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Contraception Flashcards

1
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Phases of ovarian cycle + day ranges

A

Follicular (0-13)

Luteal (14-28)

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Phases of uterine cycle + typical day range

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Menses (0-6)
Proliferative (7-13)
Secretory (14-28)

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Cycles of the menstrual cycle

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Ovarian cycle

Uterine cycle

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Steroid hormones of the ovarian cycle

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Estrogen
Inhibin
Activin
Progesterone

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Gonadotropins of the ovarian cycle

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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
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6
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Inhibin function in ovarian cycle

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FSH suppression

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7
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Activin function in ovarian cycle

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Enhances ovarian follicle FSH binding

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8
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Estrogen function in ovarian cycle

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Ovarian follicle maturation; gonadotropin regulation

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9
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Progesterone function in ovarian cycle

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Converts endometrium to secretory phase for implantation

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10
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Precipitant of normal menstrual bleeding

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Progesterone-withdrawal

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11
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Inhibits uterine smooth muscle contractions (i.e. prevents preterm labor)

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Progesterone

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12
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Inhibits preterm lactation

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Progesterone

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13
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Fertile period (typical)

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days 12-17

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14
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Endometrial thickening period (typical)

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days 7-13

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15
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Endometrial slough period (typical)

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days 0-6

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16
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Endometrial implantation and mucus thickening period (typical)

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days 14-28

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17
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Ethinyl estradiol (EE)

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Synthetic estrogen

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18
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Ethinyl group in ethinyl estradiol (EE)

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Orally active

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19
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Estradiol valerate (EV)

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Naturally occurring estrogen

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20
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Progestin

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Synthetic progesterone

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21
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Progestin types

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Levonogestrel
Drospirenone
Norethindrone

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22
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Progestin contraceptive mechanism

A 
Thickens cervical mucus 
Inhibit ovulation 
Thin endometrium
HPO axis interruption
Inhibits sperm capacitación
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23
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Progestin secondary effects

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Reduced/eliminated menses, BP elevation, mood swings, depression, weight gain, increased appetite, fatigue, tender breasts, acne, hirsutism, nausea

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24
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Most prescribed progestin

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Levonogestrel

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25
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Combined hormonal contraceptive (CHC) formats

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Pill
Ring
Patch

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26
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CHC hormones

A

Estrogen

Progestin

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27
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CHC duration

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Short-acting

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28
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Minipill

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Progestin-only pill (POP)

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29
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Number of active/inactive pills in conventional COC packs

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21 active / 7 inactive (28)

24 active / 4 inactive (28)

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30
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Bleeding period on convetional COC

A

Inactive pills

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31
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Number of active/inactive pills in extended cycle COC packs

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84 active / 7 inactive (91)

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32
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Bleeding period on extended cycle COC

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Inactive pills

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33
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Amethyst continuous COC pill hormones

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Levonogestrel

Ethinyl estradiol

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34
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Number of active/inactive pills in continuous COC packs

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365 active / 0 inactive

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35
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Continuous COC trade name

A

Amethyst

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36
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Bleeding period on continuous COC

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Amenorrhea

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37
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Monophasic COC

A

Estrogen and progestin levels remain constant across follicular and luteal phases

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38
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Multiphasic COC

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Estrogen and progestin levels vary by phase

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39
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First-year failure rate COC

A

3%

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40
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First-year failure rate COC < 22 years

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4.7%

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41
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Gonadotropin(s) suppressed by estrogen

A 
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
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42
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Number of annual menstrual bleeds on extended cycle COC packs

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4x/year

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43
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Excessive estrogenic effects

A 
Dysmenorrhea
Nausea
Chloasma
CVA
DVT
VTE
PE
Telangectasias
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44
Q

Benefits of combined contraception

A 
Decreased cramping, pain
Oligo or amenorrhea 
Improved acne
Ovarian, endometrial cancer prevention
Reduced risk of ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cysts, endometriosis
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45
Q

Contraceptive ring trade name

A

NuvaRing

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46
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NuvaRing hormones

