Contraceptives Study Guide Flashcards
Progestin-Releasing IUD (Mirena) MoA
Endometrial atrophy»_space; Inhibit implantation; Cervical mucous thickening
Progestin-Releasing IUD (Mirena) Effects
Decreased menstrual blood loss & severity of dysmenorrhea
Progestin-Releasing IUD (Mirena) Cautions
Multiple sex partners ^ risk of PID; Copper allergy; Wilson’s disease
Progestin-Releasing IUD (Mirena) Disadvantages
Risk of ectopic pregnancy; Rare - Uterine perforation
2 Classes of OCPs
Combination (Estrogen & Progestin); Progestin-only
Monophasic OCPs
All active pills have identical amts of hormones
Biphasic & Triphasic OCPs
Different amts of hormones in active pills to mimic natural cycle and reduce AEs
Estrogen MoA
Suppress production of FSH»_space; prevent selection & emergence of dominant follicle
Lowest Ethinyl Estradiol Dose
20 mcg
Effects of Lower Ethinyl Estradiol Dose
^ risk of spotting; less margin of error for missed tabs; minimizes estrogen related side effects
Highest Ethinyl Estradiol Dose
35 mcg
Estrogen Side Effects
Spotting; peripheral edema; HTN; Hypertriglyceridemia; THROMBOEMBOLISM
Progestin MoA
Inhibits ovulation by suppressing LH surge; Thickens cervical mucous
Drug with Most Progestin Activity
Levonorgestrel
Progestin with Most ANDROGENIC Activity
Norgestrel/Levonorgestrel
OCPs safe during lactation
Progestin-only pills (“minipills”)
Progestin Side Effects
Mood changes; Gallbladder dysfunction
Androgenic Side Effects of Progestin
Increased appetite/wt gain; Acne; Hirsuitism; ^LDL & Dec HDL