LARC Legends
This hormonal IUD lasts up to 8 years and releases levonorgestrel.
What is Mirena?
Combined oral contraceptives contain these two hormones.
What are estrogen and progestin?
This OTC emergency contraceptive pill works best within 72 hours.
What is Plan B One-Step?
Combined hormonal contraception primarily works by suppressing this hormone surge.
What is the LH surge?
This contraceptive is safe immediately postpartum and during breastfeeding.
What are progestin-only methods?
This copper IUD can be used for emergency contraception up to 5 days after intercourse.
What is the ParaGard?
This contraceptive option is applied to the skin on the buttock, abdomen, upper arm, or torso.
What is the transdermal patch (xulane)?
This prescription emergency contraceptive works up to 5 days after intercourse.
What is ella (ulipristal)?
Progestin thickens this substance to prevent sperm entry.
What is cervical mucus?
The typical-use failure rate of condoms is approximately this percentage.
What is 13%?
This arm implant contains etonogestrel and lasts 5 years.
What is Nexplanon?
This vaginal ring is worn for 3 weeks and removed for 1 week or changed every 4 weeks.
What is NuvaRing?
The most effective form of emergency contraception.
What is the copper IUD?
This contraceptive injection may cause reversible bone mineral density loss.
What is Depo-Provera?
This contraception method reduces ovarian and endometrial cancer risk.
What are combined oral contraceptives?
The most common side effect of the contraceptive implant.
What is irregular bleeding?
This progestin-only pill requires strict same-time daily dosing.
What is the mini-pill (norethindrone POP)?
Emergency contraceptive pills primarily work by preventing this.
What is ovulation?
This injectable contraceptive suppresses ovulation for 3 months.
What is Depo-Provera?
This contraceptive should not be used in patients with migraine with aura.
What is estrogen-containing contraception?
This LNG IUD is FDA approved for heavy menstrual bleeding treatment.
What is Mirena?
This progestin-only pill features a 24 hour missed pill window, offering more flexibility than traditional mini-pills?
What is drospirenone 4 mg/Slynd?
Levonorgestrel EC is less effective above this BMI.
What is BMI ≥30?
This contraceptive mechanism also causes endometrial thinning.
What is progestin-containing contraception?
This method has the lowest typical-use failure rate (<1%).
What is LARC- implant?