Emergency contraception Flashcards
1
Q
Types of EC and time frame
A
- Copper coil- within 5 days of UPSI, MOST effective
- Ulipristal- within 120h
- Levonorgestrel- within 72-96h
- Can have repeat doses- might be less effective in 7/7
2
Q
Ulipristal use/caution
A
- Better if ovulation happened in last 5 days
- Do not use if pt took progesterone in last 5 days
- Caution in severe asthma, taking EI drugs and reflux
- If BF- Discard millk for 1 weeks
3
Q
Levonorgestrel use/caution
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- Double dose if on EI drug
- Less effective if BMI >26 and wt >70kg
- Can be used in BF
4
Q
EC and vomiting
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- Repeat dose if vomited within 3h
5
Q
EC if obese
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- Consider UPA
- If cannot have UPA, use double dose LNG
6
Q
Missed pill- COCP
A
insert table
7
Q
Missed pill- POP
A
Insert table
8
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