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pre-IC16 & IC16 Flashcards

1
Q

How does progestin and estrogen prevent ovulation?

A

Progestin block LH surge + estrogen suppress FSH release

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2
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Which substance provide most contraceptive effect?

A

Progestin

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3
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Which substance stabilize the endometrial lining and provide cycle control?

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Estrogen

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4
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Will there be period for progestin only contraceptive?

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No

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5
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Most commonly used estrogen

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Ethinyl estradiol

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6
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Androgenic SE examples

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Acne, oily skin, hirsutism

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7
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Usually, lower or higher estrogen dose is used?

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Lower

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8
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Factors favoring higher doses of EE (30-35 mcg)

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  • Obesity or weight > 70.5 kg
  • Early to mid cycle breakthrough bleeding/spotting
  • Tendency to be non-adherent
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9
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Which is the ONLY progestin agent that does not have androgenic effects?

A

Drospirenone

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10
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Adverse effects of Drospirenone

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hyperkalemia, thromboembolism and bone loss

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11
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Monophasic vs multiphasic COC

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Mono: Same amounts of estrogen & progestin in every pill
Multi: Variable amounts of estrogen and progestin

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12
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Benefit of monophasic COC

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Less confusing, less complicated miss-dosed instructions

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13
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Benefit of multiphasic COC

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Tend to have lower progestin overall -> lesser side effects

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14
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Regimen for Conventional cycle COC

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21 days active pill + 7 day placebo = 28 days

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15
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Which COC leads to lesser periods?

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Extended-cycle / continuous COC

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16
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Regimen for Extended-cycle / continuous COC

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84 days followed by 7 days placebo (no placebo at all for continuous)

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17
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Which method does not need backup contraceptive?

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First Day Method

18
Q

When to avoid/stop COC to prevent breast cancer?

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Avoid: Age > 40; Family history/ risk factors of breast CA
Stop: Current/ recent PMH of breast CA (within 5 years)

19
Q

Which substances could contribute to venous thromboembolism?

A

Estrogens & New generation progestins (esp Drosperinone, Cyproterone & Desogestrel)

20
Q

Alternative contraceptive methods to avoid VTE

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  • Low dose estrogen with older progestins
  • Progestin-only contraceptive
  • Barrier methods
21
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What to do if one COC pill is missed < 48h?

A
  • Take the missed dose immediately and continue the rest as usual
  • This may mean 2 pills on the same day
22
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What to do if two or more consecutive COC dose missed (more than 48 hours)?

A
  • Take the missed dose immediate and discard the rest of the missed doses
  • Continue the rest as usual (may have 2 pills on the same day)
  • Backup contraceptive required for at least 1 week
23
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What to do If the COC pills were missed during last week of hormonal tablets (e.g. day 15-21)

A
  • Finish remaining active pills
  • SKIP hormone-free interval and start a new pack the next day
  • Backup contraceptive for at least 1 wk
23
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Contraindication with progestin only pill

A

current/ recent history of breast cancer

24
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What to do If late POP dose by > 3 hours?

A

back up for 2 days

25
Q

How to use transdermal contraceptives?

A

Applied once weekly for 3 weeks followed by 1 patch-free week

26
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How long is vaginal ring used?

A

Used for 3 weeks then discarded

27
Q

Transdermal patch/ vaginal ring has the highest risk of ____ compared to other methods

28
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Regimen for progestin injections

A

IM injection every 12 weeks

29
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SE for progestin injection

A
  • Variable breakthrough bleeding esp the first 9 months
  • Weight gain
  • Short term bone loss
30
Q

Limit use of progestin injection to no more than ____

31
Q

Which IUD results in Heavier menses/bleeding ?

A

Copper IUD (compared to levonorgestrel)

32
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MOA of IUDs

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inhibition of sperm migration, damage ovum, disrupt transport of fertilized ovum.

If with progestin -> endometrial suppression, thicken mucus

33
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3 categories of Long acting reversible contraception (LARC)

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  • Hormone releasing implant (Subdermal Progestin Implants)
  • Levonorgestrel IUD (hormone releasing)
  • Copper IUD
34
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Proteinuria: 24h-urinary protein (UTP)

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≥ 300 mg

35
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Proteinuria: Dipstick protein

36
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Proteinuria: Urine protein: creatinine ratio (uPCR)

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> 0.3 mg/dL

37
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Signs of end- organ damage

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  • Platelet count < 100
  • Neurological complications
  • LFTs > 2X ULN
  • Doubling of SCr in absence of other renal disease
  • Pulmonary edema
38
Q

Treatment for HTN in pregnancy

A

Nifedipine ER/ labetalol

39
Q

Prevention of preeclampsia

A

Low dose aspirin (100mg or more daily)

40
Q

Who should take aspirin for prevention of preeclampsia? and When??

A

HTN on previous pregnancy, multifetal gestation, autoimmune diseases, DM, CKD, etc

To be started after 12 weeks, ideally before 16 weeks, and continued till delivery

41
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When does headache (For COC) usually occur?

A

During pill-free interval

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