Emergency Contraception Flashcards
Combined ECPs
Cryselle, Lo/Ovral, Low-Ogestrel, Ogestrel
Ethinyl Estradiol 100-120 mcg and Levonorgestrel 0.5-0.6 mg per dose
MOA: estrogen and progestin inhibit or delay ovulation; blocks LH surge
Progestin-only ECPs
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg tablet
MOA: Suppression of LH; inhibition or delay of ovulation
Ulipristal Acetate (UPA) ECPs
Ella
Ulipristal Acetate 30 mg tablet
MOA: selective progesterone-receptor modulator; inhibition or delay of ovulation
Copper T Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Paragard
Hormone-free
MOA: enhance inflammatory response; copper diminishes sperm motility and viability
Hormonal IUD
Mirena, Liletta
Levonorgestrel 52 mg
MOA: potential interference with sperm motility and viability