IUD Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Therapeutic Class
A
Hormonal IUD: progestin
Non-Hormonal IUD: copper
2
Q
Examples
A
levonorgestrel (Skyla, Liletta, Kyleena, Mirena)
copper (ParaGard)
3
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Creates inflammation
Progestin: Thins endometrium
Prevents/disrupts implantation
4
Q
Actions and Uses
A
Extended-duration contraception
Progestin IUDs: menorrhagia
5
Q
Adverse Effects
A
Infection (PID), embedment in myometrium, perforated uterus
Ectopic pregnancy
6
Q
Black Box Warning
A
If pregnancy, removal indicated & may terminate pregnancy
7
Q
Contraindications
A
Pregnancy, progestin-sensitive carcinomas, PID
Progestin IUD: thromboembolic disease (however use of copper IUD if non-hormonal contraception is needed).
8
Q
Interactions
A
CYP3A4 metabolized medications
9
Q
Preg Cat
A
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