Women's health lecture 2 Flashcards
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How many pregnancies in US are unplanned?
More than 50%
Two general MOA for contraception
- Inhibit the development and release of egg
- imposing a mechanical, chemical or temporal barrier between the sperm and egg
What is considered a barrier between sperm and egg (not expected)
intrauterine contraception
Secondary mechanism
alter the ability of the fertilized egg to implant and grow
What is provider’s obligation?
Knowledge of all agents and ability to explain to patient in language they can understand
Pearl Index of contraception
the measure of unintended pregnancies from 100 women during 1 year of contraceptive use
The most effective contraceptive
implant at 0.05 then IUS at 0.2-0.8
Contraindications to hormonal contraceptives in general
- known or suspected pregnancy
- thrombosis disorder
-hepatic tumor or active liver disease
-undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
-breast cancer
-allergy
What are considered LARC
Nexplanon, IUD, injectable Depro
When to switch out the Nexplanon?
3 years
MOA of Nexplanon
thickening of the cervical mucus and inhibiting ovulation
what hormone is in Nexplanon?
Progestin (etonogestrel)
Can Nexplanon be inserted after delivery?
Yes
SE of Nexaplanon
Irregular bleeding, weight gain, HA, mood swing, acne
does NOT affect bone mineral density
Risk of Nexaplanon
complications associated with implantation and removal, can travel, be careful of the neural vascular bundle
Hormonal IUD for bigger diameter
Mirena and Liletta
Hormonal IUD with smaller diameter
Kyleena and Skyla
Non hormonal IUD
Copper T IUD
How long does the copper IUD last for
10 years
How long does the copper IUD last for
10 years
MOA for copper IUD
acts as a spermicide
SE of copper IUD
heavier, longer periods, spotting in between, cramping
Risk of copper IUD
Pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, uterine perforation, expulsion
Contraindication for copper IUD
Wilson’s disease