Contraception Masterclass

Question 1

Define LARC

Answer 1

Long-acting Reversible Contraceptions

Question 2

Define method failure

Answer 2

Pregnancy despite correct use of method by user (Burst condom)

Question 3

Define user failure

Answer 3

Pregnancy because method not used correctly by user (i.e. not taking the pill daily)

Question 4

When is the highest chance of pregnancy?

Answer 4

Days 8 - 19 in the menstrual cycle.

Question 5

What two hormones are found in the Combined pill / patch / ring?

Answer 5

Ethinyl Estradiol

Synthetic Progesterone

Question 6

How often should the combined pill be taken?

Answer 6

Daily for 21 days.

Question 7

How often should the pill be taken?

Answer 7

Weekly change.

Better if Pill upsets the GI system.

Question 8

How long does the Nuvaring last?

Answer 8

Changed every 3 weeks.
Can be taken out for 3 hours daily, so can be convenient for sex.

This is a latex free option.

Question 9

What are other benefits of the combined pill?

Answer 9

• Regulate / Reduce bleeding.
• Stops ovulation, therefore may help stop premenstrual syndrome.
• Reduction in functional ovarian cysts.
• 50% reduction in ovarian and endometrial cancer.
• Improves symptoms of acne / Hirsutism
• Reduction in benign breast disease, rheumatoid arthritis, colon cancer and osteoporosis.

Question 10

Side effects of the combined pill?

Answer 10

• Breast tenderness
• Nausea
• Headache
• Irregular menses first 3 months
• Weight gain
• Increased risk of DVT
• Increased risk of cervical cancer.
• Should avoid is history of gallbladder / liver disease
• Increased risk of breast cancer.