Sexual Health Flashcards
‘Strawberry cervix’ is found in…
Trichomonas vaginalis
What is the treatment for gonorrhoea?
IM Ceftriaxone
Which contraception would not be recommended in a wheelchair user?
COCP - risk of VTE
Which contraceptive would not be recommended in breastfeeding < 6 weeks old?
COCP
What is the time limit for inserting a copper IUD as Emergency contraception?
within 5 days after the first unprotected sexual intercourse in a cycle, or within 5 days of the earliest estimated date of ovulation
What should you do if a cervical smear comes back as an inadequate sample?
Repeat in 3 months
‘Cottage-cheese like discharge’ suggests…
Thrush
What is the normal vaginal pH?
4 - 4.5
Are there any interactions with the POP and antibiotics?
no
What advice should be given to patients who have missed one COCP?
No EC needed, take missing pill ASAP
What advice should be given to patients who have missed 2+ COCP pills in week 1?
Need to use barrier method for 7 days afterwards
Consider Emergency Contraception if unprotected sex in pill-free interval or week 1
What advice should be given to patients who have missed 2+ COCP pills in week 2?
No Emergency contraception needed
Restart ASAP
Need to use barrier method for 7 days afterwards
What advice should be given to patients who have missed 2+ COCP pills in week 3?
No emergency contraception needed
Need to use barrier method for 7 days afterwards
Omit pill-free interval
What advice should be given to patients who have missed > 7 COCP pills?
Consider Emergency Contraception
Start new COCP pack
Barrier method for 7 days
What advice should be given to patients who have missed a POP?
Take ASAP
Use barrier method for 48 hours after restarting
EC only needed if unprotected sex after missed pill
