Contraception Updated Flashcards

1
Q

General Knowledge

Name three long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods

A

copper IUD
levornorgestrel-releasing IUD (Miurena)
contraceptive implant

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2
Q

Why can women or men with latex allergies use the female condom?

A

the female condom is made from poly-urethane and is latex-free

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3
Q

COCP

COCP is contraindicated in which ongoing medical conditions?

A

current DVT

current breast cancer

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4
Q

Basic Understanding

The effect of raised prolactin on a womans period?

A

Lactational amenorrhoea

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5
Q

Hormone that causes break down of the endometrium lining?

A

progesterone

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6
Q

State whether the following device contains progestogen oestrogen or both

Contraceptive imPlant

A

Progestogen

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7
Q

State whether the following device contains progestogen oestrogen or both

Contraceptive injectable DMPA

A

Progestogen

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8
Q

State whether the following device contains progestogen oestrogen or both

Contraceptive pill containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel

A

combined

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9
Q

State whether the following device contains progestogen oestrogen or both

Contraceptive vaginal ring

A

combined

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10
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State whether the following device contains progestogen oestrogen or both

Contraceptive desoGESTrel only pill

A

proGESTogen

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11
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State whether the following device contains progestogen oestrogen or both

IUS – Mirena (levonoGESTrel)

A

proGESTogen

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12
Q

desoGESTrel trade name

A

cerazette

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13
Q

If a women misses one of her POPs progestogen only pills then what should she do

A

take the missed pill immediately

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14
Q

When to take the COCP?

A

Day 1 to 5 of next period

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15
Q

How often do i need to take the COCpill

A

every day for 3 weeks then take a break for 1 week

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16
Q

Can I get pregnant during the one week break off the COCP?

A

No

17
Q

Can i just keep taking the COC pill without having a break?

A

Yes but it is recommended that you have 4 periods every year

18
Q

I vomited after taking my COC pill do i need to take another one

A

yes if you vomited less than 3 hours after taking the first one

19
Q

I am breastfeeding which type of pill is better for me?

A

Progesterone only

20
Q

I am a smoker over 35 which type of pill is better for me?

A

Progesterone only

21
Q

I am a woman that regularly suffers from migraine which pill is better for me?

A

Progesterone only

22
Q

How often do i need to take the mini pill

A

Every day

23
Q

Can I take the minipill at different times in the day?

A

Yes so long as it is within a 3 hour window

24
Q

Are there any side effects of taking the mini pill?

A

Yes

25
Q

What are the side effects of taking the mini pill?

A

Irregular bleeding

No bleeding amenorrhoea