implant Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
4cm plastic rod placed in upper arm
slowly releases progestogen into circulatoin
2
Q
how long does it last
A
3yrs
3
Q
contraindication
A
active breast cancer
4
Q
mechanism of action
A
inhibit ovulation
thicken cervical mucus
alter endometrium
5
Q
inserting on day 1-5
A
immediate protection
6
Q
inserting after day 5
A
7 days extra contraception
7
Q
benefits
A
can improve dysmenorrhoea
can make periods lighter/stop
8
Q
drawbacks
A
can cause problematic bleeding
can become impalpable or deeply implanted
9
Q
bleeding pattern
A
1/3 infrequent bleeding
1/4 frequent/prolonged bleeding
1/5 no bleeding
remainder normal periods
10
Q
managing problematic bleeding
A
COCP in addition for 3mo