A

EE + etonogestrel

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47
Q

NuvaRing change interval

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21 days/3 weeks, leave out for 1 week, replace

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48
Q

NuvaRing falls out

A

> 3 hours use backup contraception

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49
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CHC hormone responsible for most FSH suppression

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Estrogen&raquo_space; progestin

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50
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COC contraindications

A

Progestin contraindications +
≥35 years, ≥15 cigarettes/day
HTN ≥160/100 (≥140/90, relative)
Thromboembolic d/o w/o anticoag

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51
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CHC hormone responsible for most FSH suppression

A

Estrogen&raquo_space; progestin

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52
Q

CHC hormone responsible for most FSH suppression

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Estrogen&raquo_space; progestin

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53
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CHC hormone responsible for most FSH suppression

A

Estrogen&raquo_space; progestin

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54
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Contraception patch trade name

A

Xulane

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55
Q

Xulane hormones

A

EE + norelgestromin

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56
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Xulane failure rate

57
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Xulane regimen

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3 weeks on 1 week off (set change day)

58
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Xulane change interval

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Once weekly

59
Q

Xulane contraindication

A

Same as COC
BMI ≥30
Certain HCV regimens

60
Q

Xulane detachment

A

> 24 hours back up method x 7 days

61
Q

Xulane placement

A

Not on the breasts

62
Q

Depo-Provera (DMPA) hormones

A

progestin only

63
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DMPA failure rate

64
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DMPA time to return to fertility

65
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DMPA regimen interval

66
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DMPA PID, endometrial, cervical CA risk

A

Reduced risk

67
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DMPA long term risk

A

Bone density, lower HDL

68
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DMPA contraindications

A

Allergy
Abnormal uterine bleeding, undiagnosed
Pregnancy

69
Q

DMPA grace period

70
Q

DMPA back up method

A

1st 2 weeks after injection unless admin by DOC 5

71
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Contraceptive implant trade name

72
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Nexplanon failure rate

73
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Nexplanon hormone

74
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Nexplanon regimen interval

75
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Nexplanon advantages

A 
LARC
No EE side effects
Few systemic SE
Scant/absent menses
Less anemia
Lower r/o endometrial CA
76
Q

Hormone IUD trade name

A

Mirena (most common)

77
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Non-hormone IUD trade name

78
Q

ParaGard MOA

A

Copper ions sterile inflammatory reaction toxic to sperm ova and impairs implantation

79
Q

Mirena MOA

A

LNg has progestin effects

80
Q

Mirena regimen interval

81
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ParaGard regimen interval

A

10-12 years

82
Q

LNg/Cu IUD contraindications

A 
Active pelvic infection (impedes resolution)
Severe structural abnormality
Pregnancy*
Cu allergy
Wilson's disease
Abnormal uterine bleeding, undiagnosed
83
Q

ParaGard noncontraceptive benefits

A

Continued menstrual cycle (b/c nonhormonal)
Reduced r/f cervical CA
Possible reduced r/f endometrial CA

84
Q

Mirena (etc) noncontraceptive benefits

A

Reduced menorrhagia, anemia, dysmenorrhea
Reduced endometriosis pain, hyperplasia
Reduced r/f PID, cervical/ovarian/endometrial CA

85
Q

ParaGard bleeding effects

A

Heavier, crampier bleeding first 6 months

86
Q

Mirena (etc) bleeding effects

A

Irregular, longer, or reduced bleeding first 6 months, increasing amenorrhea over years of use

87
Q

IUD danger signs

A

Abdominal pain, dyspareunia, fever, chills

88
Q

Diaphragm fit

A

Refit +/- 20 lbs or use universal diaphragm

89
Q

Diaphragm adjunct

A

spermicide should be used

90
Q

Diaphragm failure rate

A

18% (with spermicide!!)

