Contraception I Flashcards
what is DMPA?
INJECTION
progesterone only
depo provera
what is POEC?
progesterone only emergency contraception
if no contraception when is day one of the cycle?
first day of the period
if on contraception when is day one of the cycle?
first pill in the pack
___% of women ovulate on day 14
20
contraception aims to prevent ______
ovulation
TF: you can get oestrogen only pills.
no its dangerous- cant have unopposed oestrogen as it makes the uterine lining grow
oestrogen is always used…..
in combination with progesterone
COC is generally taken…..
with or without a break?
every day without a break
brands of COC
microgynon
microgynon ED/ zoely
logynon
logynon ED/ qlaira
type of pill is microgynon?
21 day monophonic
1 daily
7 day HFI
what type of pills are microgynon ED/ zoely
28 day monophasic
1 daily
no HFI
WHAT TYPE OF PILLS ARE LOGYNON
21 day phasic
1 a day
7 day HFI
what type of pills are logynon ED and qlaira?
28 day phasic
1 daily
what is an ED pill?
placebo
sugar pils
help people who forget
combined patch:
name?
what type of contraception?
evra
1 patch weekly for 3 weeks
7 day patch free interval
COC: vaginal ring
name?
what type of contraception?
Nuvaring
inserted into the vagina for 21 days
7 day ring free interval
examples of oral POCs
how is it taken?
noriday- norethisterone
desogestrel- cerazette
28 days, 1 daily
TF: norethisterone injection is the same as DMPA?
no but are similar
how often do you have the DMPA?
8 or 12 weekly
how often do you have the norethisterone injection?
brand name?
every 8 weeks
nexplanon
intra uterine device/ system is also known as?
LARC: long acting reversible contraceptive
how often do you change LARCs
brand names?
every 3 years for Jaydess
every 5 years for mirena
spermicide gel brand name?
what must these be used with?
nonoxyl
with other barrier methods
what are diaphragms made of?
how long must it be kept in place?
silicone polyurethane
single use
keep in place for 6 hours after use!
what types of pills can be used to up regulate bleeding?
monophonic pills with a 7 day HFI
what are the pills in 28 day cycles?
21 active and 7 ED sugar pills
example of a triphasic pic?
Zoely 24+4
what is a feature of POPs compared to COCs?
no HFI
Do you have periods on POPs?
light periods or stop having them all together
can have break through period
example of a traditional POP?
northisterone
example of a newer POP
desogestrel
TF: tailored COC regimens are licences
FALSE- they’re unlicensed
Rxers know this