Male & Female Health Flashcards
FDA rule with hormonal contraceptives
requires dispensing with patient package insert with ALL oral contraceptives
Drospirenone
a unique progestin, it is a mild potassium-sparing diuretic with lower androgenic activity = less bloating, weight gain, PMS symptoms, acne
Progestin-Only Pills (Mini-Pills)
28 day pack (all pills are active)
Primary uses:
–> women who are breastfeeding (estrogen dec milk production)
–> women who have migraines with aura (estrogen increases the risk of stroke)
*Adherence is essentail!
-take at the same time of day, daily
-id > 3 hrs have elapsed from the regularly scheduled time, a back up contraceptive is required for 48 hrs
Non-oral Hormonal Contraceptives
-Xulane contraceptive patch: higher estrogen exposure, less effective in women > 198 lb
-Vaginal contraceptive rings: inserted into the vagina once a month
-Injectable contraception: Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate, DMPA), IM or SC q 3 months
-Intrauterine devices (IUDs): long acting
COCs: Seasonique
-extended cycle COC that has 84 days (12 weeks) of active hormone pills, bleeding occurs every 3 months
–> 84 days of EE and levonorgestral (LNG)
COCs: Amethyst
-continuous contraception, no inactive pills; no periods occur
–> 28 days of EE + LNG with no placebo pills
Contraceptive types/naming tips *
Lo: <35 mcg of estrogen (Loestrin)
Fe: includes an iron supplement (Junel Fe)
24: shorter placebo time, 24 active + 4 inactive (or Fe) pills (Minastrin 24 Fe)
Tri or 7/7/7: 3 diff hormone strengths for each “phase” or week (Tri-Sprintec, Nortrel 7/7/7)
Nor: contained the progestin norethindrone (Nora-BE)
Pro: contains a progestin (Depo-Provera)
AEs of hormonal contraceptives: Estrogen*
-Common and nonspecific: nausea, breast tenderness/fullness, bloating, weight gain, elevated BP (lower estrogen = less side effects but more breakthrough bleeding)
SEVERE & RARE:
-Abdominal pain (mesenteric or pelvic vein thrombosis)
-Chest pain (heart attack or pulmonary embolism
-Headaches (stroke)
-Eye problems (vision loss due to blood clot in the eye)
-Swelling (deep vein thrombosis)
AEs of hormonal contraceptives: progestin
late cycle breakthrough bleeding?
–> a higher dose of progestin needed
Drospirenone-containing products:
–> increased clotting risk, K+ retention
Depo-Provera:
–> bone density loss - take adequate calcium and vitamin D
Adverse effects of hormonal contraceptives: BBWs*
A. all estrogen containing products: do not use in women > 35 y/o who smoke due to risk of serious cardio events
B. Estrogen + Progestin patches (Xulane, Zafemy, Twirla): do not use in women with BMI > 30 due to increased risk of thromboembolism or decreased efficacy (T)
–> do NOT use estrogen with these conditions: hx of CVT/PE, stroke, CAD, hx of breast, ovarian, or liver cancer or migraines with aura
Considerations for drug selection: POP or non-hormonal method
-breastfeeding
-3-6 weeks postpartum
-CI to estrogen
-migraine w/ aura
-uncontrolled BP
Considerations for Drug selection: Drospirenone-Containing products
-acne
-fluid retention/bloating
-mood changes or disorder
-premenstrual dysphoric disorder (YAZ)
Considerations for drug selection: others
-mood changes or disorders: use mono phasic, extended or continuous style COCs (wont have changes in hormone levels)
-menorrhagia (heavy bleeding): Natazia or Mirena IUD
Drugs that decrease hormonal contraception efficacy
Strong inducers:
-Rifampin (requires a back up method for 6 weeks after d/c)
-Anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine, topiramate)
-St. John’s wort
-Tobacco
Risk with hep C tx: Mavyret (liver toxicity)
Drospirenone: inc potassium risk
Starting BC pills
Combo Oral Contraception:
-takes ~ 7 days of tx to achieve efficacy (requires 7 days of non hormonal method)
-start today: maximizes protection from unintended pregnancy
