Contraceptive Flashcards
Hormones in birth control
Estrogen +Progestin
Progestin only
Type of hormonal contraceptive
Oral tablets Skin patch Injection Implant Vaginal ring Intrauterine device IUD
Two types of oral contraceptive
Combined Progestin only ( minipill)
Concentration of hormones in combination birth control
Œstrogen - ethinyloestradiol (EE) 20-35micrograms
Progestins ( progestogen ) - 19 - nortestosterone
MOA combination birth control
Œstrogen - Inhibits FSH for suppression of follicle growth
Progestin - Prevents ovulation
Scanty and viscous mucus which inhibits sperm transport
Atrophic , unreceptive endometrium
Effectiveness of combination birth control pill
92-99%
When should you start taking oral pill
Within first 7 seven days of menses
Can you start combination therapy anytime as long as pregnancy is excluded
Yes
How many days should you drink active pill
21 days
Number of pill to take each day
1
Menstrual and diseases advantages of birth control pill
Decreased blood loss, anemia, menstrual cramps
Decreased ovulation pain
Deceased PCOS symptoms
Decreased endometriosis symptoms
Decreased risk endometrial carcinoma
Decreased risk ovarian cancer
Decreased risk of corpus Luteal cyst and colorectal carcinoma
Sexual psychological Advatanges of birth control
No interruption during intercourse
Pleasurable intercourse due to less risk of pregnancy
Menstrual disadvantages of birth control
Spotting Scant, missed periods Amenorrhea post pill Decreased libido Mood changes Depression Anxiety Fatigue Stressful daily pill taking
Sexual / psychological disadvantages of pill
Decreased libido Mood changes Depression Anxiety Fatigue Stress
Other Disadvantages of pill
No sti hiv protection Breast tenderness Breast pain Headaches Increased varicosities
Absolute contraindications of birth control pill
Previous thromboembolic event Previous stroke History estrogen dependent tumor Active liver disease Pregnancy Abnormal uterine bleeding Valvular heart disease in women over 35yo who smoke
Relative contraindications of brith contro
Poorly controlled hypertension
Anticonvulsants drug therapy
Migraine and headaches
Do you need backup contraception if missed pill
Yes
How long should you use backup if missed 2 active hormonal pills
7 days