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Lecture 7: Contraception Flashcards

1
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How common are unintended pregnancies?

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45%

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What is the main cause of 40% of unwanted pregnancies?

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Not using birth control

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Top 3 reasons for not using contraception

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  1. They dont care if they get pregnant
  2. Worried about the side effects
  3. Did not think they’d get pregnant
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What is the general consensus regarding contraceptives in adolescents?

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Give it to them!

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What other disorders may use contraceptives as a form of tx? (3)

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  1. Endometriosis
  2. PCOS
  3. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
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What are the 4 most effective contraceptive methods?

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  • Implant (F)
  • Vasectomy (M)
  • Tubal occlusion (F)
  • IUD (F)
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What methods are considered the worse for contraception?

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  • Coitus interruptus (pull-out method)
  • Postcoital douche
  • Periodic abstinence
  • Lactational amenorrhea

Not using any birth control products

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8
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When is it appropriate to restart contraceptives after delivery?

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3 months after

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What is the most effective determinant of periodic abstinence?

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Serum LH peak

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What is the MC method of periodic abstinence?

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Calendar method

It is also the least reliable

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What is the billings method/cervical mucus method for periodic abstinence?

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  • Checking ovulation by checking cervical mucus
  • Thin/watery = right before ovulation
  • Thicker = rest of cycle

Thin/watery = you are about to ovulate

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12
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What is the likely most effective method for periodic abstinence?

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Symptothermal: Cervical mucus + temperature

thick mucus + 3rd day after elevated temp should be safe?

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How does temperature vary in ovulation?

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  • Drops slightly 24-36 hrs before ovulation
  • 3rd day after onset of elevated temp = fertile period over
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What is in COC (combination oral contraceptives)?

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  1. Estrogen: ethanyl estradiol (MC), mestranol, 17b-estradiol, or estradiol valerate
  2. Progestin: norethindrone, levonorgestrel, desogestrel, norgestimate, drosperinone
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15
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Which progestin ingredient is a spironolactone analogue?

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Drosperinone, which is less androgenic but higher VTE risk.

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What is the cycle of COCs?

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  • 21 days of active hormones
  • 7 days of placebo

Newer is 24-4

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17
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What should patients expect after stopping active COCs?

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Withdrawal bleed 2-5 days after

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What are the 3 ways of beginning the administration of COCs?

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  • Ideal: first day of menstrual cycle
  • Traditional: first sunday following menses
  • Quickstart: day you get it
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When is missing a pill concerning/emergency?

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Any missed pill + coitus in past 5 days

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What is the MOA of COCs?

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Suppression of ovulation

Alters consistency of mucus
Makes endometrium less receptive to implantation

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What is the MC drug class that interacts with COCs?

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Anticonvulsants

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What are the benefits of using COCs? (8)

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  1. Reduced ovarian cx
  2. Reduced endometrial cx
  3. Improved bone mass
  4. Decreased progression of RA
  5. Improves acne
  6. Lower risk of ectopic + PID
  7. Decreased risk of benign fibrocystic breast dz
  8. Improvement in dysmenorrhea and premenstrual s/s
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What are the major SEs of COCs? (6)

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  • VTE
  • MI
  • Stroke
  • Liver dz
  • Cervical dysplasia/cancer
  • Breast cancer (controversial)

clotsx3, liver + cervix

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CIs to COCs (8)

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  • Pregnant
  • Undxd vaginal bleeding
  • Migraine w/ aura
  • Prior hx of VTE/MI/Stroke
  • Increased risk for CV issues (SLE, DM, HTN uncontrolled)
  • Smoking over 35
  • Current/hx of breast cx
  • Active liver dz

Bottom 5 are all things it enhances

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What should we keep in mind regarding POCs (progestin-only contraceptives)?

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Does not suppress ovulation

Estrogen suppresses ovulation by inhibiting FSH

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Why would someone take POCs?

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  • No estrogen effects
  • No special sequence for pill-taking
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Cons of using POCs? (3)

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  • Must take at same time daily
  • Higher rates of irregular bleeding
  • Higher overall pregnancy rate
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CIs to POCs (5)?

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  • Unexplained uterine bleeding
  • Breast cx
  • Hepatic neoplasms
  • Pregnancy
  • Active liver dz

Primarily liver issues

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What are the 3 methods for emergency contraception?

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  • Yuzpe method
  • Levonorgestrel
  • Copper IUD

After you have unprotected sex or misused contraceptive

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Describe the Yuzpe method, including dosages and dosing

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  • COCs containing levonorgestrel
  • 100mcg ethinyl estradiol + 500-600mcg levono
  • 2 doses, 12 hrs apart
  • 1st dose must be taken within 72 hrs of sex
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Main SEs of Yuzpe method (2)

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N/V, recommended to premedicate.

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Describe levonorgestrel/Plan B/Aftera, including dosages and dosing

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  • Single dose of 1500mcg of levono or 2 12hrs apart
  • Take within 72hrs
  • Prevents LH surge

Single doseor double if you want

Yuzpe is double

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Describe Ulipristal/Ella, including dosages and dosing

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  • Single dose of 30mg
  • Within 72 hrs of sex
  • Prevents LH surge/may delay ovulation post LH surge

Single dose, similar to levono/plan B

Yuzpe is the only 2 pill emergency

34
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When does a copper IUD need to be inserted to be used as emergency contraception?

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5-7 days from the time of sex

35
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When does a levono IUD for emergency contraception need to be implanted relative to last time of intercourse?

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5 days from the time of sex

36
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Why are IUDs preferred for emergency contraception? (3)

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  1. Better efficacy
  2. No drop in efficacy if BMI increases
  3. Left in place
37
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When are vaginal rings worn?

