IUD Flashcards
why aren’t IUD’s advised for under 25
high risk of PID
two type IUD
COPPER or levonorgestrel release
info rules of levonorgestrel releasing
reduce period pain and bleed and risk of PID
- prescribe by brand as varying indications and duration of use
s/e of iUD
- pain on insertion
–intrauterine perforation s/e cant feel threads of iud , severe pelvic pain on insertion, pain in sex , pain or inc bleeding for more than a few weeks
-infection risk
why infection risk iud
- related with existing STI happens in first 20 days greatest risk
- pre insertion chlamydia screening I high risk i.e under 25, new partner, multiple partner in one year, regular partner has had other partners, local prev and history STI
- ab prophylaxis - if for emergency contraception, tx as emergency if pain for next 20 days
removing the iud procedure
1)do not remove mid cycle (without added contraception next 7 days)
2) if removal essential and upsi occur = Give ehc
3) if pregnant remove 1st trimester
Parenterl contraceptive - medroxyprogesterone injection , number of years and s/e
2 year protection
risk of osteoporosis
- delay in return to fertility and menstrual irregular
norethisterone injection how long
8 weeks
etonogestrel implant how long and s/e
3 years
risk of reaching pulmonary artery
- implant must be palpable or locate and remove asap
- unable to locate= chest imaging
Spermicidal contraceptives why
barrier contraceptives are less effective but can improve reliability in couples who use spermicide