Women's Health Flashcards
preeclampsia htn
new htn after >20w of gestation with proteinuria
gestational htn
new htn after >20w of gestation without proteinuria
chronic htn with superimposed preeclampsia
new htn <20w of gestation with proteinuria
chronic htn
new htn <20w of gestation without proteinuria
treatment options for htn in pregnancy
nifedipine
labetalol
methyldopa
progestin moa
- induces endometrial atrophy
- blocks LH surge, prevents FSH release, prevents ovulation
progestin SE
androgenic (except 4th gen - drospirenone)
benefits of drospirenone
less water retention
less acne
disadvantage of drospirenone
hyperk
thromboembolism
bone loss
benefit of cyproterone
excessive androgen conditions (only use when pt also has androgen issues)
disadvantage of cyproterone
thromboembolism
estrogen moa
stabilised endometrial lining, provides cycle control
when initiating coc on first day of menstrual cycle, need backup?
no
when initiating coc on first sunday of menstrual cycle, need backup?
backup for 7d
when initiating coc now, need backup?
at least 7d, safer until next cycle start
risks of COC
- breast cancer
- VTE
- ischemic stroke/MI
COC c/i in?
> 40 yo
fam hx/pmh of breast cancer
migraine with aura
<21 days postpartum
uncontrolled HTN
smoking at least15 sticks a day and older than 35yo