Contraception and Birth Control- 23 Flashcards
What is the only way to prevent the spread of STD’s and pregnancy at the same time.
Barrier Methods
What are examples of barrier methods.
Condoms, Internal female condoms
What are Natural/mechanical and surgical methods of contraception
Male and female condoms
Caps and Diaphragms
Sterilisation
Vasectomy
Family Planning
What are hormonal methods of contraception
Combined oral contraceptive
Progesterone only pill
Transdermal patch
Implant
Injection
Intrauterine Device
Emergency hormonal contraceptive
What does the copper intrauterine device do.
Copper acts as a spermicide by creating a local inflammatory reaction which prevents sperm from reaching the egg.
What are examples of Emergency hormonal contraception.
Levonorgestrel 1.5m tablets (levonelle One Step)
Ulipristal 30mg tablets (EllaONE)
Delays/prevents ovulation and fertilisation by altering the tubal transport of sperm and/or ova
What are indications for EHC.
Unprotected Sex
Potential barrier method failure
Potential pill/patch failure
Potential long-acting contraceptive failure.
What is the criteria for the EHC PGD.
Females over 13 years old
Signposting within time frame
User friendly, non-judgemental, client centred and confidential
Maintain records
Fraser guidelines/child protection.
What is covered in fraser guidelines.
A doctor or any other professional would be justified in giving contraceptive advice and treatment to a young person under 16 without parenteral knowledge and consent provided they were satisfied:
Understanding
Maturity
RIsk of repeat incident
Physical and mental wellbeing
Patients best interest
What points should be considered when supplying EHC.
Duration since UPS
Is the client present in the pharmacy
Is the client aged over 13
Other medication
Any other medical conditions
Nature of emergency- is it just incase?
Points to consider after supply.
If vomiting occurs within 2 hours
take another dose
Can impact on menstrual cycle
period may be early, late or on time
Contraception
for reminder of cycle
Condoms
not just for preventing pregnancy (STI/STDs)
Chlamydia
signpost to services for testing
