Contraception/Infertility Flashcards
menses occurs during which phase
follicular
at the start of menses, estrogen is (low/high) and progesterone is (low/high)
low, low
prenancy tests test for
hCG
women planning to conceive should take which supplement
folate (B9)
which contraceptive may cause delay in the return to fertility
medroxyprogesterone
T/F: female internal condoms provide more protection than male external condoms
T
Caya
diaphragm
what type of lubricant should be used with condoms
water or silicone-based
phexxi
Rx, vaginal gel that maintains acidic pH, do not use if vaginal ring or history of UTI
hormonal contraceptives work by inhibiting
production of FSH, LH
common estrogen in oral contraceptive
ethinyl estradiol
common progestins in oral contraceptive
norethindrone, levonorgesterol, drospirenone
monophasic
same dose estrogen and progestin throughout
multi-phasic
mimic estrogen and progestin levels in menstrual cycle
drospirenone is unique in that it…
is a mild potassium-sparing diuretic which dec bloating/weight gain
which drug is used for moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis
Orlissa (Elagolix)
Which hormonal drugs are indicated for heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia)
Natazia, Mirena (IUD)
which drug is indicated for heavy bleeding associated with fibroids
Oriahnn
what non-hormonal drug is available for menorrhagia
Lysteda
which hormonal drug may be used for migraine prophylaxis and is safe in migraines with aura
mini-pill (progestin-only)
why can’t estrogen be used in migraines with aura
risk of stroke
what’s an important counseling point for mini pills
must take pill within 3 hours of scheduled time
“Lo” indicates
= 35 mcg estrogen (i.e. less SE)
“Fe” indicates
iron supplement is included
“24” indicates
shorter placebo time
Monophasic formulations
Junel, Microgestin, Sprintec, Loestrin, Yasmin
Triphasic formulation
Tri-sprintec
extended cycle formulation
Seasonique
Xulane
transdermal patch
Nuvaring
vaginal ring
brand names of mini pills
Errin, Camila, Nora-BE
Injected contraception containing only progestin
depot-provera
depo provera is injected how often
every 3 months