GP - Contraception: Mode Of Action Summary Flashcards

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Combined oral contraceptive pill

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-Inhibits ovulation

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Progesterone only pill (excluding desogestrel)

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-Thickens cervical mucus

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3
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Desogestrel-only pill

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  • Primary: inhibits ovulation

- Secondary: thickens cervical mucus

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4
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Injectable contraceptives

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  • Medroxyprogesterone acetate
  • Primary: inhibits ovulation
  • Secondary: thickens cervical mucus
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5
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Implantable contraceptive

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  • Primary: inhibits ovulation

- Secondary: thickens cervical mucus

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6
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Intrauterine contraceptive device

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-Decreases sperm motility and survival

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IUS

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  • Primary: prevents endometrial proliferation

- Secondary: thickens cervical mucus

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8
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Levonorgestrel (emergency)

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-Inhibits ovulation

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9
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Ulipristal

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-Inhibits ovulation

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