Pharmacy

Front 1

What hormones are in the combined contraceptive pill?

Back 1

Oestrogen and progesterone

Front 2

How does the combined contraceptive pill work?

Back 2

It suppresses FSH and LH causing the ovaries to go into a resting state, simulating pregnancy.

Front 3

What is there a risk of for users of the combined contraceptive pill if they have a high BMI (>30) or smoke?

Back 3

Thromboembolism

Front 4

Give two main benefits of the combined contraceptive pill?

Back 4

• Almost 100% effective
• Lighter, regular, less painful periods

Front 5

Why might someone choose the progesterone only contraceptive pill?

Back 5

It avoids the risks of oestrogen and has a minimal effect on lactation or secretion of breast milk.

Front 6

Give two ways in which the progesterone only contraceptive pill works.

Back 6

• It makes the cervical mucus viscid and the endometrium not conductive to implantation
• It suppresses ovulation in around 40% of women.

Front 7

Give two disadvantages of the progesterone only contraceptive pill.

Back 7

• It must be taken meticulously
• It may cause menstrual disturbances

Front 8

What hormone does the implant use?

Back 8

progesterone

Front 9

What is a major advantage of the implant?

Back 9

Minimal compliance is required.

Front 10

How regularly is the progesterone injection contraception method administered?

Back 10

Every 12 weeks.

Front 11

How do progesterone injections prevent conception?

Back 11

They ovulation, thickens cervical mucus and atrophy of the endometrium

Front 12

Give two main considerations to be taken before using the progesterone injection for contraception?

Back 12

• May be a delay of up to 18 months in return to fertility.

• Prolonged spotting is common.

Front 13

Which female contraception method protects against STIs?

Back 13

The fermidom

Front 14

What effect does copper have when used in an IUCD?

Back 14

It affects endometrial enzymes and oestrogen uptake thus rendering the endometrium hostile to implantation.

Front 15

How does an IUCD prevent conception?

Back 15

It creates and inflammatory response in the endometrium.

Front 16

What does IUCD stand for?

Back 16

Intrauterine Contraceptive Device

Front 17

Give three potential side effects of using and IUCD.

Back 17

• Menorrhagia

• Dysmenorrhea

• Bacterial vaginosis

Front 18

What is tubal ligation?

Back 18

The cutting, clipping or tying of the fallopian tubes as a method of contraception.

Front 19

Which method of male contraception protects against STDs?

Back 19

Condom

Front 20

What is a vasectomy?

Back 20

Cutting, clipping or tying of the sperm ducts as a method of contraception.