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Contraception - Combined Hormonal Flashcards

1
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What does hormonal contraction use?

A

The female steroid hormones oestrogen and progesterone

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2
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Is hormonal contraception effective?

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Yes, is very effective way of preventing pregnancy

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3
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What can hormonal contraception be split into?

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  • Combined methods

- Progesterone-only

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4
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What do combined methods of hormonal contraception contain?

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Oestrogen and progesterone

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5
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What is the primary action of combined hormonal contraception?

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Inhibits ovulation due to the negative feedback effect of the oestrogen and progesterone on the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. This prevents the surge in LH, thus preventing ovulation

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6
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What are the additional actions of progesterone in combined hormonal contraception?

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  • Inhibits proliferation of endometrium, creating unfavourable conditions for implantation
  • Increases thickness of cervical mucus, preventing passage of sperm
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7
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How is a period free of hormones achieved in combined hormonal contraceptives?

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The patient takes a pill-free break or takes placebos

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8
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What does the period free of hormones cause when using combined hormonal contraceptives?

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A fall in hormone levels, which leads to degeneration of the endometrium and menstrual bleeding

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9
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What is the failure rate of combined hormonal contraceptives with perfect use?

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0.3%

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10
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What is the typical failure rate of combined hormonal contraceptives?

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9%

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11
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What is the combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) commonly called?

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The pill

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12
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What does the COCP contain?

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Oestrogen and progesterone

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13
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How many tablets are there in a packet of the COCP?

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Either 21 or 28

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14
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What is the regime of COCP with a packet containing 21 tablets?

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Taken consecutively for 21 days, and then a 7-day break when no pills are taken

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What is the regime of COCP with a packet containing 28 tablets?

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The pills are taken non-stop, and there is no break before starting the next packet

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16
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What are the types of COCP?

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  • Monophasic

- Phasic

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17
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What is meant by monophonic COCP?

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Every pill contains the same levels of oestrogen and progesterone

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18
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What is meant by phasic COCP?

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Levels of oestrogen and progesterone in the pills changes throughout the cycle

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19
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Other than monophonic and phasic, how can the hormone levels vary between different pills?

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Can have varying levels of oestrogen

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20
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What is classified as a ‘low oestrogen’ COCP?

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Contains 20µg of ethinylestradiol

21
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What is more common, monophasic or phasic?

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Monophasic

22
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Give 2 examples of monophasic COCPs?

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  • Microgynon 30

- Brevinor

23
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Is microgynon 30 and brevinor given in 21 or 28 tablet packs?

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21

24
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What are the types of phasic COCPs?

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  • Biphasic
  • Triphasic
  • Quadriphasic
25
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What is very important when the patient is taking phasic COCP?

A

They take them in the correct order

26
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Give 2 examples of phasic COCPs

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  • Qlaria

- Binovum

27
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What kind of COCP is Qlaria?

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Quadriphasic

28
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Is Qlaria given in 21 or 28 tablet packs?

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28

29
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How many active pills are there in a pack of Qlaria?

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26 (2 inactive)

30
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What kind of COCP is Binovum?

A

Biphasic

31
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Is Binovum given in 21 or 28 tablet packs?

A

21

32
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What is the contraceptive patch?

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A small 5x5cm patch that can be stuck onto the body to prevent pregnancy

33
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Where can the contraceptive patch be stuck?

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  • Upper arm
  • Abdomen
  • Buttock
  • Back
34
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What is the brand of contraceptive patch used in the UK called?

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Ortho Evra

35
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How often should the contraceptive patch be changed?

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Every 7 days over a period of 3 weeks (21 days)

36
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What should happen after the patient has worn the contraceptive patch for 21 days?

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It should be removed for 7 patch-free days

37
Q

What will happen when the contraceptive patch is withdrawn?

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The patient will usually experience a withdrawal bleed

38
Q

How sticky is the contraceptive patch?

A

Extremely lol

39
Q

Can the contraceptive patch be worn whilst bathing or swimming?

A

Yes

40
Q

What is the brand name for the contraceptive vaginal ring?

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NuvaRing

41
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What is the contraceptive vaginal ring?

A

A plastic ring that is inserted into the vagina and provides hormones

42
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How long is does the contraceptive vaginal ring sit in the vagina once inserted?

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21 days

43
Q

When might women feel discomfort with the contraceptive vaginal ring?

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Some women feel uncomfortable inserting or removing the ring

44
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What are the advantages of combined hormonal contraception?

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  • Non-invasive
  • More effective than barrier methods if taken correctly
  • Sex doesn’t need to be interrupted to use contraception
  • Menses tend to become regular, lighter, and less painful
  • Reduced risk of certain medical conditions
  • Normal fertility returns immediately after stopping use
45
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What medical conditions does combined hormonal contraception reduce the risk of?

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  • Cancer of the ovary, uterus, and colon

- Functional ovarian cysts

46
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What is an additional clinical use of combined hormonal contraception?

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Can allow for timing over menses

47
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What are the disadvantages of combined hormonal contraception?

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  • User dependant
  • Some temporary adverse effects may be experienced by some women
  • Women may experience breakthrough bleeding and spotting for first few months
  • Increased risk of VTE
  • Small increase in risk of MI and strokes
  • Small increase in risk of breast cancer
48
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What temporary adverse effects may be experienced with combined hormonal contraception?

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  • Headaches
  • Breast tenderness
  • Mood changes
49
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What are the contraindications to combined hormonal contraception?

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  • BMI over 35
  • Breastfeeding
  • Smoking over the age of 35
  • Hypertension
  • History or family history of VTE
  • Prolonged immobility due to surgery or disability
  • Diabetes mellitus with complications, e.g. retinopathy
  • History of migraines with aura
  • Breast cancer or primary liver tumours

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