Contraception

Question 1

What is hormones are contained in the combined pill?

Answer 1

Oestrogen and progestogen

Question 2

In what people is the combined pill contradicted?

Answer 2

Those with migraine with aura, clotting problems, crohns or UC due to absorption, forgetful

Question 3

What are some of the risks of using the combined pill

Answer 3

Venous thrombosis
Arterial thrombosis
Increased risk of breast/ cervical cancer

BUT lower risk of ovarian cancer

Question 4

What are some of the generic side effects of contraceptives?

Answer 4

Nausea
Spots
Bleeding
Breast tenderness
Headaches
Mood changes

Question 5

What are the hormones included in the patch?

Answer 5

Oestrogen and progestogen

Question 6

What are the hormones included in the vaginal ring

Answer 6

Oestrogen and progestogen

Question 7

What are some of the benefits in the vaginal ring

Answer 7

Periods lighter and less painful
Can help with acne
Can increase breast side
Periods regular
Protect against uterus and ovarian cancer and PID

Question 8

What are the usage instructions for the vaginal ring?

Answer 8

Self inserted into vagina and changed every 3 weeks with a week off

Question 9

What is the mini pill?

Answer 9

Progestogen only pill that thickens cervical mucus and can stop ovulation

Question 10

What are the instructions for use for the mini pill?

Answer 10

Never stop taking it even with a period

Start day 1-5 of period but can start anytime so long not pregnant and use condoms for 7days

Question 11

What is the depo provera

Answer 11

Progestogen injection given every 3 months

Question 12

What is the major side effect of the depo provera?

Answer 12

Weight gain

Can also lower oestradiol, suppress FSH, osteopenia

Question 13

What are some of the long acting contraceptive options?

Answer 13

IUS
IUD
Implant
Depo provera
Vasectomy
Hysterectomy
Fallopian tube clips

Question 14

What is the IUS?

Answer 14

Plastic coil with progestogen inserted into the uterus

Question 15

How long does the IUS last?

Answer 15

5 years

Question 16

What is the IUD?

Answer 16

Intra uterine device which is a copper coil. No hormones

Question 17

How long does the IUD last?

Answer 17

5-10years

Question 18

What do you need to check before inserting an IUD or IUS?

Answer 18

Not pregnant

STI check

Question 19

What are some of the side effects of IUS

Answer 19

Can have unpredictable bleeding for first 6 months
Spotty skin
Mood changes
Skin issues
Breast tenderness

Question 20

What are some of the side effects of IUD

Answer 20

More painful periods

Heavier periods

Question 21

What are some of the side effects of the implant

Answer 21

Irregular bleeding
Mood changes
Changes in sex drive

Question 22

What is the implant? Where is it inserted?

Answer 22

Plastic rod containing progesterogen inserted under the skin over the triceps

Question 23

How long does the implant last?

Answer 23

3 years

Question 24

What are some of the options for emergency contraception

Answer 24

Levonelle up to 72hrs after sex can get from pharmacy

Ellaone up to 5 days after sex only from prescription

IUD up to 5 days after sex or after earliest time could have ovulated