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What is contraception?

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Any method that is used to prevent a pregnancy

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Ways contraception can work

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  • blocking sperm transport
  • disruption of HPG axis
  • inhibit implantation of conceptus into endometrium
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What are the categories of contraception?

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Natural
Barrrier
Hormonal
IUD/IUS
Sterilisation
Emergency contraception

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Types of natural contraception

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Abstinence
Withdrawal method
Fertility awareness methods
Lactational amenorrhoea method

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Advantages and disadvantages of abstinence

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Advantages:
- 100% effective

Disadvantages:
- not an option for most
- unprepared if/when sexually active

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Advantages and disadvantages of withdrawal method

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Advantages:
- no devices or hormones

Disadvantages:
- unreliable
- some sperm in pre-ejaculate
- no STI protection

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What is fertility awareness methods of contraception?

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Monitoring:
- cervical secretions
- changes in cervix
- basal body temp
- ‘calendar method’

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Advantages and disadvantages of fertility awareness methods of contraception

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Advantages:
- no hormones/contraindications

Disadvantages:
- time consuming
- unreliable
- no STI protection
- not suitable for all

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What is the lactational amenorrhoea method of contraception?

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  • Effective for up to 6 months postnatally if woman is exclusively breastfeeding + complete amenorrhoea
  • Lactation delays the onset of ovulation, due to high levels of prolactin which lowers the release of GnRH
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Advantages and disadvantages of lactational amenorrhoea method

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Advantages:
- no hormonal/contraindications

Disadvantages:
- unreliable after 6 months
- no STI protection
- not suitable for all

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Describe the combined oral contraceptive pill
Including its actions

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  • pill containing combination of synthetic oestrogen + progesterone
  • usually taken for 21 days with a 7 day break
  • main action: prevents ovulation
  • secondary action: reduces endometrial receptivity to implantation + thickens cervical mucous
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Advantages and disadvantages of combine oral contraceptive pill

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Advantages:
- reliable if used correctly
- can relieve PMS, menorrhagia + dysmenorrhoea
- reduces risk of ovarian, endometrial + colon cancers
- decreases acne severity in some
- fast return of fertility after stopping

Disadvantages:
- user dependant
- no STI protection
- medication interaction
- side effects: menstrual irregularities, breast tenderness, mood disturbance, headaches
- increased risk of CV disease, stroke, breast + cervical cancer

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Contraindications of combined oral contraceptive pill

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  • High BMI >35
  • Migraine with aura
  • current Breast cancer
  • breast feeding <6 weeks post partum
  • history of VTE
  • > 35 + smoking >14/day
  • vascular disease or stroke
  • major surgery with prolonged immobility
  • liver cirrhosis + tumours
  • IHD, AF
  • positive antiphospholipid antibodies
  • > 50
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how long does it take for the COCP to provide protection from pregnancy depending on the day of your cycle you start?

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  • 1st-5th day of cycle/menstrual period: immediate protection
  • after 5th day: additional contraception needed for 7 days
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What age can COCP be used up until?

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50

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what is classed as missing a COCP?

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when the pill is more than 24 hours late
(48 hours since the last pill was taken)
vomiting or diarrhoea

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How should you counsel a women who has missed a COCP?

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  • missing one pill (<72 hours): take missed pill ASAP | no extra protection needed
  • missing more than one pill (>72 hours): take most recent missed pill ASAP | additional contraception needed until pill has been taken for 7 days straight | if day 1-7 of pack, emergency contraception needed | if day 8+ no emergency contraception is needed
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When should COCP be stopped before a major operation (>30mins)?
why?

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4 weeks before
to reduce thrombosis risk

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Impact of high levels of progesterone

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Inhibits ovulation
- reduces FSH + LH secretion pre-ovulation
- inhibits positive feedback of high oestrogen > no LH surge > no ovulation

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Impact of lower levels of progesterone

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  • does not inhibit LH surge > can still ovulate
  • thickening cervical mucous
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Describe the progesterone only pill
Including its actions

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  • low dose progesterone
  • taken daily with no breaks
  • main action: thickens cervical mucous
  • secondary action: reduced cilia activity in fallopian tubes
  • ovulation is NOT prevented
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Advantages and disadvantages of progesterone only pill

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Advantages:
- reliable if used correctly
- can be used id COCP contraindicated

Disadvantages:
- no STI protection
- strict timing > user dependent
- menstrual irregularities - none, regular or irregular
- increased risk of ectopic pregnancy if pregnancy occurs
- side effects: headaches, acne, breast tenderness

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contraindications of POP?

