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GYN Pharm Contraception

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Contraception methods with the lowest pregnancy rates   Combined OCPs, IUD, Vasectomy  
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MOA of Estrogen   Inhibits ovulation  
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MOA of Progestin   Promotes endometrium atrophy  
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Incidence of ovulation when taking OCPs   10%  
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early or mid-cycle BTB, increased spotting and hypomenorrhea is associated with   Estrogen deficiency  
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Nausea, bloating, HTN, Migraines, edema and breast fullness are associated with   Excess estrogen  
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Weight gain, fatigue, acne, depression and breast regression are associated with   Excess Progestin  
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Late BTB, amenorrhea and hypermenorrhea are associated with   Progesting Deficiency  
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Reason for Tricycling   Severe PMS or cyclic depression, endometriosis, cyclic HA, wish to avoid menses at a specific time, wish to avoid menses as much as possible. (these are continuous pills, no week off)  
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CI to estrogen   Hx of thromboembolism, Uncontrolled HTN, Migraine worsened by EE, Current liver impairment or tumor, current DVT, Smoker>35 yo, Breast feeding  
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Ortho-Micronor   Progestin only "minipill". Need to take at the same time every day, if >3 hrs late, backup for 48 hrs. STRICT compliance needed  
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Which OCP can be used while lactating?   Progestin Minipill (ortho-micronor)  
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Risk associated with combination contraceptives   Biggest risk: Increase risk of thromboembolis, stroke and heart attack. Also: hepatic neoplasia, gallbladder dz, HTN  
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Absolute CI to combo pill   Thromboembolic disorders, severe liver dysfxn, known or suspected breast CA, undiagnosed abnl vaginal bldg, known or suspected pregnancy, smoker >35yo  
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Relative CIs to combo pill   Migraine HA, HTN, Uterine leiomyoma, Gestation DM, Elective surgery, epilepsy, Obstructive jaundice in pregnancy, SS dz, DM, Gallbladder dz  
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Stop OCPs immediately if   Visual disturbances, Unilateral numbness, weakness tingling (stroke), Severe chest, left arm or neck pain (heart attack), Hemoptysis (PE), Leg pain, swelling and tenderness (DVT), slurred speech, hepatic mass  
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Seek medical attention immediately for ACHES   abdominal pain; Chest pain, SOB, Hemoptysis; Headache; Eye problems; Severe leg pain  
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The following decrease the efficacy of OCPs and may require back up contraceptive methods   Antibiotics, barbituates, Griseofulvin, Phenytoin, Primidone  
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The following are drugs that have decreased efficacy when used with OCPs   Acetaminophen, Anticoagulants, Benzodiazepines, Guanethidine, Methyldopa  
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The following are drugs that have increased effect when used with OCPs   Alcohol, Antidepressants, Benzodiazepines, Beta-Blockers, Corticosteroids, Theophylline  
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Conservative recommendation with OCPs and abx   Use back-up method during short course of antibiotic treatment and for one week afterward  
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When is back up required if you miss a pill dosage?   If 2 days of pills are missed: take 2 pills the first day and 2 pills the second day and then resume back. Condoms MUST be used for 7 days as a back-up method  
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Patch   Ortho-Evra: contains progestin and EE. 3 weeks on, one week off. Less effective for pts weighing >90kg  
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Approved locations for Ortho-Evra patch   Buttock, abdomen, upper outer arm, upper torso.  
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FDA warning with the patch   higher estrogen exposure with the patch.  
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Women breastfeeding or those with intolerance to estrogens, smokers, on anti-epileptics may take   Depo-Provera. IM Shot q 3 mo.  
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Main AE of Depo-provera   Weight gain. 5.4 lbs in the first year  
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Depo notes:   evaluate BMD after 2 years of use; use only for 2 years  
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Implanon releases for etonogestrel 60mcg/day for ___ years   3  
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Emergency contraception administration   Norgestrel or levonorgestrel products; must be delivered within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse. Antiemetic should be given prior to first dose of combo to reduce estrogen related N/V  
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low estrogen combo options   LoEstrin, Alesse  
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High androgenic progesterone pill   Lo-Ovral. May need to switch to less androgenic like: Ortho-cyclen  
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