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PROGESTERONE ONLY PILL (POP) Flashcards

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MOA of POC

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1) thickening of the cervical mucus
2) suppression of ovulation
3) changes in the uterine lining

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Formulation

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Parenteral
PO

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Side effects

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Menstrual irregularities
- Heavy/light periods (common)
- Irregular periods
- Prolonged periods
Cancer
- Increased risk of breast cancer
- weight increase
- breast tenderness
- libido changes
- mood changes
- ovarian cysts
- skin reactions

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How to take

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OD on a continuous basis
Start on day 1 of cycle
Take at same time each day
If started after day 5 of menstrual cycle = use extra protection for 2 days

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5
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What additional precautions need to be taken with POCs?

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No additional precautions needed if started within first 5 days of cycle
Need 2 days precaution if taken after that

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6
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Missed pill - when can you take

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Can take within 3 hours
Desogestrel = 12 hours
- ASAP
- usual time (can mean 2 in a day)
- Need protection till 48 hours of pills are taken correctly (7 for desogestrel)
- Need emergency contraception if UPSI happened between missed pill and 2 days after restarting medication

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Drugs which interact with POC

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  • Griseofluvin - effectiveness of POP may be reduced
  • Ulipristal - effectiveness may be reduced
  • REMEMBER ‘CRAPPS’ ENZYME INDUCERS! Carbamazepine, Rifampicin, Aprepitant, Phenytoin, Phenobarbital,
  • St John’s Wort - reduce effectiveness of POPs
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8
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What should be done if a patient is taking a progesterone-only pill alongside an enzyme-inducing drug e.g., carbamazepine or phenobarbital?

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additional barrier method is recommended, during taking and for 28 days after!

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8
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POC injection

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Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate
99.8% effective in correct usage
every 13 weeks

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9
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How effective is the depo injection?

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99.8% effective in correct usage

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10
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How long does the depo injection last?

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3 months

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Side effects of depo injection

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  • Loss of bone density may occur
  • Delayed return to fertility of up to one year after treatment cessation
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POC Implant

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Etonogesterel (Nexplanon)
99.95% effective in correct usage
* Lasts up to 3 years
MHRA Warning: neurovascular injury and migration of the implant - remove ASAP

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How effective is nexplanon

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99.95% effective in correct usage

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14
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How long does nexplanon last?

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3 years

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MHRA Warning: nexplanon

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neurovascular injury and migration of the implant - remove ASAP

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