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
Can I get pregnant during the one week break off the COCP?
No
Can i just keep taking the COC pill without having a break?
Yes but it is recommended that you have 4 periods every year
I vomited after taking my COC pill do i need to take another one
yes if you vomited less than 3 hours after taking the first one
I am breastfeeding which type of pill is better for me?
Progesterone only
I am a smoker over 35 which type of pill is better for me?
Progesterone only
I am a woman that regularly suffers from migraine which pill is better for me?
Progesterone only
How often do i need to take the mini pill
Every day
Can I take the minipill at different times in the day?
Yes so long as it is within a 3 hour window
Are there any side effects of taking the mini pill?
Yes
What are the side effects of taking the mini pill?
Irregular bleeding
No bleeding amenorrhoea
