non-oral hormonal Flashcards
What are the Pregestin Pills
Norgestrel
Norethindrone
What is the advantage of progestin pills over combined OCPs
No thromboembolism
What do Progestin pills do
Decrease dysmenorrhea
Decrease menstrual blood loss
Decrease PMS Sx
How do Progestin pills act
Block ovulation in 60-80% of cycles
Thickening of cervical mucus
Endometrial alterations to impair implantation
Progestin pill AEs
Unscheduled bleeding
Spotting
What are the Non-Oral Hormonal Contraceptives
Patch Ring Progestin injection Progestin implant Intrauterine systems
What’s in the patch
Ethinyl estradiol
Progestin
What’s in the ring
Transvaginal patch basically
Ethinyl estradiol
Progestin
What’s the Progestin injection
Depo-Provera
Contains DMPA
How often do you get the Progestin injection
IM every 3 months
Progestin injection AE
Menstrual irregularities
Weight gainLoss of bone mineral density (BLACK BOX)
Where is the Progestin implant placed
Under skin in upper arm
AE for Progestin implant
Irregular menstrual bleeding
How long does the Progestin implant last
3 years
What does the Polyethylene Intrauterine system contain
Levonorgestrel