Contraceptives

Epidemiology & Purpose

100

This percentage of pregnancies in the U.S. are unintended.

What is 42%

200

This age group has the highest rate of unintended pregnancies.

Who are women ages 20-24?

300

This term describes the prevention of pregnancy by blocking sperm or preventing implantation.

What is contraception?

400

The menstrual cycle begins with this event.

What is Menarche?

500

This percentage of pregnancies end in abortion each year in the U.S.

What is 34%?

Menstrual Cycle Basics

100

This hormone triggers ovulation when it surges.

What is Luteinizing Hormone [LH]?

200

This phase begins on the first day of menses.

What is the follicular phase?

300

The median menstrual cycle length is this many days.

What is 28 days?

400

This structure forms after ovulation and produces progesterone.

What is the Corpus Luteum?

500

This hormone thickens the endometrium during the follicular phase.

What is estradiol?

Hormones and Mechanisms

100

This hormone in Combined Hormonal Contraceptives stabilizes the uterine lining and reduces breakthrough bleeding.

What is Estrogen [Ethinyl Estradiol]?

200

This hormone thickens cervical mucus to block sperm.

What is Progestin?

300

This hormone suppresses FSH to prevent follicle development.

What is Estrogen?

400

This hormone prevents the LH Surge and therefore ovulation.

What is Progestin?

500

This type of contraceptive can be used when estrogen is contraindicated.

What is Progestin-Only Contraception?

Drug Therapies and Selections

100

This contraceptive type offers the best cycle control and predictable periods.

What are Combined Hormonal Contraceptives [CHC]?

200

This method is preferred for breastfeeding mothers.

What is Progestin-Only Pills [POP]?

300

This age group should avoid estrogen due to high clot risk.

Who are smokers age 35+?

400

This condition makes Combined Hormonal Contraceptives [CHC] unsafe due to stroke risk.

What is Migraine with Aura?

500

This method requires strict 3-hour timing for effectiveness.

What is the Progestin-Only Pill [POP]

Side Effects and Monitoring

100

This acronym lists the serious warning signs of Combined Hormonal Contraceptives complications.

What is A.C.H.E.S?

200

This IUD type may increase menstrual bleeding and cramping. 

What is the Copper IUD?

300

This injectable contraceptive may decrease bone density over time.

What is Depo-Provera?

400

This side effect is more common with Depo-Provera due to increased appetite.

What is weight gain?

500

Patients using IUDs should routinely check this to ensure proper placement. 

What are the IUD Strings?