Contraception Updated Flashcards
General Knowledge
Name three long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods
copper IUD
levornorgestrel-releasing IUD (Miurena)
contraceptive implant
Why can women or men with latex allergies use the female condom?
the female condom is made from poly-urethane and is latex-free
COCP
COCP is contraindicated in which ongoing medical conditions?
current DVT
current breast cancer
Basic Understanding
The effect of raised prolactin on a womans period?
Lactational amenorrhoea
Hormone that causes break down of the endometrium lining?
progesterone
State whether the following device contains progestogen oestrogen or both
Contraceptive imPlant
Progestogen
State whether the following device contains progestogen oestrogen or both
Contraceptive injectable DMPA
Progestogen
State whether the following device contains progestogen oestrogen or both
Contraceptive pill containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel
combined
State whether the following device contains progestogen oestrogen or both
Contraceptive vaginal ring
combined
State whether the following device contains progestogen oestrogen or both
Contraceptive desoGESTrel only pill
proGESTogen
State whether the following device contains progestogen oestrogen or both
IUS – Mirena (levonoGESTrel)
proGESTogen
desoGESTrel trade name
cerazette
If a women misses one of her POPs progestogen only pills then what should she do
take the missed pill immediately
When to take the COCP?
Day 1 to 5 of next period
How often do i need to take the COCpill
every day for 3 weeks then take a break for 1 week