91
Q

Diaphragm STD protection

A

physical barrier and spermicide provide protection

92
Q

Diaphragm contraindication

A

Occupied vaginal canal (tampon)

93
Q

Diaphragm proper use

A

Leave in 6 hours postcoitus

94
Q

Diaphragm continued use

A

Do not remove, instill more spermicide into vagina

95
Q

Vaginal sponge trade name

A

Today Sponge

96
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Today Sponge MOA

A

Physical barrier and spermicide

97
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Today Sponge pregnancy rate nulliparous

98
Q

Today Sponge pregnancy rate multiparous

99
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Today Sponge risk factor

A

Breaks apart, TSS (rare)

100
Q

Today Sponge proper insertion

A

Premoisten w/2 tbsp H2O to activate spermicide, insert to fully cover cervix

101
Q

Today Sponge interval/timeframe

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Max 30 hours, 24 hours in advance, 6 hours postcoitus

102
Q

Today Sponge lifespan

A

Single use!

103
Q

Penile condom failure rate

104
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Inserted condom failure rate

105
Q

Emergency contraception (EC) hormone

106
Q

Hormonal EC trade name

A

Plan B, One Step, etc

107
Q

Hormonal EC timeframe

A

Earlier the better, 72 hours optimal, 120 hours (5 days) max

108
Q

Ella EC active ingredient

A

Ulipristal acetate

109
Q

Hormonal EC benefit

110
Q

Ella EC timeframe

A

Equal efficacy within 120 hours / 5 days

111
Q

IUD EC

A

ParaGard / Cu IUD

112
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ParaGard EC timeframe

A

120 hours / 5 days

113
Q

LNg EC effectiveness

A

≥89% within 72 hours

114
Q

ParaGard / Cu IUD EC effectiveness

115
Q

Hormonal EC side effects

A

N/V/f/HA/dizziness/diarrhea/breast tenderness/edema/irregular menses

116
Q

Vasectomy failure rate

117
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Tubal ligation failure rate

118
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Family planning failure rate

119
Q

Calendar method step 1

A

Record serial cycles x 6 months longest/shortest cycles

Mark day 1 of period then count days between day 1 of ea period

120
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Calendar method NOT appropriate

A

All cycles <27 days

121
Q

Calendar method step 2

A

Determine fertile period subtract 18 from shortest cycle (earliest day of fertility) and 11 from longest cycle (latest day of fertility)

122
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Calendar method Ex.: if shortest cycle = 26 days

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26 - 18 = 8, if day 1 was on the 4th, then mark 11th as first fertile day

123
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Calendar method Ex.: if longest cycle = 30 days

A

30 - 11 = 19, if day 1 was on the 4th, then mark 22nd as last fertile day

124
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Calendar method principle

A

Abstain during calculated fertile period

125
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Basal body temp method step 1

A

Record BBT before getting out of bed daily x 3-4 months

126
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Basal body temp method step 2

A

Identify BBT drop, identify BBT rise

127
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Basal body temp method principle

A

Abstain 2-3 days prior to expected BBT drop and 3 days following BBT rise

128
Q

Basal body temp ____ ovulation

A

drops 12-24 hours before

129
Q

Basal body temp rises ____ ovulation

A

after (d/t progesterone)

130
Q

Billings test method

A

Cervical mucus test

131
Q

Billings test method step 1

A

Record changes in mucus 3-4 months noticing change in quality

132
Q

Billings test mucus quality

A

from scant and thick to thin with increasing Spinnbarkeit

133
Q

Billings test method (Spinnbarkeit defined)

A

stringy ellastic cervical mucus indicating fertility

134
Q

Billings test method step 2

A

Abstain from mucus change to 4 days after (mucus will return to thick, scant state)

135
Q

TwoDay method

A

Variation of Billings test, check mucus ≥BID, presence of mucus yesterday + today = fertile; dry/no mucus = less fertile

136
Q

Symptothermal method

A

Basal body temp method + Billings test method

137
Q

Lactation method

A

Postpartum, rely on breastfeeding to delay ovulation for up to 6 months

138
Q

Family planning method limitations

A

No STI/HIV protection
High failure rate, requires accuracy
No sex for ~25% of month

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