depot injection Flashcards
1
Q
hormones
A
progestogen only
2
Q
IM injection
A
depo-provera
3
Q
SC injection
A
sayana press
4
Q
contraindications
A
active breast cancer IHD, stroke unexplained vaginal bleeding liver cirrhosis liver cancer
5
Q
can cause
A
osteoporosis
6
Q
MOA
A
inhibit ovulation
thicken cervical mucus
alter endometrium
7
Q
injection day 1-5
A
immediate protection
8
Q
injection after day 5
A
7 days extra contraception
9
Q
how often need injections
A
12-13wks
10
Q
side effects
A
irregular bleeding weight gain acne mood changes headache flushes hair loss osteoporosis
11
Q
increased risk
A
breast and cervical cance r
12
Q
two side effects unique to depot injection
A
osteoporisis
weight gain
13
Q
problematic bleeding
A
can occur first 6mo
can take COCP for 3mo if have problematic bleeding
14
Q
potential benefits
A
help dysmoenorrhoea
reduce risk ovarian + endometrial cancer
