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Two types of oral contraception

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Progesterone only contraceptive (POP)- ‘mini pill’
Combined oral contraceptive (COC)- ‘pill’
-MONOPHASIC
-PHASIC

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Mechanism of Action of oral contraception coc?? (3)

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  1. prevent fertilization via inhibition of ovulation
  2. thickening of the cervical mucus.
  3. Decrease motility of the uterus and fallopian tubes thereby inhibiting ova and sperm transport.
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Contraception-assessment

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Exclude pregnancy
Record BP, BMI, smoking status
History
Plans of pregnancy/reason for contraception

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Advantages of Combined oral contraceptive (7)

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  • reliable and reversible
  • reduced dysmenorrhoea (painful periods) and
    menorrhagia (abnormal heavy bleeding)
  • reduced incidence of premenstrual syndrome
  • less symptomatic fibroids/functional ovarian cysts
  • less benign breast disease
  • reduced risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer
  • reduced risk of pelvic inflammatory disease.
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Consideration for COC?

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  • Lowest dose to provide effective control
  • Well tolerated
  • Affordable
  • Addition benefits if desired
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Low strength preparations (COC)

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  • Contain ethinylestradiol 20 micrograms

- For women with risk factors for circulatory disease

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Standard strength preparation (COC)

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  • Contain ethinylestradiol 30-35 micrograms, or 30-40 micrograms in phased preparations.
  • For women who do not have withdrawal bleeding or have breakthrough bleeding with monophasic products.
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Standard strength preparation (COC) example

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Microgynon 30

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Side effects that may be experienced with COC?

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Acne, headache, breast symptoms, and breakthrough bleeding.

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What is used for women who have side effects with other progestogens (COC)?

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Progestogen desogestrel/drospirenone/gestodene

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‘Pill-free interval’ (HFI)

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Most COCs contain calendar strips of 21 active tablets

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No pill-free interval

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To support adherence, woman may prefer 21 active tablets and 7 placebo tablets

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Low strength, monophasic.

7-day break in pill taking.

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Mercilon (ethinylestradiol and desogestrel)

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Standard strength, monophasic.

7-day break in pill taking.

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Yasmin (ethinylestradiol and drospirenone)

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Standard strength, monophasic.

No break in pill taking.

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Femodene ED (ethinylestradiol and gestodene)

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Standard strength, phasic.

7-day break in pill taking.

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Logynon (ethinylestradiol, levonorgestrel)

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Standard strength, phasic.

No break in pill taking.

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Qlaria (estradiol valerate and dienogest)

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Cautions with use of COCs

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Family history of VTE
 Obesity (measure BMI)
 Long-term immobilization
 > 35 years and smoker
 Smoking
 FMH of arterial disease
 Diabetes mellitis
 HBP (avoid if systolic > 160 mmHg and diastolic > 100 mmHg)
 Migraine
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Which 5 cautions may POP be preferred?

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Family history of VTE
 Smoking
 Diabetes mellitis
 HBP (avoid if systolic > 160 mmHg and diastolic > 100 mmHg)
 Migraine
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Starting a COC: Not currently on any contraception

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  • Start the COC on day 1 of cycle (no other req)

- If started another time but need to use barrier method for first 7 days.

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Starting a COC: Switching from another COC/combined contraceptive patch/combined
vaginal ring

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-Start COC on the day after the last active (no other req)

pill/patch/vaginal ring

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Starting a COC: Switching from a POP or levonorgestrel IUS

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-Start any time in cycle but need to use barrier method for first 7 days.

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Starting a COC: Switching from a Cu-IUD

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-Remove on day 1-5 of cycle and start COCO on the same day. (no other req)

