Monday - Contraceptives - Pearson Flashcards
Method effectiveness vs user effectivness
method - theoretical
user - actual
Natural methods
don’t have sex
not ejaculation around ovulation - 5days prior or 3 days after ovulation
checking basal temperature
cervical mucous - ovulating when it’s abundant/egg white/watery
require a regular cycle
When does ovulation happen in the menstrual cycle (normal)
14 days in 28 day cycle
day
day 18 in longer cycle
luteal phase is constant 14 days prior to period
Barrier methods
female condom male condom spermicide diaphragm cervical cap sponge
Male Condoms
BEST STI protection
many have spermicide on them
recommended to use along with other options
Female Condomas
non-latex
also prevent STI
more expensive
make them less noisy now -_-
Diaphragm
requires fitting
use with spermicide
need to leave in for 6 hours after intercourse
they are latex
cervical cap
silicone
must be fit
leave in for 6 hours after intercourse
sponge
moisten and insert for up to 24 hours, not super effective
increase UTI’s
spermicide
damages cell membranes of sperm and bacteria, can cause irritation. best if used with condom or diaphragm
Primary moa for hormonal methods
estrogen and progesterone inhibit Gonadotropin release - prevents ovulation
contraindications with estrogen/progesterone
stroke CAD estrogen dependant tumor pregnancy smoker over 35 migraine with nuro sx
off label oses for OCP’s
reduce dysmenorrea/menorrhagia
decreases ovarian, endometrial and colorectal cancers
improves acne
improves osteopenea
Main differences in pill contraceptives
all have ranging amounts of estrogen
range in amount and type of progesterone
side effects of the pill
breast tenderness
headaches
nausea
bad lipid profile
first gen oral drug with fewer side effects
norethindrone