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COCP
what are the steps?

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  • check eligibility (UKMEC)
  • what is it?
  • how effective is it?
  • what are the different types?
  • how does it work?
  • advantages and disadvantages
  • risks
  • starting COCP
  • missed pills
  • follow up
  • summarise
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COCP
what should you check for eligibility for UKMEC?

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any personal or family history of:
- blood clots
- breast cancer
- heart disease
- stroke
- vascular disease
- thrombophilia

any personal history of:
- diabetes
- liver disease
- gallbladder disease
- migraine with aura
- hypertension
- obesity
- smoking
- recently given birth
- currently breastfeeding

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COCP
how would you explain what the COCP is?

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contraceptive pill that contains 2 hormones
oestrogen and progestogen which is similar you body’s natural hormone progesterone

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COCP
how effective is it?

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  • can be very effective if taken correctly (91% effective)
  • 9% of people taking COCP become pregnant within 1 year
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COCP
what are the different types?

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monophasic = take tablet for 21 days followed by 7 day pill-free period

everyday pill = take one tablet each day, 7 tablets are placebo

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COCP
how does it work?

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  • prevents ovulation
  • thickens cervical mucus
  • thins lining of womb to prevent implantation
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COCP
what are the advantages?

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  • non-invasive
  • effective if taken correctly
  • reduce heavy menstrual bleeding
  • reduce menstrual pain
  • improve acne
  • improve premenstrual symptoms
  • reduces risk of recurrence of endometriosis
  • help with management of PCOS
  • reduced risk of endometrial + ovarian cancer
  • reduced risk of colorectal cancer
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COCP
what are the disadvantages?

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  • does not protect against STIs
  • can interact with other medications
  • increased risk of cervical + breast cancer
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COCP
what are the side effects?

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  • headaches
  • nausea
  • dizziness
  • breast tenderness
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COCP
what are the risks?

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VTE
- increased risk of blood clots
- increased if smoking, high BMI or immobile
- if you have multiple risk factors COCP would normally be avoided

MI + STROKE
- increased risk but still very uncommon
- if you have any risk factors, we would recommend avoiding this drug)

BREAST CANCER
- small increased risk
- risk reduces with time after stopping the pill

CERVICAL CANCER
- small increased risk after taking COCP for longer than 5yrs
- reduces with time after stopping pill

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COCP
how should you start the pill?

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  • anytime in cycle if not pregnant
  • if starting on day 1-5 = immediate protection + do not need additional contraception
  • if starting after day 5 = require additional contraception for 7 days
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COCP
what should you do if you miss one pill?

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  • take missed pill as soon as you realise
  • take next pill at the normal time
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COCP
what happens if you miss more than one pill?

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week 1 = emergency contraception

week 2 = continue as normal (additional contraception for 7 days)

week 3 = finish current pack + start next pack the next day, omitting pill free interval

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COCP
what is the follow-up?

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yearly follow-up
discuss any changes in medical history
any problems
check BP + BMI

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COCP
how long can you take it for?

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until 50 years old

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COCP
what is the safety netting advice?

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seek urgent medical attention if you experience any of the following:
- calf pain, swelling or redness
- breathlessness or coughing up blood
- weakness or loss of sensation in any of your limbs or face

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POP
what should you check for eligibility?

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  • current or past breast cancer
  • liver problems
  • pregnancy
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POP
how would you explain what it is?

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type of contraceptive pill that contains a hormone called progestogen
this is similar to natural hormone in body called progesterone

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POP
how effective is it?

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91% effective
means that 9% of women would become pregnant within 1 year

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POP
what is the main type?

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desogestrel
should be taken at the same time each day
has a 12 hour window

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POP
how does it work?

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2 main ways
- thickens cervical mucus
- prevents ovulation

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POP
what are the advantages?

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  • non-invasive
  • effective (if taken correctly)
  • can improve heavy/painful periods
  • safe during breastfeeding
  • easily reversible
  • useful when oestrogen is contraindicated
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POP
what are the disadvantages?

