Contraceptives II Flashcards
Contraception Options
Postcoital Transdermal Intravaginal Injectable Implantable Oral
Injectable example
Depro-Provera and Depo-SubQ Provera
Progestin only
Depo-Provera Info
Inject IM or SQ every 3 months
Good for pt who can’t use estrogen
Can cause amenorrhea
Depo-Provera special property
Fertility doesn’t return for 10-12 months after discontinuation
Intrauterine contraceptives
Mirena
ParaGard
Implantable devices
Implanon
Nexplanon
Progesterone implantables
Mirena
Implanon
Nexplanon
Abnormal implantable?
ParaGard; releases copper
Implantable Contraceptive Info
Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives
Up to 5-10 years
Progestin does what?
Prevents ovulation and thickens cervical mucus
Copper does what?
Interfere with sperm transport and prevent implantation
Good candidate for intrauterine devices
At least one child
Monogamous relationship
No PID
No etopic pregnancy
Intrauterine devices AE
Ab cramping
Bleeding
Expulsion
Transdermal Contraception Drug
Ortho Evra
Transdermal Info
Apply new patch once weekly for 3 weeks
Obesity issue
Intravaginal Contraception drug
Nuvaring