Gyno Part 2 Flashcards
Pregnancy and fertility testing
COC side effects?
amenorrhea
nausea and vomiting
breast pain
bloating
mood changes such as depression
headache
Acne
B-breakthrough bleeding, breast tenderness, bloating (wt gain)
C- chloasma
Headache
Nausea /vomiting
Mood changes
Can plan B be used in patients at risk of thrombosis?
yes
In addition, Depo Provera, progestin-only pills, condoms, and diaphragms are all also estrogen-free and safe for people with a high blood clot risk. Emergency contraception (such as Plan B, One-Step, and Take Action) does not contain estrogen, so it does not increase blood clot risks.
Highest blood clot in COC
What are absolute CI to COC
- breast cancer or hormone dependent cancer
- CVD or history
- complicated valvular heart disease
- current or past history of VTE/PE
- DM with microvascular complications
- hx of current MI/ ischemic heart disease, vascular disease
- uncontrolled HTN
- current pregnancy
- <6 wk PP if BF
- migraine with aura
- Liver disease
- smoker >35 years
- Smoker >15 cigs/day
CHC danger signs
ACHES
a-abdominal pain (severe)
c- chest pain (severe)
h- headaches (severe)
e- (eye problems; blurred vision, flashing lights, blindness)
s-severe leg pain (DVT)
when is plan B most effective
within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse
Which contraceptive is CI if patient has migraines with aura?
and which contraceptive can they use instead?
COC
instead can use progestin only contraceptive (depot provera, implant) or Copper IUD (flex T)
are tampons recommended while using nuvaring?
concurrent use of vaginal tampons are not recommended, can use tampons after vaginal ring is removed
Nuva ring:
-can be self inserted
-worn continuously x3 weeks, removed x1 week
if ring left out of vagina >3h, use backup method x 7days
if ring removal <3 hours, OK- just re-insert SAME ring
Who is the ring CI for?
same people as CHC
Patch (Evra):
-apply ONCE weekly x 3 weeks (on same day each week) follow by 1 week off
-apply to dry intact skin of buttock, abdomen, upper outer arm or upper torso
if off for <48 hours, apply NEW patch
-> detachment <24h; OK, just reapply the SAME patch
if off for >48 hours, apply NEW patch and use back up method x7 days
When is the patch CI?
Relative: body weight ≥90 kg (decreased efficacy).
Same CI as CHC
which medications decrease CHC efficacy?
anti-convulsants
rifamycin
Antivirals
GLP1 Agonists (space admin)
Progestin only pill
(Norethindrone, Drospirenone)
Noretindrone -> if you miss >3hours (use back up contraception for 2 days; if unprotected sex in the last 5 days use EC)
Drospirenone -> if missed 1 pill, take ASAP, use back up contraception x 7 days
What is CI to progestin? when do you use this vs. estrogen po
preferred if CI to estrogen in COC
BUT
CI:
-abnormal uterine bleeding
-adrenal insufficiency
-renal impairment
-hepatic impairment
Your patient is having breakthrough bleeding during CHC, what is the management?
common in first 3 months
if persists beyond, check for other causes (chlamydia, poor adherence, smoking or DI)
Your patient is having early breakthrough bleeding, what is the management?
change to CHC with increased estrogen (1-9d) ->have a estrogen deficiency
Your patient is having late breakthrough bleeding, what is the management?
change to CHC with increased progestin if later bleeding (10-21d) -> they have a progestin deficiency
Your patient is having breast tenderness with CHC, what is the management?
If persist beyond 3 months, evaluate the cause
Change CHC to less estrogen
Your patient is having acne with CHC, what is your management/
sometimes worsens before it gets better ; usually improves long term
Can change to CHC with less androgen or none (Yasmin, Yaz= Drospirenone, noregestimate)
Your pt is having nausea due to CHC, what do you recommend?