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  • effectiveness depends on compliance
  • irregular bleeding (can be light or infrequent or could stop completely)
  • does not protect against STIs
  • possible increased risk of breast cancer
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POP
what are the side effects?

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headaches
nausea
mood changes
breast tenderness

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POP what are the rules for starting POP?
- can start at any time in menstrual cycle - if start on day 1-5 = protected straight away + no need for additional contraception - if started after day 5 = require additional contraception for 2 days
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POP what are the rules for missing a pill?
desogestrel = missed after 12hrs - take pill as soon as you remember - additional contraception for 2 days - will require emergency contraception if UPSI occurred when pill was missed
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POP how long can you take it for?
until 55 or menopause
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IMPLANT what should you screen for when checking eligibility?
- breast cancer - unexplained vaginal bleeding - liver problems
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IMPLANT how would you explain what it is?
- small plastic device similar to a matchstick - sits under skin of upper arm - is the most effective form of reversible contraception - lasts 3 years - requires a small procedure to insert
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IMPLANT how effective is it?
over 99% effective less than 1% will get pregnant within 1 year
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IMPLANT how does it work?
- releases hormone over time - prevents ovulation - thickens cervical mucus - thins lining of womb
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IMPLANT what are the advantages?
- highly effective - lasts 3 years - easily reversible - safe in breastfeeding - may be helpful for premenstrual symptoms
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IMPLANT what are the disadvantages?
- unpredictable bleeding - does not protect against STIs - requires procedure to insert + remove (risk of bleeding, infection, nerve damage) - small increased risk of breast cancer
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IMPLANT what are the risks of insertion?
- pain and discomfort (local anaesthetic used) - bruising and bleeding - infection - deep insertion + neurovascular insertion - scarring - difficulty removing
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IMPLANT what is the safety netting advice?
seek medical attention if: - unable to feel implant - experience ongoing pain after fitting - experience unexpected or unwanted change to bleeding - unusual redness, swelling or fever around insertion site - change in medical history
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IMPLANT how long does it last for?
3 years
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COPPER COIL what should you check for eligibility?
- active PID - unexplained vaginal bleeding - endometrial cancer - pregnancy - uterine fibroids - recently given birth
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COPPER COIL how would you explain what it is?
- small plastic + copper T shaped device - sits inside womb and prevent pregnancy - requires small procedure to fit and remove it - lasts for up to 5-10 years
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COPPER COIL how effective is it?
over 99% effective less than 1% will get pregnant within 1 yr
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COPPER COIL how does it work?
- prevents sperm from surviving or reaching an egg - changes womb lining to prevent implantation
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COPPER COIL what are the advantages?
- highly effective - immediately effective - lasts up to 10 years depending on type - fit and forget - does not contain hormones - no medication interactions - safe in breastfeeding
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COPPER COIL what are the disadvantages?
- heavier + more painful periods - does not protect against STI - requires procedure to insert + remove - 1/20 risk of expulsion (highest in first 3 months) - increased risk of ectopic pregnancy - does not stop ovulation so will not help premenstrual symptoms
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COPPER COIL what are the risks of insertion?
pain (use local anaesthetic + can take paracetamol/ibuprofen before) bleeding infection perforation of anus
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COPPER COIL what is the process of insertion?
- internal exam with fingers to assess womb position - speculum inserted to see cervix - local anaesthetic applied - measuring device inserted to see length of womb - coil is inserted - threads are trimmed
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COPPER COIL what is the aftercare?
- will need to check threads - can do it yourself or can have appointment to check with speculum
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COPPER COIL what is the safety netting advice?
seek medical attention if: - unable to feel threads - experience ongoing pain - experience any unwanted/unexpected bleeding - experience any unusual vaginal discharge or fever - change to medical history
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INTRAUTERINE DEVICE what should you check for eligibility?
- breast cancer - PID - STI unexplained vaginal bleeding - endometrial cancer - liver problems - recently given birth - uterine fibroids
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INTRAUTERINE DEVICE how would you explain what IUS is?
- small plastic device that sits in womb - releases hormone to stop pregnancy - can last up to 8 years - requires small procedure to insert + remove
