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Contraceptives Study Guide Flashcards

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Progestin-Releasing IUD (Mirena) MoA

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Endometrial atrophy&raquo_space; Inhibit implantation; Cervical mucous thickening

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Progestin-Releasing IUD (Mirena) Effects

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Decreased menstrual blood loss & severity of dysmenorrhea

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Progestin-Releasing IUD (Mirena) Cautions

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Multiple sex partners ^ risk of PID; Copper allergy; Wilson’s disease

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Progestin-Releasing IUD (Mirena) Disadvantages

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Risk of ectopic pregnancy; Rare - Uterine perforation

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2 Classes of OCPs

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Combination (Estrogen & Progestin); Progestin-only

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Monophasic OCPs

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All active pills have identical amts of hormones

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Biphasic & Triphasic OCPs

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Different amts of hormones in active pills to mimic natural cycle and reduce AEs

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Estrogen MoA

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Suppress production of FSH&raquo_space; prevent selection & emergence of dominant follicle

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Lowest Ethinyl Estradiol Dose

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20 mcg

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Effects of Lower Ethinyl Estradiol Dose

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^ risk of spotting; less margin of error for missed tabs; minimizes estrogen related side effects

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Highest Ethinyl Estradiol Dose

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35 mcg

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12
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Estrogen Side Effects

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Spotting; peripheral edema; HTN; Hypertriglyceridemia; THROMBOEMBOLISM

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Progestin MoA

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Inhibits ovulation by suppressing LH surge; Thickens cervical mucous

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14
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Drug with Most Progestin Activity

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Levonorgestrel

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Progestin with Most ANDROGENIC Activity

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Norgestrel/Levonorgestrel

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16
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OCPs safe during lactation

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Progestin-only pills (“minipills”)

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17
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Progestin Side Effects

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Mood changes; Gallbladder dysfunction

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Androgenic Side Effects of Progestin

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Increased appetite/wt gain; Acne; Hirsuitism; ^LDL & Dec HDL

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Non-contraceptive benefits of most OCPs

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Decreased risk of endometrial/ovarian CA; ectopic preg; Iron def anemia; Acne

20
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Benefit of Combined OCPs

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Prevention of ovarian cysts

21
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Risks of Combined OCPs

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Increased risk of CV events; HTN; VTE; Breast/Cervical CA; Glucose intolerance; Gallbladder dz; Hepatic tumors

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OCP contraindications

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Thromboembolic dz; Cerebrovascular dz; CV dz; Impaired liver function; Breast CA; Smokers > 35; Personal or Familial Hypertriglyceridemia

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Adverse effects of Too Much Estrogen

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Nausea; Breast tenderness; HTN; Melasma; HA

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Adverse effects of Too Little Estrogen

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Early/mid cycle spotting; Hypomenorrhea

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Adverse effects of Too Much Progestin

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Breast tenderness; HA; Fatigue; Mood changes

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Adverse effects of Too Little Progestin

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Late cycle spotting

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Adverse effects of Too Much Androgen

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Increased appetite; wt gain; Oily skin; Acne; Hirsuitism; ^LDL & Dec HDL

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Combination OCP MoA

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Inhibits ovulation; Reduced penetration of egg by sperm; Reduced implantation; Thickened mucus to prevent sperm penetration; Slowed tubal motility

29
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OCP “Starter Set” (EE & Norgestimate)

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Ortho-Cyclen; Ortho Tri-Cyclen; Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo

30
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Starting OCPs

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Start pills during first five day of cycle; use backup method for one week after starting pills

31
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When to use backup birth control

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Use for 7 days if more than 2 pills are missed

32
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Drugs Decreasing Effectiveness of OCPs

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ABX, esp. rifampin; Anticonvulsants

33
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Meds affected by OCPs

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Anticoagulants; Insulin; Hypoglycemics; TCAs

34
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Extended & Continuous OCPs

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Seasonale (84 active tabs); Seasonique (84 active tabs); Lybrel (continuous)

35
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Seasonale AE

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More intercycle spotting

36
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Seasonique Advantage

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Helps with menstrual symptoms & migraines

37
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Disadvantage of Transdermal Patch (Ortho-Evra)

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Increased failure rate in pts > 200 lbs; may have more thromboembolic risks

38
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Disadvantage of Vaginal Ring (Nuvaring)

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^ incidence of vaginitis & vaginal d/c; back up required until ring is in for 7 consecutive days

39
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Minipill Disadvantages

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Higher rate of unintended preg; Spotting is common; Must take at same time every day; > 3 hrs late requires backup for 48 hr

40
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DepoProvera Cautions

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Undiagnosed abNL vaginal bleeding; Liver dz; Severe depression; Severe CV disease

41
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DepoProvera Advantages

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Safe while lactating; Less risk of thromboembolism

42
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DepoProvera Disadvantages

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Decreased bone density

43
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Emergency Contraceptive MoA

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Inhibit/delay ovulation; Interferewith fertilization or tubal transport; Prevent implantation by altering endometrial receptivity; ineffective after pregnancy has occurred

44
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Best Emergency Contraceptive

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High dose progestin = Levonorgestrel

45
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Emergency Contraceptive Timing

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Best w/in 24 hr of unprotected sex; Labeled for use up to 72 hr after sex

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