Contraception Flashcards
1
Q
The 4 Types of emergency contraception
A
Ullipristal 30mg tab up to 120hrs postcoitus
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg tab up to 72 hrs postcoitus
OCP variety of formulations up to 120 hrs postcoitus
Copper IUD up to 120 hrs postcoitus
2
Q
Name an OCP regimen for emergency contraception
A
Lo-Ovral 4 pills q12 hrs x 2 doses
3
Q
Name 2 OCPs you prescribe and their contents
A
Lo-Ovral: Ethinyl Estradiol / Norgestrel 30 mcg-0.3 mg
LoEstrin: NORETHINDRONE ACETATE 1mg, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL 20ug
4
Q
What is the most effective method of emergency contraception?
A
Paragard
5
Q
Noncontraceptive benefits of hormonal contraceptives?
A
1- decrease endometrial, ovarian and colorectal CA risk 2- Menstrual cycle regularity 3- Tx menorrhagia 4- Tx Dysmenorrhea/PMS/endometriosis 5- Prevention of menstrual migraines 6-Tx Acne/hirsutism 7- improves bone mineral density