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INTRAUTERINE DEVICE how effective is it?
over 99% effective
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INTRAUTERINE DEVICE how does it work?
three main ways - thins lining of womb - thickens cervical mucus - prevent ovulation
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INTRAUTERINE DEVICE what are the advantages?
- very effective - fit and forget - easily reversible - safe in breastfeeding - can be used as HRT (if relevant)
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INTRAUTERINE DEVICE what are the disadvantages?
- irregular bleeding (particularly in first 6m) - does not protect against STIs - requires procedure to fit + remove - 1/20 risk of expulsion (highest in first 6 m) - ectopic pregnancy
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INTRAUTERINE DEVICE what are the side effects?
- acne - headaches - breast tenderness
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INTRAUTERINE DEVICE what are the risks of IUS?
pain (local anaesthetic + can taken paracetamol/ibuprofen before) bleeding infection perforation of uterus
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INTRAUTERINE DEVICE what is the aftercare?
- check can feel threads - can check it yourself or have follow up with speculum
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INTRAUTERINE DEVICE what is the safety netting advice?
seek medical attention if: - cannot feel threads - ongoing pain - unexpected or intolerable bleeding - vaginal discharge - change to medical history
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DEPOT INJECTION what are the contraindications?
- pregnant - thinking of becoming pregnant in next year - breast cancer - liver problems - severe arterial disease - osteoporosis - unexplained vaginal bleeding
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DEPOT INJECTION how would you explain what it is?
injection that contains progesterone
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DEPOT INJECTION how does it work?
- stops ovulation - thickens cervical mucus - thinning of womb lining
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DEPOT INJECTION how effective is it?
99% effective
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DEPOT INJECTION what are the advantages?
- long acting - effective - not associated with ovarian cysts - less painful periods - safe during breastfeeding
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DEPOT INJECTION what are the disadvantages?
- change in periods (lighter/irregular or heavier/longer) - no protection against STIs - weight gain - can take up to 1 year to regain fertility
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DEPOT INJECTION what are the side effects?
- headache - nausea - acne - mood changes - breast tenderness
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DEPOT INJECTION what are the risks?
- osteoporosis (higher risk if family history or steroid use) - breast cancer - infection (at injection site)
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DEPOT INJECTION how is it administered?
injection into muscle, usually in buttock or side of thigh
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DEPOT INJECTION how often is it given?
every 12 weeks
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DEPOT INJECTION when can it be started?
any time as long as they are not pregnant if starting day 1-5 = immediate protection if starting after day 5 = additional protection required for 7 days
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EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION what are the different types?
copper coil levonorgestrel ulipristal acetate
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EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION what is levonorgestrel?
tablet containing progestogen similar to progesterone which is produced by body
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EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION how does levonorgestrel work?
- inhibits ovulation
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EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION when can it be taken?
- should be taken within 72hrs
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EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION what are the advantages of levonorgestrel?
- safe and well tolerated - safe in breastfeeding - can start other contraception immediately after
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EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION what are the disadvantages of levonorgestrel?
- ineffective if taking enzyme inducing meds - require double dose (3mg) if BMI >26
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EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION what is ulipristal acetate?
tablet containing progesterone receptor modulator
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EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION when can ulipristal acetate be taken?
within 120hrs or 5 days of UPSI
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EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION which is more effective out of levonorgestrel and ulipristal acetate?
ulipristal acetate is more effective
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EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION what are the advantages of ulipristal acetate?
- more effective than levonorgestrel - has longer window of effectiveness
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EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION what are the disadvantages of ulipristal acetate?
- caution in severe asthma - other contraception should be restarted after 5 days - if levonorgestrel has already been used, not recommended to use ulipristal acetate in same month - breastfeeding should be stopped for 1 week (express + discard milk)

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