Office- Contraception, Depression, Hormone therapy Flashcards
What is the mechanism of action of copper IUD?
Prevents fertilization through
Inhibition of sperm migration and viability
Cytotoxic to endometrium preventing implantation
What is the mechanism of action of levonorgestrel IUD?
Endometrial suppression
Thickens cervical mucus making sperm impenetrable
altered tubal motility
What are side effects of progetin IUD?
Headache
Breast tenderness
Nausea
Depression
abnormal uterine bleeding
What are side effects of copper IUD?
Menorrhagia Dysmenorrhea
What are indications for IUD placement?
- Wants most reliable contraception
- Wants longterm contraception
- Medical contraindications to OCPs
What are contraindications to IUD use?
Active STD
PID
Pregnancy
Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
Genital tract malignancy
Uterine anomalies
PP endometritis or septic abortion in last 3 months
What are benefits of mirena IUD?
Decreases blood flow in patients with idiopathic HMB
Amenorrhea seen in 20-80% of patients
May help to treat endometrial hyperplasia
What are the noncontraceptive benefits of OCPs?
Decrease dysmenorrhea
Decrease heavy menstrual bleeding
Regulates menstrual cycle
Decrease risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer
Decreases risk of ovarian cysts and benign breast disease
Treats endometriosis
Decreases iron deficiency anemia
How long can you use OCPs?
Age 50-55
What should you know about OCP use in regards to hypertension?
Not recommended for BP 140/90 or greater
Contraindicated for BP 160/100 or greater
What should you know about OCP use in regards to Lipid disorder?
Low dose OCP is okay if lipid disorder is well controlled
What should you know about OCP use in regards to diabetes?
OCP okay unless has had diabetes for 20+ years or microvascular disease
What should you know about OCP use in regards to migraine with aura?
Stroke risk is increased and should not be used
What should you know about OCP use in regards to rifampin?
Contraindicated
What should you know about OCP use in regards to fosamprenavir?
Contraindicated
What should you know about OCP use in regards to anticonvulsants?
Decreased efficacy. Estrogen decreases lamotrigine level. Not recommended
What are the absolute contraindications for OCP use?
Breast cancer
Estrogen sensitive tumor
Pregnancy
Unexplained vaginal bleeding
Known inherited thrombophilia
Thrombosis
Smoker over age 35
Liver disease
CHD/CVA
How does the extended OCP work?
84 days of active pill and 7 days of placebo
Menstrual cycle every 3 months
Contains ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel