Contraceptives (general) Flashcards
1
Q
COCP + cancer
A
Increased risk breast + cervical
Protective against ovarian + endometrial
2
Q
Time till IUD effective
A
Instant
3
Q
Time till POP effective
A
2 days
4
Q
Time till COCP, injection, implant, IUS effective
A
7 days
5
Q
How does COCP work
A
Inhibits ovulation
6
Q
How does POP (except desogestrel) work
A
Thickens cervical mucus
7
Q
How does degogestrel only pill work
A
Inhibits ovulation
Thickens cervical mucus
8
Q
How does Depo work
A
Inhibits ovulation
Thickens cervical mucus
9
Q
How does nexplanon work
A
Inhibits ovulation
Thickens cervical mucus
10
Q
How does IUD work
A
Decreases sperm motility and survival
11
Q
How does IUS work
A
Prevents endometrial proliferation
Thickens cervical mucus
