Contraception (Part 2) Flashcards
1
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IUD/IUS ( Intrauterine device/system)
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- small, t-shaped device placed in the uterus by a doctor or nurse
- releases progesterone hormone to prevent pregnancy
2
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Advantages of IUD/IUS
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- 99% effective if used correctly
- lasts for 3 - 5 years
- makes period lighter/shorter/stop
- ## does not interrupt sex
3
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Disadvantages of IUD/IUS
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- insertion can be uncomfortable
- does not protect against STI’s
- side effects - mood swings, breast tenderness, skin problems etc
4
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Contraceptive Injection
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- women injected every few weeks (often every 12 weeks) with hormone that prevents pregnancy
5
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Advantages of Contraceptive Injection
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- 99% effective if used correctly
- protect against some cancers/infections
- suitable choice for women who find it difficult to take tablets
6
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Disadvantages of Contraceptive Injection
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- side effects - headaches, tender breasts, weight gain, mood swings, irregular periods
- ## can take 1 year for fertility levels to return back to normal after stopping
7
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Contraceptive patch
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worn on the skin and introduces progesterone hormone, preventing pregnancy
8
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Advantages of Contraceptive Patch
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- 99% effective if used correctly
- still effective if women vomits or has severe diarrhoea
- does not interrupt sex
- may protect against some cancers/infections
9
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Disadvantages of Contraceptive patch
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- side effects = headaches, raised blood pressure, (uncommonly) blood clots
- ## patch must be changed every week for 3 weeks (then there is a week off)
10
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Contraceptive implant
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a small flexible tube inserted in the women’s upper arm and releases progesterone hormone
11
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Advantages of implant
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-99% effective if used correctly
- does not interrupt sex
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12
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Disadvantages of Implant
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- some medicines can make it ineffective
- does not protect against STI’s
- side effects such as swelling, tenderness/bruising or periods may change
