Hormonal contraception (LARCS)
How long may the copper IUD be used before needing to be replaced?
10 years
What is the maximum weight a woman can be to use the transdermal patch?
90kg
If the emergency contraceptive pill is not an option,what else could you recommend?
Copper IUD
POP's can be started immediately post partum. True or False?
True
What barrier method requires a cap to be placed over the cervix prior to coitus?
Diaphragm
What is the maximum period recommended for medroxyprogesterone acetate use and why?
2 years as it predisposes women to osteoporosis
Headaches are a side effect of oral contraceptives. What causes this?
Oestrogen excess
List 2 legal requirements that must be met before you dispense the EC
1. A verbal in person request
2. The request must come from the person to whom the medication is intended for use
3.Medication must be dispensed to the patient for whom it is intended
Medroxyprogesterone is NOT affected by ARV's.
True or False
True
Spermicides may only be obtained with a prescription
True or False
False
What hormone does the contraceptive implant release?
Etonogestrel
How long does the vaginal ring stay in situ?
3 weeks
According to YUZPE's method, after how many hours/days will emergency contraceptive still be effective for use?
72 hours/3 days
What condition is an absolute contraindication to estrogen containing oral contraceptives?
Venous thromboembolism
How many hours prior to intercourse can the female condom be inserted?
8 hours
How long can the Mirena (Levonorgestrel) be left in situ to protect form pregnancy?
8 years
What is the safe window for desogestrel based progestogen-only pills
12 hours
How is Ovral (Ethinyestradiol/Norgestrol) dosed as an emergency contraceptive?
2 Tablets 12 hourly (for 2 doses)
Which form of contraceptive is not recommended if the patient is taking anticoagulants?
Copper IUD
After a weight change of ____kg,a new diaphragm may need to be fitted.
5 KG
How long after giving birth can a woman have the implant inserted?
4 weeks
Which hormonal contraceptive pills would be best for acne prone skin.
Provide one example (active ingredients only)
Pills containing progestin with anti-androgenic properties eg
Example : 1. Cyproterone acetate
2. Drosperinone
3. Desogestrel
List 3 ways in which EC can prevent pregnancy
1. Block ovulation
2. Prevent sperm from advancing (Cervical mucus)
3.Prevent implantation
When can COC's be used post partum?
3 weeks if not breastfeeding
6 Months if breastfeeding
When using a diaphragm,it should be inserted ___ hrs before coitus and remain in place for _____ hrs after coitus.
3 hours before and 6 hours after