Contraception Flashcards
What are the classes of contraception?
Effective and Invasive
Noninvasive and Effective
Noninvasive non effective
What are the Effective and invasive contraceptives?
Nexplanon
IUD (Mirena & copper)
Tubal ligation
Vasectomy
How is Nexplanon used? How long does it last?
It’s implantable
Last 3 years
What are the IUDs? How are they used? How long does it last?
IUDs ( Mirena & Copper)
Implantable
Last 5 years
How is Tubal ligation used? How long does it last?
Surgery
It’s is irreversible
How Vasectomy used? How long does it last?
Surgical
Irreveresible
What are the noninvasive and effective contraceptives?
Depoprovera
Orthoevra, nuvaring
OCPs
Minipill (progestin)
How is depoprovera administered and how long does it last?
Administered IM
Last 3 months
How is Orthoevra/Nuvaring administered? What are risk?
Administered patch
Increased risk of DVT/PE
What are the risk of vaginal ring?
Falls out
How are OCPs administered? What are negatives of OCPs?
Administered in daily pill
Must have daily compliance
How are minipills(progestin) administered? What is a downside?
Administered as daily pill
Must have strict compliance
What are the noninvasive not effective contraceptives? What are they best for?
Male condoms- good for STD protection
Female condoms - good for STD protection
Female diaphragms
What is the most effective form of contraception for all age groups? Who are they approved for?
IUDS especially copper
Approved for adolescents, adults, nulliparous and multiparous
What are emergency contraceptives?
Plan B or an IUD
