Contraception And Sterilazation Dr. Wootton Flashcards
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Hormonal Contraception : Oral Contraceptives
A
- Combination : E and P
= suppress GnRF which decreases LH and FSH
= Progesterone : suppress LH, suppressing ovulation, thickening cervical mucous
= Estrogen : cycle control stabilizing endometrium an less breakthrough bleeding
2
Q
Oral Contraceptives pills work how
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- 21 days active hormones and 7 days placebo (some are 24 days H and 4 days placebo , shorter bleeding)
- Also continuous were you never bleed
3
Q
Progesterone only oral contraceptives work how
- How it works
- Ovulation ?
- Who
- How to take it
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- Make cervical mucous thick and impermeable
- 40% still have ovulation
- Usually for women who have contraindications to E, or breastfeeding women
- Must be taken same time every day (not more then 3 hours late)
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Benefits to Oral Contraception
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- Regular menstrual cycle
- Improved painful bleeding = prevents arachodonic production —> PGE
- Lower risk of anemia
- Lower Endometrial and ovarian cancer, benign breast and ovarian cysts (PCOS)
5
Q
Side Effects of Oral Contraceptions
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- Breakthrough bleeding (first 3 mo)
- Amenorrhea (1%)
- MILD : bloating, Weight gain (perceived), breast tenderness, N,F, HA
- SERIOUS : DVT, PE, Cholestasis, Gallbladder dz, MI, Hepatic Tumors
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The Patch
- Is what
- How do you apply
- Who
- Side effects
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- E + P
- Every 3 weeks to dry clean skin on buttocks, upper outer arm or lower abd
- Not over 198lb
- Greater risk of DVT, and same other side effects as oral
7
Q
Vaginal Rings
- Are what
- Associated with
- Toleration
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- E and P
- Higher compliance because its 1 time a month (insert to vagina for 3weeks) , can be removed for 3hr
- Tolerated since not going through GI and less spotting (not pass through liver)
8
Q
Annovera Vaginal Ring
- Is what
- Used how
- Side effects
A
- Newer thicker ring, Segesterone acetate + E
- Leave in for 21 days take out 7 days (13 months use)
- Same as other combination contraceptives
9
Q
Who can you not use Combination Oral Contraceptives in
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- Women over 35 who smoke
- DVT/PE history
- HTN, DM, SLE
- Liver tumors or severe liver disease
- Migraine with aura (youn ps usually)*
10
Q
Injectable Hormonal Contraceptives
- Also called
- What is it + how good
- How to use it
- MOA
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- Depo-Provera ( Depo medroxyprogesterone acetate) = Progesterone only
- P , very good , not altered by weight
- Inject every 11-13 weeks (P level stays for 14 weeks), first 5 days of menses is when you should inject
- Thickens cervical mucosa, decidualization of endometrium, blocks LH surge and ovulation
11
Q
Depo PRovera injections side effects 5
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- Bone metabolism (due to low E from no ovulation)
- Black box for use over 2 years
- Real Weight gain
- Irregularly bleeding *
- Exacerbate depression
12
Q
Depro PRovera decrease risk of what + others who use it
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- Endometrial hyperplasia + Sickle Cell crisis
2. Women that cant take E, breastfeeding, effective contraception, endometriosis
13
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When to NOT give Depo Prevera
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- Suspected Pregnancy
- Unevaluated Vaginal bleeding
- Breast malignancy
- DVT current
- Liver dysfunction
14
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Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCS) 2 types
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- Implants
2. IUDs
15
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Nexplanon
- Is what
- Used how
- MOA
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- Single radiopaque rod implant 68mg E(4cm long 2mm diameter) = Progesterone*
- For 3 years (within 5 days of menses preferred to implant)
- Cervical thickness, Inhibit ovulation
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Nexplanon side effects
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- Irregular Vaginal bleeding *
- Vaginitis
- Acne
- Breast pain
- HA
- Weight gain
17
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Nexplanon who
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- Very effective
2. Breast feeding