Sexual Health Flashcards
What percentage of 13-15 y/o become pregnant every year?
1%
Special considerations: contraception and people with IBD
Decreased absorption of oral contraceptives Hence use: patches P only injection IUD impalnts
What C/I contraceptive is there for people with IBS
Depo (due to incr risk osteoporosis)
How effective is breast feeding against ovulation?
98%
Why should you avoid the COCP until 6 weeks after giving birth?
Affects milk volume
What contraception are epileptics advised to use?
LARC
IUD
IUS
For how many years should a perimenopausal woman <50 use contraception after her LMP
2 years
For how many years should a perimenopausal woman >50 use contraception after her LMP
1 year
Mechanism of action COCP
Inhibits ovulation (inhibits FSH) Thickens endometrial mucus Thins endometrium
Effectiveness COCP ‘perfect use’
99.7%
Effectiveness COCP typically in 1st year
92%
Positives COCP (4)
Regular bleed
Acne improvement
Risk ovarian + endometrial Ca halved
Improves dysmenorrhoea + menorrhagia + PCOS
What does COCP increase the risk of? (3)
VTE
Ischaemic stroke
Cervical cancer
Absolute contraindications COCP (6)
Pregnancy Aa/vv thrombosis Liver disease Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding Hx O-dependent tumour Recent hydatidiform mole
Name of contraceptive patch
Evra patch
Name of contraceptive ring
NuvaRing
Who cannot use the patch?
If they weigh over 90kg
What is good about the NuvaRing?
Because it has low oestrogen levels, it can be considered by women
Mechanism of action POP
Inhibits ovulation (inhibits FSH) Thickens cervical mucus Thins endometrium
How do you take the POP?
Every day
No breaks
Must take within 3-hour window
Side effects POP
Variable bleeding pattern
Acne
Which POP have a similar efficacy to COCP?
Cerazette
Cerelle
Desorex
How often do you have the Depo?
Every 12 weeks (up to 13)
Depo failure rate?
0.2%
When can the Depo be initiated in relation to giving birth?
Anytime after delivery
What hormone does the Depo contain?
Progesterone
Where is the Depo injected? How is this different if the patient is very obese?
BUm
Deltoid if v obese
How long is the delayed return of fertility with the Depo?
12-18 months