
progestin IUD (mirena, skyla, liletta, kyleena) side effects
lighter periods/ spotting/ anovulation
non-contraceptive benefits of OCPs
cycle regulation
treats heavy menses and dysmenorrhea
treats acne
prevents ovarian cysts
prevents endometrial, ovarian, and colon CA
which contraceptive method does not need backup contraception until it goes into effect
copper IUD (paragaurd)
do you need to do a cervical and bi-manual exam before starting contraception
only for IUD placement (copper or levonorgestrel releasing)
which contraceptive method needs a BP measurement prior to initiation
combo oral contraceptives
Which contraceptive methods need backup contraception if it’s been more than 5 days since menses began? For how long do you need to use backup contraception?
- use back up for 7 days:
- hormonal IUD
- implant
- depo
- combo oral contraceptives
- use back up for 2 days:
- POP