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Adverse effects of COCs

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Nausea and abdominal pain
 Headache
 Breast pain and/or tenderness
 Menstrual irregularities
 Hypertension
 Changes in lipid metabolism-weight gain?
 Mood changes?
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What type of drugs can reduce the effect of enzymes?
Enzyme inducing drugs
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Enzyme inducing drugs that can reduce the effects of COC
- Antibiotics (rifamipicin) - Antiepileptics - Antiretroviral - St John’s worts
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Enzyme inducing drugs that can reduce the effects of COC advice
Swap to progesterone-only injectable, Cu-UDI or LNG-IU (change contraception if long term med)
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What does COC do to lamotrigine?
Serum levels of lamotrigine reduced. When lamotrigine is combined with sodium valproate it does not causes the reduction)
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Reasons to stop taking COC
``` Sudden severe chest pain Sudden breathlessness Unexplained swelling or severe pain in calf of one leg Severe stomach pain Serious neurological effects Jaundice Raised BP Prolonged immobility after surgery ```
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1 pill missed (24-48 hours) COC
Take as soon as remembered, continue as usual. EC no req but might if another in the week missed.
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2 or more pills missed (>48 hours) COC
Most recent taken as soon as remembered, continue as usual. Condoms used 7 consecutive active pills.
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Pills missed in first week (1-7) COC
EC considered.
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Pills missed second week (8-14) COC
No EC but rest of the pills for the week should be continued. Other methods used as caution.
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Pills missed in third week (15-21) COC
Omit the pill free interval and continue active pills.
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Progestogen only pill (POP) uses (7)
Very useful when oestrogens are contraindicated PMH/high risk of venous thrombosis heavy smokers those with HTN above systolic 160 mmHg or diastolic 95 mmHg valvular heart disease diabetes mellitus with complications migraine with aura
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Advantages of POP (2)
Good for breastfeeding | Fewer adverse drug reactions than COC
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Disadvantages of POP
Higher heart failure rate
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POP characteristics
No pill free interval | Must take within a 3 hour window
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Which POP can be taken in a 12 hour window?
Desogestrel
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Starting POP: Not currently on any contraception
- Start POP on days 1-5 of cycle (nothing else req) | - If stated another time use barrier method for 7 days.
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Starting POP: Switching from another POP
Start anytime (nothing else req)
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Starting POP: Switching from CHC
Start on days 1-7 of hormone free interval (day 1 optimal, nothing else req)
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Starting POP: Switching from a Cu-IUD or LNG-IUS
Start at least 2 days before coil removal.
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Adverse effects and risks of POPs (4)
Menstrual irregularities Breast tenderness — this is usually transient. Ovarian cysts Ectopic pregnancy — risk smaller with desogestrel. Increased cancer risk?
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More than 3 hours late (> 27 hours since last) POP
Take ASPA, more than 1 take only 1. Continue as normal. Barriers advised for 2 days.
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More than 12 hours (>36 hours since last) POP- Desogesterel
Take ASPA, more than 1 take only 1. Continue as normal. Barriers advised for 2 days.
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3 types of EC
Copper bearing IUD (First choice) Oral progesterone- only Ulipristal Acetate (UPA)
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Two oral EC
Lavonelle (levonorgestrel 1.5 mg) LNG | EllaOne (ulipristal acetate 30mg) UPA
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Dose (EllaOne)
1 tablet within 120 hours
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Patients on CYP34A enzyme inducing medicines in last 4 weeks (EllaOne)
Not recommended
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Weight and BMI (EllaOne)
>70 kg and >26 BMI may be given
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Severe asthma on oral glucocorticoids (EllaOne)
Not recommended
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Breastfeeding (EllaOne)
Not recommended for 1 week
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Dose (Lavonelle)
1 tablet within 72 hours
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Patients on CYP34A enzyme inducing medicines in last 4 weeks (Lavonelle)
Give two tablets
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Weight and BMI (Lavonelle)
>70 kg and >26 BMI less effective
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Severe malabsorption syndrome (Lavonelle)
Reduced efficacy
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Breastfeeding (Lavonelle)
Can breastfeed
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Vomiting within 3 hours of EHC?
Repeat dose
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Regular contraception Levonelle
Continue
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Regular contraception EllaOne
It can reduce efficacy of COC and POPs. Restart after 5 days.
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EHC periods effects
Early or late period. See GP if change in flow
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EHC abdominal pain
Medical attention
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EHC barrier methods
Required
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What to do: suitable / request Cu-IUD to be fitted
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What to do: with clinical conditions where use of EHC is not recommended
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What to do: suspected pregnancy
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What to do: with previous allergy to active ingredients in EHC
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What to do: if unprotected sex/contraceptive failure occurred > 120 hours ago
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What to do: if severe lower abdominal pain experienced after taking EHC
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What to do: at risk of an STI
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What to do: repeat requests for EHC
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Transdermal ring containing…
Oestrogen and progesterone
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Vaginal ring containing…
Oestrogen and progesterone
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Parenteral injections or implants containing…
Progesterone only
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Intra-uterine devise or systems (copper IUD or IUS) containing…
Progesterone only
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Barrier methods examples
Condoms, caps and diaphragms
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LARC
Long-acting contraception is reversible contraception administered less than once a month.
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High effective contraception for patient taking medication with teratogenic potential (5)
LARC Copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD), Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) Progestogen-only implant (IMP) Male and female sterilization.
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What does the vaginal ring contain?
Ethinylestradiol (2.7mg), Etonogestrel (11.7mg)
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What does the transdermal patch contain?
Ethinylestradiol 33.9mg + Norelgestromin 203mg per 24 hours - transdermal
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How does the vaginal ring work?
Delivering 0.12mg/0.015mg per day by vagina
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How is vaginal ring used?
1 unit inserted on day 1 of cycle; left in place for 3 weeks; remove ring on day 22. Next ones is 7 days after ring free interval.
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Important: advise specific directions for vaginal ring
-changing from other methods of contraception -post-partum or post abortion use -expulsion, delayed insertion/ removal or broken ring (<3 hrs)
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How does the transdermal patch work?
1 patch applied once weekly for 3 weeks; 1st patch applied on day 1 of cycle; change patch on days 8 and 15; remove 3rd patch on day 22 and apply new patch to start subsequent course after 7-day patch free interval during which withdrawal bleeding occurs
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Important: advise specific directions for transdermal patch
- changing from other methods of contraception - post-partum or post abortion use - delayed application or detached patch
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What is the Evra patch restricted to?
Restrict Evra patches to those likely to comply poorly with COCs

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