Women's Health Flashcards
1
Q
COCP mode of action
A
Inhibits ovulation
2
Q
Progesterone Only Pill (POP)
A
Thickens cervical mucous
3
Q
Desogestrel- only
A
Primary- inhibits ovulation
Also thickens cervical mucous
4
Q
Injectable contraceptive (medroxyprogesterone acetate)
A
Primary: Inhibits ovulation
Also: thickens cervical mucus
5
Q
Implantable contraceptive (etonogestrel)
A
Primary: Inhibits ovulation
Also: thickens cervical mucus
6
Q
Intrauterine contraceptive device
A
Decreases sperm motility and survival
7
Q
Intrauterine system (mirena)
A
Primary: Prevents endometrial proliferation
Also: Thickens cervical mucus
8
Q
Levonogestrel
A
Inhibits ovulation
9
Q
Ulipristal
A
Inhibits ovulation
10
Q
IUD as emergency contraception
A
Toxic to sperm and ovum