Contraception & Sterilization Flashcards
What is the mechanism of contraception in breastfeeding?
Prolactin-induced inhibition of pulsatile gonadrotropin- releasing hormone (GnRH)
What is the actual efficacy rate in the population of male condom use?
85-90%
Name the two most widely use spermicides?
- Nonoxynol-9
- Octoxynol-9
What are the potential benefits of family planning?
It prevents about 1/3 of pregnancy related deaths
What is the most frequently used spermicide?
Nonoxynol-9
What is the most widely used method of reversible contraception in the world?
Intrauterine device
What is the failure rate of IUD use in the first year ?
3%
What is the ideal method of contraception for breastfeeding mothers and women for whom estrogens are contraindicated?
Progestin-only-pills
Basal body temperature contraceptive method would require you to refrain from intercourse when?
First day of menses until 3 days after the temperature rise of 0.2-0.5 degrees
Smoking at what age and above is an absolute contraindication to the use of combined oral contraceptives?
35 years of age
What are the rare complications related to OCP?
Retinal thrombosis
Cervical adenocarcinoma
Benign liver adenomas
Which contraception method causes vitamin B12 deficiency?
Oral Contraceptive pills
Main action of combined oral contraceptives?
Suppression of ovulation by interfering with the pulsatile release of FSH and LH
Medications that reduce the efficacy of oral contraceptives? (6)
Barbiturates
Carbamazepine
Griseofulvin
Phenytoin
Rifampin
Topiramate
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Type of women wherein transdermal hormonal contraceptives are less effective?
Markedly overweight women