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active breast cancer

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How long does it take for the progesterone only pill to provide protection from pregnancy depending on the day of your cycle you start?

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  • if 1st-5th day: immediate protection
  • if after 5th day: additional contraception needed for 48 hours
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What is classed as missed progesterone only pill?
>3 hours late (>26 hours after last pill) vomiting or diarrhoea
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How should you counsel a women who has missed her progesterone only pill?
- take pill ASAP - continue with next pill as usual - extra contraception for **48 hours** - emergency contraception needed if had unprotected sex after missing pill or within 48 hours of restarting pill
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Describe the progestone injection Including its actions
- high dose progesterone - long acting contraception - given IM every 12 weeks - *e.g. Depo-Provera* - **main action**: inhibits ovulation, thickens cervical mucous, thin endometrial lining
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Advantages and disadvantages of progesterone injection
_Advantages_: - reliable - no known medication interaction - can be used if oestrogen contraindications and raised BMI _Disadvantages_: - no STI protection - not rapidly reversible (can take 18 months for fertility to return) - menstrual irregularities
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Side effects of progesterone injection
- weight gain - osteoporosis - menstrual irregualitis - mood changes - acne - alopecia - headaches
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Why can the progesterone injection cause osteoporosis?
oestrogen helps maintain bone mineral density which is mainly produced by the follicles suppression of the follicles reduces oestrogen > decreased bone mineral density
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Contraindications of progesterone injection
- active breast cancer - liver cancer - severe liver cirrhosis - unexplained vaginal bleeding - IHD + stroke - >50 years old (osteoporosis risk)
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how long does it take for the progesterone implantto provide protection from pregnancy depending on the day of your cycle you start?
- **if 1st-5th day**: immediate protection - **after 5th day**: extra contraception for **7 days**
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what age should you stop the progesterone implant at + why?
stop at 50 due to risk of osteoporosis
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Describe the progesterone implant Including its actions
- high dose progesterone - long acting contraception 3 years - *nexplanon* - **main action**: inhibits ovulation, thickens cervical mucus, thins endometrial lining
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Advantages and disadvantages of progesterone implant
_Advantages_: - reliable - lasts for up to 3 years - can be used if oestrogen contradindicated or raised BMI - fertility retunes faster than injection - no increased thrombosis or osteoporosis risk - no weight gain _Disadvantages_: - no STI protection - menstrual irregularities - complications with insertion + removal - procedure needed - implants bent, fractured or deeply imbedded
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What happens if the progesterone implant becomes impalpable?
USS or Xray to locate *nexplanon has barium sulphate in it > radioopaque*
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How long does it take for the progesterone implant to provide protection from pregnancy depending on the day of your cycle you start?
- **if 1st-5th day**: immediate protection - **after 5th day**: extra contraception for **7 days**
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How can problematic bleeding on the progesterone implant be managed?
COCP for three months as well
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What are the types of intrauterine contraceptions?
Intrauterine system IUS Intrauterine device IUD (copper coil)
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Describe the intrauterine system Including its actions
- low dose progesterone releasing coil - 8 years but if >45 years, only effective until 55 - *e.g. Mirena* - **main action**: prevents implantation, reduced endometrial proliferation , thickens cervical mucous - ovulation normally continues
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Describe the IUD (copper coil) Including its actions
- copper containing coil - 5-10 years - **main action**: cooper toxin to ovum + sperm which prevents fertilisation - **secondary action**: cervical mucous changes, endometrial inflammatory reactions inhibit implantation - often causes heavy bleeding
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Advantages and disadvantages of intrauterine contraceptives
_Advantages_: - convenient - reliable - long acting contraceptive - IUS treatment for Menorrhagia + HRT _Disadvantages_: - no STI prevention - IUD can cause heavy periods - menstrual irregularities - complications with insertion (perforation) - displacement may occur - increases ectopic pregnancy risk - pelvic pain
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contraindications of IUD + IUS
- PID - immunosuppression - pregnancy - unexplained bleeding - pelvic cancer - Wilson's disease for IUD
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What can be discovered incidentially during smear tests in women with IUDs? What needs to be done?
- **actinomyces-like organisms** - if asymptomatic, no treatment required - if symptomatic, removal of IUD
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Describe sterilisation method of contraception
