Female Reproductive Health

Question 1

What are commonly used female contraceptives?

Answer 1

Combined oral contraceptives
Progestogens
Combined hormonal vaginal ring
Copper IUD

Question 2

Name the emergency contraceptives

Answer 2

Levonorgestrel
Ulipristal
Copper IUD

Question 3

When is Levonorgestrel more appropriate as an emergency contraceptive?

Answer 3

If it has been less than 72 hours since unprotected intercourse
If Ulipristal has not been used in the same menstrual cycle

Question 4

When is Ulipristal more appropriate as an emergency contraceptive?

Answer 4

If it has been less than 120 hours (5 days) since unprotected intercourse
If Levonorgestrel has not been used in the same menstrual cycle

Question 5

What is the most effective contraceptive?

Answer 5

The copper IUD (99% effective)

Question 6

Name the drugs for hormone replacement therapy in menopause

Answer 6

Bazedoxifene with conjugated estrogens
Conjugated estrogens
Estradiol
Estriol
Tibolone
Levonorgestrel IUD
Medroxyprogesterone
Norethisterone
Progesterone

Question 7

How does the combined oral contraceptive prevent menstruation?

Answer 7

Oestrogen and Progestogen at a specific level in the body, will inhibit the secretion of Gonadotrophin releasing hormone from the hypothalamus and LH and FSH from the anterior pituitary gland.

Question 8

What are the symptoms of PCOS?

Answer 8

Menstrual irregularities, hyperangrogenism, polycystic ovaries, and obesity.