Hormonal Contraception

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The progestational component of progestin helps with what and desires what?

Prevent ovulation, lessens bleeding, desires high selectivity

The androgenic component of progestin helps with what and desires what?

Acne, hirsutism, and lower activity

The antiestrogenic component of progestin helps with what and desires what?

androgenic side effects and lower activity

What are potential health benefits beyond pregnancy prevention for taking a hormonal contraception?

Decreased risk of endometrial cancer, headaches, and ovarian cancer. Improvement in perimenopausal symptoms

What are serious side effects of getting an implant like Etonogestrel?

Mood changes, headaches, acne

What are common side effects of getting an implant like Etonogestrel?

Pain with insertion, irregular bleeding for first 6-12 months

What are potential benefits of getting an implant like Etonogestrel?

Long term protection up to 3 years and nothing to remember to use on a regular basis

What is the return of fertility like for an implant like Etonogestrel?

delayed or rapid return (within 6 weeks)

What are serious side effects of LNG IUD?

Uterine perforation, infection, and expulsion

What are common side effects of LNG IUD?

Cramping with insertion, spotting for first 3-6 months, periods lighter/ less frequent

What are potential benefits of LNG IUDs?

Lighter periods, safe to breastfeed, lower risk of uterine cancer, long term protection

What is the return of fertility like for stopping LNG IUDs?

Immediate

What is a common side effect of Copper IUDs that differentiates it from LNG IUDs?

Periods may be heavier or stay the same

How long do Copper IUDs provide protection for?

10 years

How long does the hormonal IUD Mirena provide protection for?

8 years

How long does the hormonal IUD Skyla provide protection for?

3 years

How long does the hormonal IUD Kyleena provide protection for?

5 years

How are shots like Medroxyprogesterone Acetate administered and what is the dosing for them?

150mg IM or 104mg subc

What is the return of fertility for Medroxyprogesterone Acetate?

possibly delayed

What is the return of fertility like for stopping COC?

Immediate

What are serious side effects that may come with taking a combined pill (COC) ?

Bloot clots and stroke

What do the different numbered phasics indicated?

Different amount of strengths throughout the cycle

What are potential benefits of taking combined pill (COC)?

Improved acne, decreased risk of ovarian/uterine cancer, and more regular and lightere periods

What is the frequency of administration for POP - norethindrone & norgestrel?

Daily within 3 hours of the same time

What are the serious side effects that come with taking POP - norethindrone & norgestrel?

severe headaches, heavy bleeding, and ecotopic pregnancy

What are the common side effects that come with taking POP - norethindrone & norgestrel?

spotting and menstrual changes

What are the potential benefits of taking POP - norethindrone & norgestrel?

Safe to breastfeed and lack of estorgen-related side effects

How long is the return of fertility after discontinuing POP - norethindrone & norgestrel?

Immediate

What is the frequency of dosing for drospirenone?

Daily

What are serious side effects of Drosperinone?

Severe headaches and hyperkalemia

What are common side effects of Drosperinone?

Spotting and menstrual changes

What is the return of fertility like after discontinuing Drosperinone?

Immediate

What are the potential benefits of taking a monthly (disposable) vaginal ring?

Improved acne and more regular/lighter periods

What is the return of fertility like after discontinuing a monthly (disposable) vaginal ring?

Intermediate

What is a common side effect that may arise from using an annual (reusable) vaginal ring) that a monthly disposable ring doesn’t cause?

Vulvovaginal infection

What are the potential benefits of taking an annual vaginal ring?

Improved acne, lower risk of ovarian/uterine cancer, more regular periods, and can use up to 13 times