Women's health lecture 2 Flashcards
How many pregnancies in US are unplanned?
More than 50%
Two general MOA for contraception
- Inhibit the development and release of egg
- imposing a mechanical, chemical or temporal barrier between the sperm and egg
What is considered a barrier between sperm and egg (not expected)
intrauterine contraception
Secondary mechanism
alter the ability of the fertilized egg to implant and grow
What is provider’s obligation?
Knowledge of all agents and ability to explain to patient in language they can understand
Pearl Index of contraception
the measure of unintended pregnancies from 100 women during 1 year of contraceptive use
The most effective contraceptive
implant at 0.05 then IUS at 0.2-0.8
Contraindications to hormonal contraceptives in general
- known or suspected pregnancy
- thrombosis disorder
-hepatic tumor or active liver disease
-undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
-breast cancer
-allergy
What are considered LARC
Nexplanon, IUD, injectable Depro
When to switch out the Nexplanon?
3 years
MOA of Nexplanon
thickening of the cervical mucus and inhibiting ovulation
what hormone is in Nexplanon?
Progestin (etonogestrel)
Can Nexplanon be inserted after delivery?
Yes
SE of Nexaplanon
Irregular bleeding, weight gain, HA, mood swing, acne
does NOT affect bone mineral density
Risk of Nexaplanon
complications associated with implantation and removal, can travel, be careful of the neural vascular bundle
Hormonal IUD for bigger diameter
Mirena and Liletta
Hormonal IUD with smaller diameter
Kyleena and Skyla
Non hormonal IUD
Copper T IUD
How long does the copper IUD last for
10 years
How long does the copper IUD last for
10 years
MOA for copper IUD
acts as a spermicide
SE of copper IUD
heavier, longer periods, spotting in between, cramping
Risk of copper IUD
Pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, uterine perforation, expulsion
Contraindication for copper IUD
Wilson’s disease
IUD with progestin MOA
may thicken the mucus of the cervix, thinking of the uterine lining
Which IUD can be used for 8 years
Mirena and Liletta
Which IUD can be used for 5 years
Kyleena
Which IUD can be used for 3 years
Skyla
SE of hormonal IUD
Irregular bleeding, amenorrhea, abdominal/pelvic pain
Risk of hormonal IUD
PID, severe infection, ectopic pregnancy, uterine perforation, expulsion, ovarian cyst
Benefits associated with hormonal IUD
decrease menstrual blood loss and severity of dysmenorrhea
When is the best time for IUD insertion
when the patient is menstruating
What do you need to confirm before IUD insertion?
Pregnancy and negative STD
Can IUD be inserted immediately postpartum?
Yes, 10 minutes of placenta delivery
When is the expulsion rate highest for IUD
done immediately postpartum
How to remove IUD if it is imbedded in the uterine wall?
Hysteroscopy
How to remove the IUD if it perforates
laparoscopic removal
Risks associated with IUD
Infection is likely in the first 20 days after insertion
Do you need to remove the IUD if the patient acquires STD while it is in place?
No, as long as there aren’t any signs of spreading to the endometrium or fallopian tube
Do you need to remove the IUD if the patient acquires STD while it is in place?
No, as long as there aren’t any signs of spreading to the endometrium or fallopian tube
When is expulsion the greatest with IUD
first few months of use
How long does injectable hormonal contraceptive last
13 weeks up to 15 weeks
When do you give the injectable
within first 5 days of the current menstrual period
Is the injectable a sustained release of progestin?
No, higher peaks and then sustained levels of progestin
MOA for injectable
inhibits the secretion of LH which prevents follicular maturation and ovulation cause cervical mucus to thicken
the concern about injectable effectiveness
not as effective with ovulation suppression as OCP since it cannot suppress the FSH
indication for injectables
breastfeeding, smokers, HTN, >35 y/o, seizure disorders
contraindication of injectables
unevaluated vaginal bleeding, suspected pregnancy, malignancy of the breast, sensitivity to DMPA ingredients
SE of injectables
Measurable weight gain, irregular bleeding, amenorrhea, BONE LOSS due to suppression of estradiol
Benefits of injectables
decrease the risk of endometrial carcinoma and IDA, improves pain associated with endometriosis
COC of hormonal contraceptive
ethinyl estradiol or estradiol valerate with 19-nortesterones or spironolactone derivative