Sexual Health & Contraception Flashcards
What is UKMEC
Risk score 1- Always use 2- Advantages>Risks 3- Risks> Advantages so Consider other 4- Unacceptable health risk
Examples of Combined contraception
Pills- Microgynon, Yasmin, Glaira
Evra patch
NuvaRing (Vaginal ring)
Mechanism of Action of combined contraceptive devices
Stops ovulation and increases cervical mucus
Also thin endothelium
Absolute CI to Combined contraception
Smoker >35 yrs, <6/52 post partum, breast feeding, HTN, Hx VTE, Migraine with Aura, CVD, Current Breast Ca, Liver cirrhosis
Relative CI TO combined contraception
Controlled HTN, Migraine >35, FHx VTE, BMI>35, Enzyme inducing meds
Treatment course for combined contraception
Pill- 3 weeks on, 1 week off
Patch- Change weekly and 1 patch free week per month
Ring- Leave in for 3 weeks then 1 ring free week
Advantages of COCP
Controls bleeding and pain (spotting 1st few months)
Protective vs Ovarian and endometrial cancer and CRC
What are ‘Hormonal Side effects’? Which contraception causes these?
Wx inc, Acne, Mood change, Headache
COCP. POP, Implant, Injection,
Risks associated with the COCP
Breast and cervical cancer
Blood clots
Decreased lamotrigine efficacy
What problems can the Combined ring cause? How do you alleviate this problem?
Discomfort during intercourse
Removal for a max of 3 hours to alleviate this
When is a COCP defined as ‘missed?
> 24 hours late
Advice for a missed COCP?
1st week
2nd week
3rd week
Take ASAP even if with the next one.
If you miss 2 then take one immediately and use condom for 7/7 +/-
1st= EC (Or if sex in pill-free interval)
2nd= No action
3rd= Omit pill free week
What is the 7 day condom rule for COCP?
D&V, Enzyme inducing drugs
What contraception should be stopped 4 weeks before surgery?
Any oestrogen containing
Swap to POP
Key enzyme inducers
CRAPS CBZ, Rifampicin bArbituates Phenytoin St John's wart
Examples of POPs with 3 hour and 12 hour windows
3= Micronor, Noriday, Norgestron, Femulemn 12= Cerazette, Desogestrel
MoA of POP
Increases cervical mucus, This endothelium
CI to POP
Forgetfullness
Breast cancer
Undiagnosed PV bleeding
Liver disease
Treatment course of PoP
Daily at same time
No pill free interval
Which contraception devices are progesterone based?
POP
Injection
Implant
IUS
Main SE of POP
Hormonal SE
Irregular bleeding possible
Rules for a missed PoP
Take ASAP even if with next one
If outside the defined window (>3 or >12 hrs depending on type) then condom for 2/7
EC if 2-3 days before missed pill or had sex since missed
Most effective form of contraception
Implant
How does the IUD work?
Spermicide
CI for any form of Intrauterine contraception
Pelvic infection PID <3/12 ago Gynae cancer UnDx PV bleeding Copper allergy (IUD)
How long does the IUD last?
5-10 years
What are the risks of coil insertion?
Infection risk in first 3/52 Bleeding 1/1000 Perforate 5% Expulsion Vasovagal 1/10
Aside from the risks of coil insertion, What is a major SE of the IUD
Heavier more painful periods (UNLIKE IUS)
After what age can the IUD stay in until the menopause?
> 40
What must be done before an IUD/IUS insertion? When in relation to a period can they be inserted?
STI check
Not had sex since period or first 5 days of period
When after insertion can an IUS be relied upon?
7/7
How does an IUS work?
Stops ovulation
Thins endothelium
Increases cervical mucus
Advantages of IUS
Periods become lighter therefore good for menorrhagia
There is spotting in the first 6 /12 though
CI to Implant/Injection
Breast/Liver/Genital cancer
Undiagnosed PV bleeding
Enzyme inducers (implant only)
Which contraceptive device is no affected by enzyme inducers?
Injection
Trade name of the implant and injection
Implant= Implanon/Nexplanon
Injection- Depo-Provera
How do the Implantant and injection work?
Stops ovulation, Thins endo, Cervical mucus
How long does the IUS last? When can is stay in indefinitely until the menopause?
3-5 years
> 45YRS
How long does the implant last?
3 years
How long does the injection last?
3/12
Risks/SE of implant
Hormonal SE
Insertion risks- Bruising, Expulsion, Scarring, Infection
Periods may become irregular and longer!
Risks/SE of Injection
WEIGHT GAIN Irregular/Longer periods (70% amenorrhoea though) Hormonal SE Osteoporosis Can take 12/12 for fertility to return
Given the Osteoporosis risk for the Injection, after what time period would you stop it?
> 5 yrs Stop
>2yrs ?stop
How long must you use condoms after an injection or implant is given?
7/7
What cancers is COCP protective against?
Endometrial, Ovarian and CRC
What cancers does the COCP increase your risk of?
Breast, Cervical
What age group is the IUD UKMEC2 for?
Women <20 years
When is the diaphragm used? How does it work?
Only when having sex
Laced with a spermicide
Failure rate for tubal ligation and vasectomy?
Tubal ligation - 1/200
Vasectomy- 1/2000
Which method of sterilisation is safer?
Vasectomy (Simpler, done under LA)
What does tubal ligation increase your risk of?
Ectopic pregnancy (Only small increase)
Main risks of a vasectomy?
Bruising, Haemoatoma, Infection
Some have ongoing testicular pain
How does tubal ligation affect the periods?
It doesn’t
The three types of EC
IUD- BEST
Ella One (Ulipristal)
Levonelle (Levonorgestrel)
How does Ella One work?
Selective progesterone modulator 90% effectuve
When can the three types of EC be used?
IUD/Ella One- within 5/7 of unprotected sex or earliest likely calculated ovulation
Levonelle- 72 hours of unprotected sex
How do Ella One and Levonelle work?
Delays or prevents ovulation and implantation
CI to Ella One
Been on Hormonal contraception 5/7 before
Severe Asthma/Liver disease
Enzyme inducers (CRAPS)
Caution if previous use in this cycle…
CI to Levonorgestrel
Porphyria Enzyme inducers (CRAPS) BMI >26 (Need in double dose)
Which EC can you double the dose of?
Levonorgestrel (Levonelle)
Does an IUD increase the risk of an ectopic?
No because less likely to get pregnant
But if you do get pregnant the risk is higher than someone not using an IUD
SE of Ella One and Levonorgestrel
PV bleeding, N&V, Headache, Breast/Pelvic pain
ELLA ONE DECREASES THE Effectiveness of hormonal contraception
After an ELLA ONE when is the right time to restart hormonal contraception
5/7
Use barrier methods inbetween
Advice to patient given Ella One/Levonorgestrel
Vomit within 2-3 hours= Repeat dose with domperidone
Abstain until PV bleeding gone or after 7/7 COCP/ or 2/7 POP
7/7 Breastfeeding delay
If IUD is used as EC when can it be removed?
Option for long term
4 weeks if not; check up at 6 weeks
When is the earliest point of implantation?
D6-12 Post fertilisation therefore aim to give EC by D5 post-intercourse
(D21 if post-childbirth, D5 post-abortion/miscarriage)
When is a woman most fertile?
D9-D14 of cycle