Contraception Flashcards
1
Q
Oestrogen:
- M.O.A
- S/E’s
- C/I’s
A
M.O.A
- inhibits ovulation by negative feedback on FSH and LH from anterior pituitary
S/E’s (Why Not Move Down Below)
- Weight gain, Nausea, Migraine, DVT, Breast enlargement
C/I’s (People Don’t Buy Small Umbrellas)
- Pregnancy, Hx of DVT/PE, Breast cancer, Smoker >35, uncontrolled HTN
2
Q
Progesterone:
- M.O.A
- S/E’s
A
M.O.A
- thickens cervical mucous, decreases sperm motility (prevents fertilization)
- Decreases tubal motility
- Decidualisation of endometrium (prevents implantation)
- High doses can prevent ovulation
S/E’s
- (Before Anyone Is Dead Buy More Honey)
- (Bloating, Amenorrhea, Increased appetite, Decreased libido, Breast tenderness, Mood swings, HTN
3
Q
Name the different emergency contraceptions
A
Levonorgestrel (Levonelle/Plan B)
Ulipristal acetate (Ella One)
Copper IUD
