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Emergency Contraception Flashcards

1
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methods

A
  • Copper IUD
  • Ulipristal or mifepristone/misoprostol
  • Levonorgestrel
  • Estrogen + progesterone
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Copper IUD Mechanism

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Prevents fertilization via effect of copper ions on

sperm function, prevents endometrial receptivity

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Ulipristal or

mifepristone Mechanism

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Progesterone receptor modulator; delays/inhibits

ovulation

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Levonorgestrel Mechanism

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Progesterone receptor agonist; delays/inhibits

ovulation

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Estrogen +

progesterone Mechanism

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Delays/inhibits ovulation (but more side effects)

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which methods work for up to 5 days

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Copper IUD
Ulipristal or
mifepristone
NO: Levonorgestrel
Estrogen +
progesterone
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which methods work for up to 3 days

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Levonorgestrel

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