Nuvaring/Eluryng/annovera

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  • 3 weeks a month
  • Designed to be left in place
  • Can be disposable or reusable
38
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How often are transdermal patches applied for birth control?

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New patch Q weekly for 3 weeks

Same schedule as vaginal ring

39
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If a contraceptive patch becomes detached, how long do you have to apply it back?

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< 24 hrs

Otherwise, use a backup method for 1 week and then new patch.

40
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Compared to COCs, what SEs are transdermal patches more likely to have?

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  • Breast symptoms
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Higher failure rate if obese
41
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How often is a Depo Shot given?

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Progesterone shot IM Q 3 mo

42
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Major SE of Depo Shots?

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Decreased bone density

43
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What is contained within the nexplanon implant?

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Progesterone

44
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How long does nexplanon work?

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approved for 3 yrs

May work up to 5

Small rod, small time

45
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MC SEs of nexplanon (3)

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  • Irregular menses
  • Wt gain
  • HA
46
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How long is a copper IUD good for?

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10 years

47
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CIs to Copper IUD (5)

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  • Intrauterine contents: Pregnancy/displaced uterus
  • Infections
  • Uterine/cervical cx (known or suspected)
  • Wilsons
  • Allergy
48
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How long does a levono IUD last?

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8 years

Mirena

49
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How does usage of a levono IUD work initially?

Mirena

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  • First causes irregular menses for 3-4 months
  • Decreases menorrhea after
  • Then improves
50
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How long do kyleena and skyla, the lower dosage levono IUDs, last?

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  • Kyleena: only up to 5 yrs
  • SKYla: only up to 3 yrs

Kyleen is sky’s big sister

51
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What are the 2 main benefits of Mirena over Kyleena and Skyla?

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  • Longer lasting (up to 8y)
  • Can also be used to treat heavy menses or dysmenorrhea

Mirena is kyleen’s older sister

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CIs to progesterone IUDs

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  • Intrauterine contents
  • Infections
  • Cancer (uterine/cervical/breast)
  • Acute liver dz
  • HSR
  • Prior ectopic
53
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How do you check if an IUD is still in place?

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Check if the string is still hanging out

54
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What is the primary ingredient of most spermicides?

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Nonoxynol-9 (destroyer of sperm): much cheaper

55
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What is the alternative, more expensive option to nonoxyl-9 for spermicide?

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Phexxi, which is acid based and lowers vaginal pH.

Also makes a physical barrier

PHexxi = affects pH

56
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Patient education regarding using spermicides (5)

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  • Place right before sex: lasts 1 hr
  • Avoid douching for 6 hrs after
  • They suck
  • DO NOT PROTECT AGAINST STDs
  • Can cause local inflammation
57
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What is a contraceptive sponge?

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Sponge impregnated with nonoxyl-9

Leave in for 6 hrs after, but you can place it 24 hrs prior

For if you’re not sure if you’re doin it

58
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What are condoms generally made of?

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Latex

59
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Which condom material is permeable?

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Lamb’s cecum

60
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What might an internal/female condom might be useful for?

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Reducing risk of HIV

61
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What are the components of a diaphragm + spermicide?

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  • Physical barrier
  • Spermicide on cervical side
62
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What are the issues with a diaphragm + spermicide setup? (2)

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  • Need spermicide to work
  • Need to fit them

6 hours prior, 6-24 after

63
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What is a cervical cap?

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  • Literally a cup for your cervix
  • Can put spermicide in it
  • Gotta check after sex everytime
64
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What is the MC method of contraception worldwide for women?

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Sterilization

65
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Who legally cannot get permanent contraception?

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  • Pts < 21 (for most states)
  • Mentally incompetent
66
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4 methods for female tubal sterilization

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  1. Electrocoagulation (low failure, high complication)
  2. Mechanical tubal occlusion (favorable long-term BUT NO LONGER DONE IN THE US!!!!!!!)
  3. Ligation of tube with suture material
  4. Salpingectomy (complete removal, estimated high efficacy)
67
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Which female tubal sterilization technique is most associated with ectopic pregnancy?

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Electrocoagulation

The one with high complication rate

68
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Why do we not use chemical tubal occlusion?

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Carcinogenesis and toxigenesis

69
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Why is male sterilization preferable?

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  • Easier to reverse
  • Much lower failure rates and postop complications
70
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Safest and most effective method for abortion?

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Suction curettage

12 wks or less gestation

71
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What are the 4 combinations used for medical abortion? MC and effective among them?

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  1. Mifepristone (mifeprex) + Misoprostol (Cytotec): MC and effective (mi & mi)
  2. Methotrexate + misoprostol
  3. Misoprostol alone
  4. Oral anti-progestin followed by misoprostol 48h after

Primarily used in 1st trimester, < 49d from FDLMP

Cytotec is in ALL 4 METHODS

72
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After the 1st trimester, what are some of the abortion methods? (3)

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  1. Intra-amniotic instillation (replacement of amniotic fluid with hypertonic saline)
  2. Dilation and evacuation (MC): modified suction curettage
  3. Hysterectomy/hysterotomy (cervical stenosis)
73
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When is menstrual regulation used primarily?

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Lack of access to pregnancy tests

74
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What is the MOA of cytotec/misoprostol?

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Synthetic PGE1

Causing contractions and ripening

75
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When are we concerned about long-term for abortion sequelae?

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2 or more procedures (increased risk of mid-trimester loss)

76
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After abortion, how long should intra-vaginal products be avoided?

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2 weeks

Including sex

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