Quiz 3 Flashcards
How much estrogen typically in COCs
10-35mcg
What to monitor with drospirenone (non-testosterone-derived progestin) in COCs
hyperkalemia
Estrogen in COCs lowers what hormone
FSH
Contraindications for COCs
breast CA, VTE, factor V Leiden, smoking, HTN, migraines, seizure
Estrogen in COCs is safe to use under what dose
50mcg
These are side effects of what hormone?
Increased appetite, weight gain, mood changes, depression, fatigue, complexion changes, carb metabolism changes, increased LDL, decreased HDL, decreased libido, pruritis
Progestin
Progestin alone OC can cause….
irregular bleeding
Give depo-provers every…
13 weeks
Biggest side effect of depo-provers….
decreased bone density- don’t use more than 2 years
4 things progestin does for contraception
- prevents LH surge, inhibiting ovulation
- thickens cervical mucus
- changes motility of Fallopian tubes
- causes endometrial atrophy (thins it)
Correct contraceptive for women with CV disease
progestin-only
Side effects of which hormone?
nausea, bloating, HTN, breast tenderness, edema
Estrogen
Use what with a diaphragm
spermicide
What side effect is common with use of the diaphragm?
UTIs
Must leave diaphragm in place for ___ hours after intercourse to be effective
6