LECTURE 6 Flashcards
Emergency COntraceptive and Medical Abortion
What are the different types of EC ?
Hormonal : Levonorgestrel , Ulipristal and uzpe method
Intrauterine COntraceptive : Copper or LNG IUD
What are the main mechanisms by which hormonal EC acts ?
*** interferes with ovulation through Progestin
Prevent fertilization ( stops sperm binding)
prevent contractility to more the ovum through the fallopian tube
Which EC prevent ovulation ?
LNG EC
Uliprsital
Which EC prevets fertilization ?
Cu-UID
Which EC prevents implantation ?
Cu-IUD
When does LNG EC works the best ?
before the LH surge and prevent ovulation
What happens during the ovulation with LH levels ?
LH surge
What is the timeframe of effectiveness of LNG EC ?
3 days and maybe 5 days
What is the most important DDI to remenber for its interaction with hormonal EC ?
Rifampin: inducer that cause the increase in the metabolism of EC
Whar are the ADR of hormonal EC ?
Spotting/breakthrough, abdominal cramping, nausea/vomiting and others
After the use of LNG, when can we expect the return of menses ?
~ 3 weeks
What is the MOA of ulipristat ?
selective progesterone agonist or antagonist
directly affects the follicular rupture
Why do we need to hold CHC or POP before restarting it after ulipristal É
ulipristal has a strong bind to the progesterone receptors and needs time to be removed before CHC or POP can be initiated.
How many days should the patient wait after taking Plan B forfor starting CHC/POP ?
Wait 5 days
How many daysof backup after ulipristal ?
14 days of backup after waiting 5 days of waiting