Planned and unplanned pregnancy Flashcards
Is free contracetion available on the NHS?
yes
What is the most popular method of contraception in Europe?
The combined oral contraceptive pill
What is contraception?
The use of hormones, a device or procedure to help a woman stop getting pregnant.
What are the pros of the combined contraceptive pill
Almost 100% reliable, regular, lighter, less painful periods
What are the cons of the combined contraceptive pill?
Breast tenderness, nausea, weight increase, depression, lost libido, risk of thromboembolism if high bmi, smoker or family history. Increases BP
How does the progesterone-only pill work
Makes the cervical mucus viscid, endometrium not conducive to implantation
What are the cons of the progesterone only pill
Menstrual disturbances, taken every day wth meticulous compliance
How do contraceptive implants work
Small flexible rod placed under skin of upper arm releasing progesterone hormone, works for up to three years and is over 99% effective
What do progesterone inejctions do
Prevent ovulation, thicken cervical mucus anf antrophy the endometrium
How often ar progesterone injections taken
8-12 weeks
What are the side effects of progesterone injections
Spotting, delay of up to 18 months for fertility to return
What barrier methods are there
Diaphragm, female condom, contraceptive sponge,
What does IUD mean
Intrauterine contraceptive device
How do IUDs work
The IUCD creates an inflammatory response in the endometrium. Copper affects endometrial enzymes and oestrigen uptake thus rendering the endometrium hostile to implantation
Side effects include mennorhagia, dysmennorrhoea, bacterial vaginosis.
What is the lactational amenorrhoea method
For first 6 months following birth when fully breastfeeding, women totally amenorrhoeis
