Contraception Lecture Flashcards
Which are the most common forms of contraception?
Combined pill
Sterilisation
What is the ideal contraceptive?
Reversible Effective (100%) Unrelated to intercourse No side effects Protective against STI Non-contraceptive benefits Low maintenance
What is the Pearl Index?
Number of contraceptive failures per 100 women-years of exposure
What is the Life Table Analysis?
Contraceptive failure rate over a specified time-frame, gives cumulative failure rate
What is method failure?
Pregnancy despite correct use of method by user
What is user failure?
Pregnancy because method not correctly used
Why does long-acting reversible contraception have the lowest failure rates?
Minimises user input
When do women most likely ovulate during their cycle?
12-18 days
How long does an egg survive post-ovulation?
24hrs
How long does sperm survive in the uterus?
<4 days
5% survive 7 days
When is the chance of pregnancy highest?
Days 8-19
Which hormones are contained in combined hormonal contraception?
Ethinyl estradiol
Synthetic progesterone
What is the effect of combined hormonal contraception?
Stops ovulation
Affects cervical mucus and endometrium
What problems are associated with a daily pill?
Ineffective if frequent GI upset
What problems are associated with a patch EVRA?
<5% have a skin reaction
What regimes can be used for combined hormonal contraception?
Standard regime (21 on, week off) Tailored regimes to avoid bleeding
What are the non-contraceptive benefits of combined methods?
Regulate bleeding Stop ovulation (can stop PMS) Reduction of function ovarian cysts 50% reduction in ovarian/endometrial cancers Improve acne/hirsutism
Which diseases have reduced rates associated with combined methods?
Benign breast disease
Rheumatoid arthritis
Colon cancer
Osteoporosis
What side effects are associated with the combined methods?
Breast tenderness Nausea Headache First 3mo - irregular bleeds Mood effects Weight gain
What serious risks are associated with combined methods?
Increased risk thrombosis (venous and arterial)
Gall bladder disease
Breast cancer
Combined methods should be avoided in who?
BMI >34 Previous VTE FH VTE Thrombophilic diseases Smokers >35 Hypertensive Age >50 PMH arterial thrombosis Liver tumours
What are the contraindications for progestogen-only pill?
Personal history of Breast cancer or liver tumours