Module 19 sexual health Flashcards
dysmenorrhea
painful mestration
- usually begins with the onset of menses or 1-2 days before
dysmenorrhea associated s/s
nausea vomiting diarrhea headaches dizzy back pain
primary dysmenorrhea
recurrent, menstrual-related pain in the absence of pelvic pathology
- thought to be due to release of prostaglandins from the endometrium
secondary dysmenorrhea
describes painful menstruation in the presence of pelvic pathology
- endometriosis
- ovarian cysts
- infection
best contraception for young women
long-active reversible contraception
progesterone only Hormonal contraception
implant
IUD
Depo
mini-pill
combined hormonal contraception
oral contraceptive pills
skin patch
vaginal ring
implant
subdermal space of the upper inner non-dominant arm
controlled release of etonogestrel over a period of 3 years
MOA: ovulation suppression
- prevent conception by thickening the cervical mucus and altering the endometrial lining
Copper IUD
ParaGard
approved for 10 years
MOA: produce a sterile foreign body reaction within the uterine cavity -> hostile environment for the sperm
Hormonal IUD
Liletta: 3 years Mirena: 7 years Skyla: 3 years Kyleena: 5 years MOA: create a sterile foreign body reaction within the uterine cavity -> hostile environment for sperm
DEPO
progestin-only contraceptive injection every 3 months - intramuscular (150mg) or subQ (104mg) Repeat injections every 11-13 weeks Can go as long as 15 weeks
Transdermal contraceptive patch
Xulane
thin, beige adhesive patch w/ progestin norelgestromin and ethyl estradiol
- apply to torso, buttocks, upper arms
- change weekly
Nuvaring
soft, clear, flexible ring that releases the progestins etonogestrel and ethinyl estradiol
- insterted into the vagina
- replaced monthly
combined hormonal contraception MOA
progestin component provides the majority of the contraceptive effect by preventing ovulation via negative feedback on the HPO axis
estrogen component is added to stabilize the endometrium and all for better cycle control
progestin only pills, mini-pill
MOA: thickening of cervical mucus, blocking sperm from entering uterus