Contraception live session Flashcards
In a 28 day menstrual cycle, when is a woman most fertile and at risk of pregnancy?
How high is that risk?
10-17
What emergency contraception methods are available?
3
Copper coil is most effective. Up to 5 days up to single day of unprotected sex
Can also go if sex earlier in cycle if before ovulation- Can work out by looking at their cycle
Ellaone is not as good but can be used 5 days up to end of pregnancy. Is not affected by when it is given
Levonorgestrol license is up to 72 hours after. But can be 96 hours but efficacy reduces with time
What information do you need from Ailsa to discuss emergency contraception?
What else do you need to think of for a patieny?
What is importnat to assess when seeing an under 16 year old
What are the combined methods of contraceptopm?
Pill, patch and ring
What are the progestrone only methods of contraception?
Progestrone only pill, injection, implant and IUS
What is an example of long acting reversible contracepion?
Copper IUD
What are the barrier methods of contraception?
Condoms
Cap
Diaphragm
Female condoms
What are the options if someone is pregnant?
What are the 2 types of abortion avalibale in the UK?