Exam 1 Women's Health Chapter 52 Flashcards
What are the 3 types of birth control?
- Combined Hormonal Therapy - CHC
- Progestin Only Products -POP
- Alternatives
What are the three types of of CHC
(combined hormonal therapy)?
- Combined ORAL Contraceptives -COC
- Transdermal Patch
- Transvaginal Ring
What type of birth control is COC (Combined Oral Therapy)
COC (oral) is a type of
CHC Combined Hormonal Therapy
Endometriosis is
Abnormal location of endometrial tissue outside the uterus
Dysmenorrhea is
also known as cyclic pelvic pain
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is
a classification of irregular bleeding
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is
A disorder in the metabolism of androgens and estrogens
Premenstrual Syndrome is
Collection of cyclic physical and mood alterations
Womens’ reproductive life begins with ___ and continues through _____
Menarche and menopause
Drospirenone is an analog of _________
Spironlactone (K+ sparing diuretic) can create Hyperkalemia
It is a progestin (synthetic progesterone)
used in birth control
ONE - COMMON ENDING
drospirenONE
spironlactONE
If minipill delayed for more than 3 hours, use back up contraception for ___ hours
48
Inhibition of FSH and LH secretion results in ___
anovulation and amenorrhea
GnHR agonists inhibits the release of GnRH creating a
HYPO estrogenic environment
NO ORAL contraceptives
38 year old with breast cancer
Who should use CHC with caution
smokers and diabetics
woman on CHC misses one dose what to do
take now, back on schedule for next one
Conjugated estrogen side effects
acne,
breast tenderness,
fluid retention,
leg cramps,
nausea
What drugs interact with conjugated estrogen birth control pills?
Phenobarbital (seizures)
Topiramate (seizures)
Aspirin - (may prevent early thrombus , thins blood)
think PAP
Etonogestrel transvaginal ring falls out, what to do
if less than 3 hours, rinse and return
The patient is taking a COC birth control pill.
What symptom to call HCP for ?
COC =Combined oral contraceptives
Headache
think H - HCP=Headache
Progestin HT will reduce the risk of ______ cancer
cervical and endometrial
What causes Break Through Bleeding (BTB)
lower progesterone
why? progesterone helps maintain the lining of the uterus
How effective is CHC?
92-93%
CHC is a combination of what two hormones?
____ and ______
EE (ethinyl estridiol) - ONLY 1 type
and PROGESTIN (synthetic progesterone) 6-7 types
MAIN PROBLEMS WITH higher doses of ESTROGEN
BLOOD CLOTS -VTE, Stroke, and MI.
Side effects of higher dose ESTROGEN
Think MORE Of EVERYTHING
1. cyclic breast changes
2. dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
3. menorrhagia (heavy periods)
4. chloasma (hyperpigmentation)
5. Blood clots - VTE, stroke, MI
Overall goal of CHC is to use the ____ amount of estrogen as possible. highest or lowest amount
Overall goal of CHC is to use the LEAST amount of estrogen as possible. 20-35 micrograms
3 ways CHC’s work?
FSH and LH Suppression
1. Ovulation prevention
2. Mucus - Increase cervical mucus (sperm do not like it)
3. Uterine Lining - affects it, thinner
How does COC’s work
Same as CHCs
1. NO EGG -Ovulation prevention
2. MORE MUCOUS -Increase cervical mucus (sperm do not like it)
3. THINNER LINING -Uterine Lining - affects it, thinner
LACK OF ESTROGEN CAN CAUSE
amenorrhea/spotting
INCREASED PROGESTERONE can cause
- weight gain
- depression
- fatigue
- dec. libido
DECREASED PROGESTERONE can cause
- BTB - break through bleeding
- headaches
progesterone helps to maintain the lining of the uterus
CHC PRODUCTS - COC key points
MUST take a pill everyday.
21 days the pills are estrogen/progesterone and 7 days placebo (menstruation)
Extended cycle options
CHC PRODUCTS- Transdermal Patch
NOT effective over 198 pounds
Change patch once a week for three weeks,
no patch one week (period)
Inc. risk of VTE
If you weight 200 lbs, what method of CHC will not work for you?
Transdermal patch
CHC PRODUCTS - Transvaginal Ring
Self insert during first 5 days of period
Leave in 21 days, remove when next period comes.
Back up contraceptive first 7 days and if it comes out.
Why choice CHC that is not oral?
Avoid first pass WHICH WILL DECREASE. N/V
Adherence
Transvaginal Ring side effects
vaginal discharge
irritation
infection
smoking inc. side effects
COC. Combined oral contraceptives
Different types
Varying amounts of progesterone
Side effects. -Withdrawal bleeding
less side effects than others
DROSPIRENONE - how it works
DROSPIRENONE - a type of progesterone in COC (YaZ)
Adrenal gland releases aldosterone which holds onto Na and H20 and releases K+.
This drug decreases the amount of aldosterone released so more Na/H2O is released and K+ stays, leading to hyperkalemia and dec BP.
DROSPIRENONE - HYPERKALEMIA
DROSPIRENONE - contraindications
History of VTE
Hyperkalemia
Hypotension
CHC - Advantages
Dec. ovarian cysts
Dec. menstrual symptoms
Easy to use
Dec. inc of PID
Dec risk of certain cancers - endometrial/cervical
dec. acne