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when can the POP be started and when is patient protected from

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up to day 5: immediate protection
day 5 onwards: use condoms for 2 days

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how is the patch used

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change every week for 3 weeks, then one week break

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if someone has a patch change delay >48 hours in week one or two, or end of patch free week

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use condoms for 7 days

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the COC pill carries an increased risk of

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cervical cancer
breast cancer

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the COC pill carries a decreased risk of

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endometrial cancer
ovarian cancer
bowel cancer

OBE

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how long is the Mirena Coil licensed for use

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5 years

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how long is the copper coil licensed for use normally

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5 or 10 year use

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how long is the copper coil licensed for use if fitted >40yo

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until 1 year after LMP

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first line COCP for >40

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<30ug ethinylestradiol (lower risk strokes, VT, CVD)

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how long after childbirth can a contraceptive implant be inserted

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immediately

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failure rate of female sterilisation

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1 in 200

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if the POP is late

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> 3 hours: take missed pill ASAP, continue pack and use condoms for 48 hours

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Missed pill rules COCP

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1 pill: continue as normal
2 pills: condoms for 7 days

in week 1: emergency contracpetion
in week 2: crack on
in week 3: finish the pills and start a new pack immediately (miss pill free interval)

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After giving birth, when do women require contraception

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After day 21

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When can women start the POP post party

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any time, after day 21 normal rules regarding condoms for 2 days

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COCP UKMEC score in breastfeeding <6 weeks

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UKMEC 4 - may reduce breast milk production and cause increased VT risk

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COCP UKMEC score in breastfeeding 6 weeks-6months

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UKMEC 2

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When can the IUD or IUS be inserted after childbirth?

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within 48 hours, or after 4 weeks

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UKMEC 1

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no restriction for the use of the contraception

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UKMEC 2

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benefits outweigh the risks

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UKMEC 3

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risks outweigh the benefits

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UKMEC 4

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unacceptable health risk

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UKMEC 3 conditions

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> 35 and smoke (less than 15 a day)
BMI >35
family hx of thromboembolic disease in 1st degree relative <45
controlled hypertension
immobility
carrier of BRCA gene
current gallbladder disease

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UKMEC 4 conditions

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> 35 and smoke more than 15 a day
migraine with aura
history of thromboembolic disease or thrombogenic mutation
history of stroke or ischaemic heart disease
breast feeding <6 weeks postpartum
uncontrolled hypertension
current breast cancer
positive antiphospholipid antibodies (SLE)

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which contraceptive may decrease bone mineral density in women?
depo provera
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delayed return to fertility after the injection
up to 12 months
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Levonorgestrel must be taken within __ of unprotected sex
72 hours
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a single dose of levonorgestrel is ___mg and should be ___x for a BMI of >__ or weight over ___kg
1.5 2 26 70
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more UPSI can occur within __ hours of levonorgestrel with no need to take more
12
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how long does nexplanon last for
3 hours
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management of bleeding after the implant
<3 months: add 3 month course of COCP to control bleeding pattern >3 months: cervix exam and STI screen
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depoprovera can be _ weeks late with no extra precaution
2 weeks
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most suitable contraception for young people
Long Acting Reversible Contraception LARCs: nexplanon implant
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COCP weight UKMEC scores
BMI 30: UKMEC 2 BMI >35: UKMEC 3
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Patch becomes less effective in patients over __kg
90
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safest form of contraception for breast cancer or BRCA gene
copper coil
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Ulipristal (EllaOne) can be used up to __ hours post UPSI
120 (5 days)
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Levonorgestrel should be used up to __ hours post UPSI
72 hours (3 days)
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Contraception for patients with epilepsy
UKMEC 2: implant UKMEC 1: depo-provera, IUD, IUS
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UKMEC 2 conditions
being a smoker under 35 first degree relative with VTE aged 45 or above
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when can COC be started after abortion >24 weeks
immediately
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primary mode of the contraceptive implant
inhibition of ovulation
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time until copper coil effective
immediately
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time until injection and implant effective
7 days
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time until COC effective
7 days
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time until POP effective
2 days
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mechanism of desogestrel (cerazette)
inhibits ovulation
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expulsion rate of IUD (copper coil)
occurs in 1 in 20 women and more likely in the first 3 months
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management of smear test positive for actinomyces organisms with symptoms vs no symptoms
symptoms: remove IUD and penicillin therapy no symptoms: no action needed
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management of nexplanon if patient is on enzyme-inducing drugs
cover with depo-provera
51
how effective is lactational amenorrhoea if woman is fully breastfeeding and under 6 months postpartum
98%
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contraception needed if IUS inserted on day 1-7 of cycle
no additional contraception needed
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COC can be used up to __ years of age
50
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why is migraine with aura contra-indicated?
significantly increased risk of ischaemic stroke
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what is the COCs effect on BMD
help maintain
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how long is Mirena licensed for for endometrial protection in women taking oestrogen only HRT
4 years
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undiagnosed breast mass UKMEC category
UKMEC 2
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does the progesterone implant cause increased risk of VTE, stroke, MI, BMD
NO
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time until mirena coil effective
days 1-7: immediately days 7+: 7 days
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how long should a woman wait after taking ulipristal acetate (EllaOne) before returning to hormonal contraception
5 days (ulipristal acetate can reduce hormonal contraceptive)
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COCP effect on perimenopausal symptoms
may ease
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What UKMEC is past breast cancer
UKMEC 3
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what age can contraception be stopped without risk of pregnancy?
55
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how many months postpartum does LAM method stop working
6 months
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Which contraceptives must be stopped at 50 years old
COCP, depoprovera
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most common adverse affect of POP
irregular vaginal bleeding
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most common adverse affect of depo provera
weight gain
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BMI 30-35 UKMEC score
2
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best contraceptive option for BMI>35
mirena IUS
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what contraceptive is impacted by enzyme inducing drugs
nexplanon, the patch
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most appropriate place for the implant
subnormal, non dominant arm
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management of bleeding >3 months on COCP
cervical exam, STI screen, high vaginal and endocervical swab
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UKMEC for COCP with positive antiphospholipid antibodies
UKMEC 4
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VTE risk in dianette is around __x that of other COCP
twice
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types of coils hormone content in order
Jadess Kyleena Mirena
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which pill is indicated in obesity
cerazette
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difference between nexplanon and implanon
implanon less likely to be inserted too deep radiopaque and so easier to locate
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IUD and ectopic pregnancy risk
overall pregnancy risk decreased, but if a woman gets pregnant, it is more likely to be ectopic
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how is the copper coil used as emergency contraception
must be inserted within 5 days of UPSI or 5 days after ovulation date
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how is the copper coil used as emergency contraception
must be inserted within 5 days of UPSI or 5 days after ovulation date
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UKMEC BRCA gene carrier
UKMEC 3
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what is the increased risk of PID with an IUD
increased risk in first 20 days then back to normal
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which contraceptives take 7 days to work
IUS, injection, COC, implant
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how much ethinylestradiol is recommended for first time COCP
30ug
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EllaOne is contraindicated in patients with
severe athsma

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