Health Dimenstions of adolescent sexual behaviour Flashcards
what is UPSSI for the Fraser guidelines?
U: understanding
P: parental involvement
S: Sexual activity ongoing
S: suffering
I interests
what is the CU IUD EC?
gold standard within 5d first UPSI in cycle
OR
WITHIN 5D EXPECTED DATE OF OVULATION
what are the options of emergency contraception?
Cu IUD
ulipristal acetate EC (ellaone)
levonorgestrel emergency contraception (levonelle)
how should ulipristal acetate EC (Ella one) be taken?
-licensed for use 120 hours following UPSI
what is Ulipristal acetate?
progesterone receptor modulator
thought to delay ovulation
>effectiveness than LNG EC
how should levonorgestrel EC be taken (levonelle)?
liscensed up to 72 hours following UPSI
ineffective >96hr
double dose needs to be given if BMI>26, weight >70kg
what is levenogestrel emergency contraception?
-thought to delay ovulation
what are the modes of action of birth control?
prevents ovulation
thickens cervical mucus that blocks sperm
prevents implantation
prevents fertilisation
what is the MoA of the implant?
prevents ovulation
what are the advantages of the implant?
very effective
lasts for 3 years
can forget about it once its in its place
what are the disadvantages of the implant?
insertion and removal procedure by healthcare professional
unpredictable effect on periods
what is the MoA of the LNG-IUD?
levonorgestrel progesterone- thins the endometrium and mucus thickens
10% inhibits ovulation
can be fitted after vaginal birth or C section
what are the advantages of hormonal IUD?
very effective
lasts 3-8yrs
can forget about it once in place
fewer or no periods
what are the disadvantages of the hormonal IUD?
minor procedure to insert
can be painful
risk of light vaginal bleeding for 3-6 months after insertion
risk of perforation and expulsion
small chance of infection during first 21 days of method
what is the MoA of the non hormonal IUD?
copper kills sperm
stops implantation
mucus thicker