emergency hormonal contraception (s1) Flashcards
1
Q
what is a PGD
A
a healthcare specialist thst can supply specific medications without seeing a doctor or dentist
2
Q
why are PGDs needed
A
- supports the self care and imroving the health of pateints
- improving choice and convenience of meds
- provides additional support and advice to patients
- improves primary care capacity
3
Q
what is the main aim of allowing PGDs to give EHC
A
allows healthcare proffesionals to increase the publics knowledge os risks relating to STIs
4
Q
what is the definition of EHC
A
measures taken after an act of unprotected intercourse to avoid pregnancy
5
Q
summarise the stages of the ovarien cycle
A
- follicals develop as FHS increases
- FSH levels decrease and one or two follicals develop
- follicles release oestrogen and causes uterus lining to thicken
- LH and FSH levels increase. LH stimulates ovulation
- ruptired follicle releases progesterone which causes the lining to thicken and be maintained
- loss of progesterone initiates a new cycle
