Emergency contraception Flashcards
indications for emergency contraception ?
lack of contraception
failure of barrier/missed pills etc
what is levonelle (levonogrestel)
high dose of progesterone
mechanism of action
suppreses ovulation
when can you use levonelle?
up to 3 days after UPSI
what drug is Ella one?
anti progesterone
name a type of ella one?
ulipristal acetate
mechanism of action of ella one?
inhibition or delay of ovulation
how long can you use ella one for?
120 hours after UPSI
cautions in use of ella one?
uncontolled asthma or antacids
when can you use the copper coil ?
up to 5 days post UPSI
when can an IUD be inserted after ovulation date in women presenting after 5 days after UPSI?
up to 5 days
need to screen for what before use of copper coil?
chlamydia
what can you give if high risk of chlamydia?
prophylactic azithromycin
