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Contraception Flashcards

1
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contraception mechanisms of action

A
  1. prevention of ovulation
  2. prevention of fertilisation
  3. prevention of implantation
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2
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how can contraception prevent ovulation?

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suppress FSH and LH

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3
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how can fertilisation be prevented?

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no contact e.g. condoms, diaphragm, sterilisation, IUD

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4
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how can implantation be prevented?

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create hostile environment

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5
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classification of contraception

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hormonal methods
barrier methods
intrauterine methods
permanent methods
fertility awareness methods
emergency
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6
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non-contraceptive benefits of contraception

A 
pain
heavy bleeding
irregular bleeding
PMS
breast tenderness
acne hirsutism
ovarian cancer
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7
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what cancer does contraception protect against?

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ovarian

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8
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LARC methods

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  1. IUD/IUS

2. implant

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9
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consequences of using IUD/IUS

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painful insertion
perforation
malposition
expulsion

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10
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when can IUD/IUS not be used?

A

submucosal fibroids

uterine malformations

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11
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how long does the IUD last?

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up to 10 years

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12
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action of IUD

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non-hormonal but prevents implantation

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13
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when can IUD be used as emergency contraception?

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up to 5 days after sex

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14
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adverse of the IUD (copper coil)

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makes period heavy, longer and more painful in first few months (can co-prescribe NSAIDs)

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15
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which method of contraception is the only option after breast cancer?

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IUD

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16
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is the IUS hormonal?

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yes

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17
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what are the types of IUS?

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mirena
levosert
kyleena
jaydees

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18
Q

what is mirena also licensed to treat alongside contraception?

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heavy periods

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19
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adverse of IUS

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irregular spotting

PV bleeding in first few months then leads to amenorrhoea around 6 months

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20
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what is the most effective method of contraception?

A

implant

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21
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how long does the implant last?

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3 years

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22
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how does the implant work

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hormonal (progestogen only)

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23
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side effects of implant

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invasive procedure with LA

prolonged PV bleeding

24
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what is the criteria used for contraception use?

A

UKMEC

25
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examples of combined hormonal contraception

A

OCP
ring
patch

26
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when to start OCP

A

first 5 days of period OR anytime in cycle if sure not pregnant and use condoms for 7 days

27
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how should the OCP be taken?

A

21 days then 7 day break (can do tricycling)

28
Q

what factors affect the effectiveness of the OCP?

A 
impaired absorption (GI conditions)
increased metabolism (liver)
forgetting
29
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adverse of CHC

A 
nausea 
acne
bleeding
breast tenderness
venous and arterial thrombosis
breast cancer and cervical cancer (always discuss condoms and smear)
hypertension
arterial disease
30
Q

what to always discuss when prescribing contraception?

A

smear

CONDOMS

31
Q

what cancers does the CHC increase the chance of?

A

breast cancer

32
Q

what do migraines with aura risk when on CHC?

A

ischaemic stroke

33
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what is an aura?

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a change occurring 5-20 minutes before onset of headache (usually visual e.g. scotoma)

34
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what do you need to check before prescribing the CHC?

A

BP
BMI
smear
other RF (VTE)

35
Q

additional benefits of OCP

A 
ovarian and endometrial cancer
acne reduction
less bleeding
less cysts
less PMS
PCOS
36
Q

what cancers do the OCP protect against?

A

ovarian

endometrial

37
Q

what is the POP called?

A

cerelle (desogestrel)

38
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action of POP

A

inhibits ovulation

39
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when do you start the POP?

A

begin in first 5 days of period or anytime if sure not pregnant and use condoms for 2 days

40
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when do you take the POP

A

same time everyday (within 12 hours)

41
Q

what to do if miss POP?

A

doesn’t work for 2 days

take pill as soon as realise and use condoms for 2 days (or 7 days in OCP)

42
Q

is the POP contraindicated in breast cancer?

A

yes

43
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common adverse of POP

A

irregular bleeding

44
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two forms on the injection?

A 
depo provera (DMPA injection)
sayana press (self-administered)
45
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action of injection

A

prevents ovulation lowering oestradiol and suppresses FSH

46
Q

when can the injection not be used?

A

OP risk factors

good in epilepsy

47
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adverse of injection

A 
nausea
weight gain
acne
headache
bleeding
limits peak bone mass
48
Q

how to use the diaphragm?

A

remove and wash before using again

no longer really used

49
Q

three options for emergency contraception

A
  1. copper coil
  2. ellaOne
  3. levonelle
50
Q

when can levonelle be used

A

within 72 hours (3 days)

51
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when can ellaone be used?

A

within 120 hours (5 days)

52
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when can ellaOne not be used?

A

progesterone contraception

53
Q

action of emergency morning after pills

A

delays ovulation

54
Q

action of copper coil

A

toxic so prevents implantation

55
Q

male sterilisation

A

vasectomy

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