Lesson 15 Flashcards
Hormonal contraceptives can be administered ??
Orally
Vaginally
Trans-dermally
Implantation
Injection
Must be prescribed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or nurse midwife after a pelvic examination or pap smear
Oral route
The mini pill
Progestin-only Oral Conceptive
Contains progestin only and must be taken every day at the same time each day
Progestin-only Oral Contraceptive
Contains progesterone and estrogen
Combination Oral Contraceptives
Suppress FSH and LH
Estrogen
Interferes with tubal transport and endometrial proliferation
Progesterone
Cause a a decrease in a permeability of cervical mucus
Progesterone
Women who take COC / Combined Oral Contraceptives won’t be able to get pregnant for ___
1 year to 8 months
Ovulation can be stimulated by ______ therapy to restore fertility
Clomiphene Citrate
Refers to patches that slowly but continuously release a combination of estrogen and progesterone
Transdermal conception
The transdermal contraception patches is applied every _____
Each week for 3 weeks
The transdermal contraception patches may be applied to what body parts
Upper outer arm
Upper torso
Buttocks
Abdomen
A silicone ring that surrounds the cervix and continually releases a combination of estrogen and progesterone
Vaginal ring (nuva ring)
Vaginal ring is left in place for ______, then removed
3 weeks, and removed for 1 week