Vasectomy or tubal ligation Permanent (+no reversal on NHS)
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Describe tubal occulsion/clipping - failure rate
laparoscopy under GA with occlusion of tubes using **Filshie clips** or **fallopian tubes can be cut, tied or removed** 1/200 failure rate
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how long does it take for the tubal occlusion to provide protection from pregnancy depending on the day of your cycle you start?
alternative contraception required until next menstrual period
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Describe a vasectomy - failure rate
- vas deferens snipped or tied to prevent sperm entering ejaculate - under local anaesthetic - must do post vasectomy semen analysis - 1/2000 failure rate
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How long does it take for a vasectomy to provide protection from pregnancy depending on the day of your cycle you start?
two months + testing of semen to confirm absence of sperm
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Types of emergency contraception How soon should they be taken after UPSI?
- **Levonorgestrel** (morning after pill): within 72 hours - **Ulipristal acetate** (EllaOne): within 120 hours - **Copper IUD**: within 5 days
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What should be considered when starting a woman on emergency contraception?
- reassure about confidentiality - STIs - future contraception plans - safeguarding, rape, abuse
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Describe the morning after pill (levonorgestrel)
- high dose progesterone - inhibits ovulation - up to 72 hours post unprotected sexual intercourse
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How long can the morning after pill be used after UPSI?
Up to 72 hours
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Side effects of levonorgestrel (morning after pill)
- N+V (if vomiting within 3 hours, another dose is needed) - diarrhoea - breast tenderness - dizziness - depressed mood - spotting + changes to next period
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Describe the ulipristal acetate (EllaOne)
- selective progesterone receptor modulator - inhibits/delays ovulation - up to 120 hours post UPSI - avoid in pts with severe asthma
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How long can ulipristal acetate (EllaOne) be used after UPSI?
Up to 120 hours
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How long can the copper IUD be used as emergency contraception?
Up to 5 days post ovulation
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What is used to help clinicians decide what contraptives they can safely recommend?
UKMEC
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Types of barrier contraceptives
Condoms Diaphragms/cervical cap + spermicides Dental dams
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Advantages and disadvantages of barrier contraceptives
_Advantages_: - reliable if used correctly - STI protection _Disadvantages_: - disrupts intercourse - risk of dislodging - allergy to latex
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What are the UKMEC guidelines in relation to contraception?
Categorises the risk of starting different methods of contraception in different individuals: - **UKMEC 1**: no restriction in use (minimal risk) - **UKMEC2**: benefits outweigh risks - **UKMEC3**: risk outweigh the benefits - **UKMEC4**: unacceptable risk> contraindicated
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What contraception is contraindicated in women with breast cancer risk? what can be used?
- Contraindicated: any hormonal contraception - Use: barrier methods or copper coil
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what contraception is contraindicated in women with cervical or endometrial cancer risk?
avoid IUS (mirena coil)
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what contraception is contraindicated in women with Wilson's disease?
copper coil
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What are options for contraception after childbirth + timings of starting them?
- **lactational amenorrhoea** if mum is fully breastfeeding + amenorrhoeic - **POP + implant** safe + can be started any time after - avoid COCP until 6 weeks post partum - **copper coil or IUS** can be inserted within 48 hours of birth or after 4 weeks
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Choice of contraception under 20
- **COCP, POP + progesterone implant** are good options - progesterone implant has concerns about bone mineral density - coils UKMEC2 as high rate of expulsion
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If not started on 1st-5th day of period, how long does it take for different contraception to provide protection (extra contraception is needed)?
- **instant**: IUD - **2 days**: POP - **7 days**: COCP, injection, implant, IUS
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After taking ulipristal acetate (Ella one) how long do women need to wait before starting regular hormonal contraception?
5 days
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After taking levonorgestrel how long do women need to wait before starting regular hormonal contraception?
Immediately
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What contraception is most associated with weight gain?
Progesterone only injection
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How long after giving birth is no contraception required?
21 days
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When is lactation amenorrhoea a reliable method of contraception? -
- exclusively breastfeeding - baby <6 months - amenorrhoea
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Location of insertion of implant
Subdermal Non dominant arm

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