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Family planning

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Family Planning Any educational, social, or healthcare intervention that allows people to plan reproduction including contraception, abortion, and interventions for subfertility or infertility.
Contraception Methods to prevent pregnancy, behavioral, barrier, hormonal, and permanent options.
Abortion care Medical and surgical options; a legal aspect of reproductive health care in many states.
Infertility support Evaluation and treatment for subfertility; education and emotional support for patients.
Nursing role in family planning Be respectful of patient choices and avoid interjecting personal biases in family planning conversations.
Selecting a contraceptive method reproductive goals reliability: effectiveness with perfect or typical use Safety profile: side effects, contradictions, patient history cost & convenience: accessibility, affordability method continuation: likelihood of consistency and correctly
What to do before selecting a contraceptive method? Rule out pregnancy before starting any method!
Birth control methods there are five types of birth control methods from which to choose according to one's health, relationship status, lifestyle, and reproductive plans.
sterilization method (most effective) 99% effectiveness permanent tubal ligation male vasectomy
long acting methods 99% effectiveness reversible IUD implants
short acting methods 91-84% effectiveness reversible pills shots rings
barrier only methods 86-71% effectiveness reversible condoms diaphragms sponges cervical caps
natural rhythm methods 78-75% effectiveness natural family planning (menstruation) withdrawal
contraception method (behavioral methods) abstinence fertility awareness - cervical mucus ovulation method - basal body temperature - symptothermal method - standard days method withdrawal (coitus interruptus) lactation amenorrhea method
cervical mucus ovulation method thin and stretchy, ripe time for pregnancy
lactation amenorrhea method A natural, temporary form of contraception that uses breastfeeding to suppress ovulation
contraception method (hormonal methods) long-term but reversible protection against pregnancy oral contraceptives injectable-depo transdermal patch vaginal rings implantable-nexplanon (LARC) IUD Emergency
ACHES: warning signs for oral contraceptive users teach patients to report any of these symptoms immediately, may indicate a serious complication
(A)CHES abdominal pain may indicate liver problems, pancreatitis, or gallbladder disease
A(C)HES chest pain/shortness of breath may indicate pulmonary embolus (PE) or myocardial infarction (MI)
AC(H)ES headaches (severe) may indicate hypertension, migraines, impending stroke (CVA)
ACH(E)S eye problems/vision changes may indicate hypertension or cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
ACHE(S) severe leg pain may indicate deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or thromboembolic event
Intrauterine contraception IUC/IUD T shaped plastic devices inserted into the uterus. Pregnancy rate <1%. two types: copper and progestin releasing
Copper IUD (paraguard) Hormone-free inhibits sperm motility, capacitation & survival effective for 10-12 years (can be pulled immediately) can be used as emergency contraception within 5-7 days of unprotected sex may cause heavier periods and increased cramping
Progestin IUD (Mirena, Kyleena, Liletta) Causes inhospitable changes to cervical mucus and endometrial atrophy variable effects on ovulation depending on type effective 3-8 years depending on the device often reduces menstrual bleeding over time
Important there is no evidence that any IUD acts as an abortifacient or disrupts an existing pregnancy
contraception method (sterilization) tubal ligation - a laparoscope is inserted; fallopian tubes are grasped and sealed vasectomy- performed under local anesthesia. involves cutting the vas deferens
Nursing management: contraceptive counseling assessment medical history family history ob/gyn history personal & social history diagnostic testing as indicated! pregnancy test complete physical examination
Nursing management: contraceptive counseling nursing intervention shared decision making: include client/couple in choice client education: MOA, advantages, disadvantages correct misconceptions danger signs: ACHES backup methods: educate if method fails
abortion care surgical abortion vacuum aspiration (most common in first semester) dilation & evacuation (D&E) second trimester performed in clinic or hospital setting safe and effective with local complication rates
abortion care medical abortion methotrexate+ misoprostol - less commonly used mifepristone + misoprostol - FDA approved up to 10 weeks can be managed via telehealth in some states follow-up required to confirm completion
nursing role abortion care Provide non-judgemental, patient-centered. Abortion is legal aspect of reproductive health in many states. Nurses must provide education, emotional support, and inappropriate follow-up.
Emergency contraception Plan b Levonorgesterel, Ella (Ulipristal acetate), Copper IUD
Plan B Levonorgesterel Window: 72 hour or 3 days Access: OTC Mechanism: Delays or inhibits ovulation; not an abortifacient
Ella (Ulipristal acetate) Window: within 120 hours or 5 days Access: prescription required Mechanism: modulates progesterone receptor; more effective later in window
Copper IUD Window: within 5-7 days Access: inserted by provider Mechanism: most effective EC option; also provides ongoing contraception
Nursing management - Plan B side effects: nausea, stomach ache, breast tenderness, diarrhea, fatigue, dizziness (last a few days) if vomiting occurs within 3 hours of taking: contact HCP - may need to repeat dose use barrier contraception for the remainder of cycle
Nursing management - Plan B if period is 5+ days late after taking Plan B: take a pregnancy test and contact HCP
STIs: treating on a population scale curable vs incurable safer sex practices the problem of STIs has still not been tackled adequately on a global scale, and until this is done, numbers worldwide will continue to increase.
STIs: Prevalence & Risk Factors high risk groups: African American youths abused youths homeless youths young men who have sex with men LGBTQ+ youths
STIs: Prevalence & Risk Factors risk factors in teenagers: columnar epithelial cells sensitive to invasion feelings of invincibility unprotected sex short-duration partnerships barriers to accessing healthcare
HIV: US & Global Impact. Key nursing action Universal HIV screening in pregnancy + ART initiation is the most effective intervention to prevent perinatal transmission.
STIs: Key maternal & Neonatal Effects Chlamydia Maternal Effects: postpartum endometritis, PROMm preterm birth Fetal / Neonatal Effects: Neonatal conjunctivitis leading to blindness , pneumonia, low birth weight
STIs: Key maternal & Neonatal Effects Gonorrhea Maternal: Chorioamnionitis, PROM, fetal growth restriction postpartum sepsis Fetal / Neonatal Effects: Gonoccal opthalmia neonatorum leading to blindness, sepsis, meningitis
STIs: Key maternal & Neonatal Effects Syphillis Maternal: Spontaneous abortion, preterm birth, stillbirth Fetal / Neonatal Effects: Congenital syphillis: multi-organ failure, structural damage
STIs: Key maternal & Neonatal Effects Genital Herpes Maternal: Spontaneous abortion, PROM, preterm labor Fetal / Neonatal: Skin/mouth sores, mental disability, blindness, death
STIs: Key maternal & Neonatal Effects HIV Maternal: Fatigue, nausea, weight loss, immunosuppression Fetal / Neonatal Effects: Transmission transplacentally, during birth, or via breast milk
STIs: Key maternal & Neonatal Effects Hepatitis B Maternal: May cause preterm birth if active in last trimester Fetal / Neonatal Effects: Chronic carrier risk, liver cancer on cirrhosis
STIs: Key maternal & Neonatal Effects Trichomoniasis Maternal: PROM, preterm birth risk Fetal / Neonatal Effects: Low birth weight, prematurity
STIs: Key maternal & Neonatal Effects Bacterial Vaginosis Maternal: Spontaneous abortion, chrioamnioitis, preterm labor Fetal / Neonatal Effects: Neonatal sepsis
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