contraception and infertility Flashcards
phases in the menstrual cycle
follicular
ovulatory
luteal
follicular phase is when
FSH causes follicle development creating a surge in estrogen
estrogen–>LH and FSH stimulation
Ovulatory phase is
the LH surge –> ovulation 24-36 hours later, release of egg
luteal phase is
lasts 14 days
progesterone is dominant
when is a good time to get pregnant
when LH is present in urine following 2 days
cervical mucus and body temperature
what indicates pregnancy
human chorionic gonadotropin in the first urine
preconception health
folate 400mcg during pregnancy 600mcg
vit B9
stop smoking and drinking keep vaccines current
avoid toxic drugs
which contraception has a delay in fertility
medroxyprogesterone injection
what is the most effective contaceptive
Implants and intrauterine devices
vasectomy, hysterectomy
lleast effective contraception
male condom, female condom, withdrawal, sponge,
fertility awareness, spermicide
does condoms help against STDs
yes only if latex or synthetic not natural sheepskin
- use with nonoxynol-9 spermicide can cause irritation and increased risk of STD/HIV
- lubricants reduce breakage of condoms (water or silicon based lubricants preffered
should spermicide be used in anal
no
phexxi
vaginal cream that keeps acidic and reduces sperm motility
hormonal contraception MOA
inhibits production of FSH and LH and prevents ovulation
progestin only
estrogen/progestin combination or COCs= combination oral contraceptives
noon oral contraceptives= CHC= combined hormonal contraceptives
*** PPI must be dispensed with oral contraceptives
what are the diff progestins in COCs
norethindrone
levonorgestrel
drospirenone
what is monophasic COCs
equal dose of estrogen and progestin throughout the pack
what are biphasic, triphasic and quadraphasic COCs
mimics the E and P levels of menstrual cycle
advantage of drospirenone
decrease AE such as bloating , PMS and weight gain
less acne (antiandrogenic acitivtiy )
- other progestins include norgestimate, desogestrel and dienogest
what are some other use of COCs
PMS
Acne
dysmenorrhea- menstrual cramps
pCOS- polycystic ovary syndrome- 1st line
endometriosis
elagolix or Orlissa is indicated
for treating pain associated with endometriosis
Natazia / mirena are indicated for
heavy mentrual bleeding
Oriahnn= estradiol, norethindrone and elagolix
indicated for heavy menstrual bleeding with uterine fibroids but not a contraceptive
progestin only pills POPS
28days active pills in each packs
supresses ovulation
thickens mucus and thins endometrium= prevents sperm penetration
needs to be taken within 3 hours of schedule
what are some benefits of POPs over estrogen products
can be used in lactating pts
can be started as early as 3-6 weeks after delivery
doesnot have risk of thrombosis after delivery
migrane prophylaxis= estrogen can cause stroke
notes on contraceptive patchs
should not be used in >35 years old who smokes
is not effective in >198lbs oor BMI >30
injectable depo provera
every 3 months delay in fertility
menstrual period affected by use of contraception
medroxy users= 1 year of use can cause no menses to 50% of pts
extended cycle COCs involve 84 days active and 7 days low estrogen causing menses every 3 months
benefits of taking continuous contraception= less migrane and anemia
what does lo mean in contraception
<35mcg of estrogen
what does Fe indicate in contraception
iron supplement is included