Often subsides in 3 months but if not take with food, or at HS or change to a lower estrogen content
Your pt is complaining of excessive weight gain while taking OCP, what do you recommend?
may increase appetite in 1st month but overall little or no weight gain with low dose CHC
-> review lifestyle factors
Yasmin/ yas possible less weight gain (diuretic effect)
contraceptive for bulimia? which do you recommend if she continues to vomit
long acting reversible contraceptive methods (IUD) is first line for women with eating disorders
Pregnancy- can return to ovulation <1 month for most once discontinue of OCP
Your patient is 3 weeks post partum and is hoping to start a contraceptive, which is the most appropriate?
Progestin only if planning on BF
If not breastfeeding can start COC at 3 weeks PP
What are emergency contraceptive options?
Emergency contraceptive prevents FERTILIZATION NOT IMPLANTATION.
-> if egg already fertilized not going to work.
- Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg x1 dose (plan B)
- Ulipristal (ella) 30mg x1 dose
OR
IUD insertion stat
#1 Copper IUD (insert within 5-7 days if pregnancy r/o)
or
(off label) Levonorgestrel 52 mg IUD
Timeline:
PILLS: Taken 3-5 days (ideally within 72hs)
IUD: insert within 5-7 days
What if Debbie had also been taking carbamazepine (Tegretol) for seizures? How would this impact the NP-PHC’s decision to prescribe emergency contraception for Debbie?
Tegretol is a strong (CYP 3A4 inducer) which decreases the concentration of hormonal contraceptives; and can result in contraceptive failure.
When using levonorgestrel (Plan B) for emergency contraception; recommendations suggest doubling the dose of levonorgestrel to 3mg x1 dose for women who have used enzyme-inducing drugs in the last 4 weeks.
Your client vomited 2 hours later after taking plan B; what is your recommendation?
if vomiting <2 hours after ingestion -> repeat dose.
when is HCG highest in your blood?
9am-12pm
when is it best to test for pregnancy test?
first urine test 1 day after missed period
which are ways to monitor fertility
basal body temp
-must be taken same time each day
-elevated levels cause a rise in body temp about 12-24 hours prior to ovulation
-temp rise occurs over a period of up to 3 days and is usually maintained until pt day of menses
-once you see the rise in temp; have sex q2 days
cervical mucus (abundant water discharge 3-4 days BEFORE ovulation)
endometrial biopsy
urinary LH (peak 20-48h before ovulation)
-superior
-usually ovulation likely to occur 36 hours following LH surge
menstrual cycle hx
saliva based kits
-prior to ovulation, estrogen levels rise causing an increase in salinity of saliva, which produces fern like patterns when the saliva is dried = usually 3-4 days prior to ovulation
fertility monitors
**if trying for a baby -> need to avoid artificial lubes (it interferes with motility)
How often should you have intercourse?
Q2days before expected ovulation
-sperm lives in reproductive tract for 5 days
-sperm needs 2 days for replenishment (more frequent intercourse, smaller volumes and less sperm count)
what are risk factors for PMS
-increase BMI
-hx domestic violence, physical or emotional trauma
-substance abuse
-major depression
-postpartum depression
diagnosis of PMS
-present during luteal phase
-reach peak during menses and remit at onset of menses
-severe enough to affect interpersonal relationship
-absent during follicular phase
want women to watch daily symptoms x 2 cycles
What are nonpharm interventions one can do
- Lifestyle modification
-relaxation, stress reduction techniques (acupuncture, reflexology, massage, light therapy)
-appropriate sleep hygiene
-moderate exercise could be beneficial (3-4x/weekly) - Dietary modification
-caffeine restriction
-small frequent carbohydrate services for women with symptoms
-restrict salt intake in luteal phase (can help with fluid retention)
pharm interventions for PMS, Pain, Fluid retention and breast tenderness
Pain,headache, muscle aches -> NSAIDS
For fluid retention:
Mg 200-400mg t/o menstrual cycle
or
Calcium carbonate 1200mg daily
PMS
Low dose calcium carbonate 400mg daily could alleviate symptoms of MILD PMS
Pyrodixine (B6) ->could help
SSRI: (offer short term clinical benefits **/ can take continuously or only during luteal phase)
SNRI also helpful but less effective than SSRI (clomipramine, duloxetine, venlafaxine)
breast tenderness
Spironolactone
bromocriptine
cabergoline