emergency contraception Flashcards
Levonorgestrel is it safe in breastfeeding
he same progestrogen found in the IUS (Mirena). It is a progestrogen only pill. Thus it is safe in breastfeeding, and for women in whom oestrogens are contraindicated
when should you not use levonorgestrel in what disease
liver disease
side effects of levonorgestrel
Menstrual irregularities
For most women the next period will be normal, but it can be 2-7 days late.
There may be irregular bleeding during the next menstrual cycle
Nausea
Vomiting
Breast tenderness
if someone vomits within 2hr of taking this pill what should you do
If vomiting occurs within 2 hours of administration, another pill should be given. If vomiting continues, consider IUD, or consider another dose, with an antiemetic (domperidone recommended).
Another form of contraception – e.g. COCP or POP can be started immediately
how long do both the COCP and POP need to be used
A barrier method of contraception needs to be used for 7 days (COCP), or 3 days for POCP.
how long does levonorgestrel need to be taken within
72hr
Ulipristal Acetate needs to be taken within how many hours after intercourse
120
can you breastfeed when you have taken ullipristal
what else is it contraindicated in
Contraindicated in uncontrolled asthma
Avoid breast-feeding for 36 hours (precautionary, no evidence) maybe a week
LNG and copper coil are both safe with breast-feeding
Severe liver disease
IUD can be used how many days after unprotected sex
5 days