Contraception + HRT Flashcards
Menopausal woman - how long should contraception be continued from the last period - if > 50 years old
12 months after the last period
Menopausal woman - how long should contraception be continued from the last period - if < 50 years old
24 months after the last period
Traditional POP (Micronor, Noriday) - forgot to take pill, <3hr late
Take pill now, no further action
Traditional POP (Micronor, Noriday) - forgot to take pill, >3hr late
Take (one) missed pill now
Take next pill at usual time
Extra protection for 48hr
Progesterone injectable contraceptive - what factor is a UKMEC 4 contraindication?
Current breast cancer
Progesterone injectable contraceptive - what factor is a UKMEC 3 contraindication?
Past breast cancer
Levornogestrel emergency contraception dose
1.5mg
3mg if >70kg or BMI >26
Progestogen implantable contraceptive (Nexplanon) - UKMEC3 contraindication to starting
IHD/stroke Unexplained PV bleeding Past breast cancer Liver cancer Severe liver cirrhosis
Progestogen implantable contraceptive (Nexplanon) - UKMEC4 contraindication
Current breast cancer
COCP reduces risk of which cancers
Bowel
Endometrial
Ovarian
COCP increases risk of which cancers
Breast
Cervical
COCP
>35y + smokes >15/day
UKMEC 4
COCP
>35y + smokes <15/day
UKMEC 3
COCP
BMI >35
UKMEC 3
COCP
Controlled hypertension
UKMEC 3
COCP
Thromboembolic disease in 1st degree relative <45y
UKMEC 3
EllaOne (ulipristal acetate) dose
30mg
EllaOne (ulipristal acetate) mechanism of action
Inhibition of ovulation
EllaOne (ulipristal acetate) can be used up to
120 hours after UPSI
Oestrogen-containing contraceptives and major surgery
Stop 4 weeks before
Restart once mobilising
Levornogestrel emergency contraception must be taken within
Within 72 hours of UPSI
Current breast cancer is UKMEC 4 contraindication for
All hormonal contraceptives