-Sunday start: start the Sunday after onset of menstruation
Progestin-Only Pills:
-takes 48 hrs to achieve efficacy (use back up method for 48 hrs)
-start at any time, all come in 28 days packs and all pills are active
Instructions for late or missed Hormonal Contraceptive Pills
COCs:
–> 1 late or missed pill (< 48hrs): take missed pill ASAP & take next dose on schedule (even if it means 2 pills in 1 day)
-NO EC or back up method needed
–> 2 missed pills (> 48 hrs): take the most recent missed pill (discard the rest of missed pills), take the next dose as scheduled
- if missed 2 or more pills during week 3: omit hormone free week and start next pack
-back up contraception needed for 7 days, can consider EC if unprotected sex in last 5 days
POPS:
–> if > 3 hrs past scheduled time: take pill ASAP and take next dose on schedule
-back up method needed for 48 hrs, consider EC if unprotected sex in past 5 days
Long acting reversible contraceptives
IUDS: contain levonorgestrel
–> Mirena: inserted for up to 5 yrs, approved fro heavy menses
–> Skyla: inserted for up to 3 yrs
–> Paragard: copper-T IUD, inserted for up to 10 yrs, can be used for EC or regular BC
Implant:
–> Nexplanon: rod SC that releases estongesterel for 3 yrs
Emergency Contraception (EC)
A. Paraguard IUD: 99.9% effective, use within 5 days, placed by provider, good for up to 10 yrs
B. Ullipristal (Ella): less effective if > 195 lbs or BMI > 30, use ASAP or within 5 days. RX required, take after every episode of unprotected sex
–> 30 mg dose, taken up to 5 days, delays ovulation (chemical cousin to mifepristone - Ella is lower potency)
C. Levonorgestrel (Plan B): less effective if > 165 lb or BMI > 25, use ASAP or within 3 days, available OTC, use after every episode of unprotected sex
–> LGN 1.5 mg PO x 1 take within 72 hrs of sex (vomit within 2 hrs, repeat dose)
Infertility drugs*
-not being able to reproduce after 1 yr of sex
1st line: Clomiphene (SERM): ses- hot flashes, thrombosis
2nd line: gonadotropin : SC or IM
-inc LH/FSH = ovualtion/egg release
–> Clomiphene acts as estrogen to inc LH/FSH = causes ovulation
–> aromatase inhibitors suppress. estrogen to in FSH = causes ovulation
–> Gonadotropin durgs act as LH, FSH, or hcG = causes ovulation
Pros:
-infertility drugs trigger ovulation
-they can trigger the release of multiple eggs and inc risk of multiple births
Vitamin and Mineral supps in pregnancy
-vitamin D 600 IU/day
-folic acid 600 mcg/day (400 mcg daily for adults)
-calcium 1,000 mg/day
Immunizations in preganacy*
-Influenza vaccine (inactivated)
-Tdap x1 with each pregnancy (between weeks 27 and 36)
-live vaccines are CI
Teratogens: Danger in Pregnancy*
-Acne: Isotretinoin, topical retinoids
-Antibiotics: quinolones, tetracyclines
-Anticoagulants: Warfarin
-Dyslipidemia,HP,HTN: Statins, RAAS inhibitors, ARBs, aliskiren, valsartan
-Hormones: estrodial, progesterone, raloxifene, Duavee, testosterone, contraceptives
-Migrains: Dihydroergotamine, ergotamine
-Others: hydroxyurea, lithium, methotrexate, missoprostol, NSAIDs, Paroxetine, Ribavirin, Thalidomide, Topiramate, weight loss drugs, valproic acid, Divalproex
Management during pregnancy: Morning Sickness
1) lifestyle: eat smaller, more frequent meals, avoid spicy foods
2) vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) +/- doxylamine
RX: Bonjesta, Diclegis
-Doxylamine (Unisom) 25 mg tab
-Pyridoxine (B6) 25 mg daily 2-4 x daily
Management during pregnancy: Heartburn, Constipation, Gas
H: small meals, avoid trigger foods, calcium antacids (TUMs)
Gas: Simethicone (Gas-x, Mylican)
Constipation: inc dietary fiber, water, exercise, bulk forming laxatives (Metamucil, Fibercon), docusate
Management during pregnancy: Cough, Cold and Allergies
1st line: Cromolyn
2nd line: 1st gen antihistamines (Chlopheniramine - preferred, diphenhydramine)
–> if nasal steroids are needed: Budesonide (Rhinocort Allergy) or beclomethasone (Beconase AQ)