Family Planning Flashcards
actions, sexual practices or surgical procedures to prevent fertilization between the female egg and the male sperm
birth control
devices, meds, agents, surgical procedures to prevent/terminate pregnancy
contraception
what are the 3 “highly effective” contraceptive methods?
injectable contraceptives
intrauterine devices
sub-dermal progestin implants
what are 3 “effective” contraceptive methods?
oral
transdermal patches
vaginal rings
what are 5 “less effective” contraceptive methods?
condoms
diaphragms
cervical caps
spermicides
sponges
do women need a pap smear to get a Rx for birth control pills?
no
the 1st norgestrol (progestin only) available online, at pharmacies, and grocery stores
OPILL
what are 6 side effects of OCPs?
breast tenderness
nausea
increased headaches
moodiness
weight change
spotting
how do OCPs work?
stops ovulation
thins uterine lining
thickens cervical mucus
what are the 5 warning signs of combined OCPs?
Abdominal pain
Chest pain/SOB
Headaches
Eye problems
Severe leg pain
what are 4 CI to taking combined oral contraceptives?
women over 35 who/with:
smoke
diabetes
hypertension
migraine headaches
what is the general guidance for OCPs? (3)
once a day at same time everyday
use condom for 1st month
use condom for 1 week if miss pill or taken late
birth control shot (progestin) given once every 3 months to prevent pregnancy
depo-provera
how does depo-provera work?
stops ovulation
stops menstrual cycles
thickens cervical mucus
what are 5 side effects of depo-provera?
spotting
headaches
breast tenderness
dizziness
loss of libido
what is the CI for depo-provera?
women who wish to become pregnant soon (reverses slowly)
placed in the body and filled with progestin to prevent ovulation
implants
what are 3 advantages of contraceptive implants?
no menses/very light
decreased cramping
immediate fertility return after removal
what are 6 side effects of contraceptive implants?
unpredictable bleeding
headaches
acne
breast tenderness
hair growth
ovarian cysts
vaginal contraceptive containing both estradiol and progestin
vaginal ring
must be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse or failure of contraception method
emergency contraceptive pill
prevent pregnancy by blocking the egg and sperm from meeting
barrier method
chemicals that kill sperm in the vagina
spermicides
what is the most common and effective barrier method when used properly?
male condom
latex barrier placed inside the vagina during intercourse; spermicidal jelly used before insertion
diaphragm
latex barrier inserted in vagina before intercourse that fits around the cervix with suction
cervical cap
how long must a cervical cap be left in place after intercourse?
6 hours
T shaped object placed in uterus to prevent pregnancy and is ideal for long-term contraception
IUD
