Contraception Deck 2 Flashcards
MirenaIUD: releases
MirenaIUD: releases 20 mcg of levonorgestrel daily
IUD can be left in place
Can be left in place for 5 years
IUD only small levels of
Only small levels of systemic circulating hormone and minimal systemic side effects
IUD changes in
menstrual bleeding, amenorrhea
Copper IUD is a
T-shaped polyethylene frame with 380 mm2of exposed surface consisting of fine copper wire wound around a vertical stem and copper collars on each of the horizontal arm
Copper IUD is used for emergency
Can be used for emergency contraception when inserted with 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected intercourse
Copper IUD greater risk for
Greater risk of PID than mirena IUD
copper iud is good for
10 years
copper iud heavier
Heavier, longer, and more painful period especially thee first several cycles after insertion
Implanon: an
implantable rod that contains 68 mg of etonogestrel
Implanon: provides
contraception for up to 3 years
Emergency Contraception should be
Should be implemented as soon as possible (less than 72 hours) after unprotected intercourse
May be initiated up to 120 hours after
Emergency Contraception methods
Methods of emergency contraception
Combined OCs
Progestin only (Plan B and Next Choice)
Copper IUD
Routine female screening
History
Breast and pelvic examinations
Papanicolaou (“Pap”) test and sexually transmitted infection testing
Blood pressure (BP)
physical exam
monitored at 3 months, then annually