What is the reproductive lifespan of a man?
10-12 years old until death as long as vas deferens intact and able to ejaculate
Emergency contraception: Highest probability at what time of the month?
Highest probability of conception is 1-2 days before ovulation
What are the drugs that are available for emergency contraception?
4
Levonorgestrel: SE?
3
Effective up to how long after the event but take as soon as possible?
Effective up to 120 hours after the event but take as soon as possible*
Emergency contraception: Pregnancy should be excluded before administration of what?
2
2. insertion of Cu IUD
EC Mechanism of Action
EC counseling:
4
Considerations for Choosing a Contraceptive Method
7
What are the categories for contraception?
4
Contraception Failure
is often due to?
3
What are the hormonal methods of contraception? 6
OCP: MOA?
The influence of estrogen (ethinyl estradiol):
2
2. Stabilizes endometrium to minimize breakthrough bleeding
What does the suppression of GnRH in the hypothalamus lead to that works in contraception?
4
2. High doses?
2. “High dose” 50 mcg
OCP: Mechanism of Action
Influence of progestin (a 19-nortestosterone or drospirenone)?
4
Progestin Component
Several progestins (typical dose 0.15-1 mg):
1. Older more androgenic ones? 3
2. Advantage?
Older more androgenic ones
Newer progestins—less androgenic effects
Examples of Progestins
1. First generation? 2
Other Advantages of New Progestins
4
*OCP: Non-contraceptive Use *
9
Higher Dose Estrogen Pills
50mcg
OCP Preparations
4
OCP cycles? 3
Who uses the 84 days on, 7 days off—extended cycle specifically? 3
(Seasonale, Introvale, and Quasense (estradiol & levonorgestrel) 84 days of active pills and 7 days of placebo.)
Use:
Choosing a Pill Formulation
1. Typically start with _______ in a younger or less compliant patient but generally it doesn’t matter much
If they have used a formulation in the past that’s worked, be reluctant to mess with success!