Pass Med Contraception Flashcards
If someone forgets the pill and takes it 4 hours later than usual what do they have to do
Nothing as there is a 12 hour window.
When is combined contraception including the pill patch and vaginal ring contraindicated
Women over 35 smoking 15 cigarettes a day or more
What form of contraception is contraindicated in the first 6 weeks following child birth
COCP
Which contraceptive works instantly
IUD
Which contraceptive works after 2 days
POP
How long does it take for the CoC injection implant and IUS to work
7 days
How long does a urine pregnancy test remain positive following a termination.
4 weeks
Which cancers is the COC protective against
Ovarian and endometrial
Which cancers does the COC increase the risk of
Breast and cervical
When can the copper device be given for emergency contraceptive
Up to 5 days after UPSI or 5 days post last day of ovulation
How long can you give Uliprostal after UPSI
120 hours
How long can you give levonorgestrel after UPSI
72 hours after
Wheelchair users should not be prescribed what as a first line contraceptive
COC
When is lactational amennorhoea a reliable method of contraceptive
Amenorrhoeic baby <6mths and breastfeeding exclusively
After a woman stops periods at the menopause when can they stop contraception
If over 50 one year after one year if under 50 two years
