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Gynecology: contraception — methods, emergency contraception

Obstetrics and Gynecology · MBBS

Study notes

Unprotected intercourse — levonorgestrel within 72 hours; counseled for regular method. Emergency contraception (levonorgestrel 1.5mg <72h; ulipristal <120h; CuT — <5 days — most effective: counsel — regular method after): methods — barrier — condoms — STI protection; hormonal — COCP (21/7 — missed — 1 — take; 2+ — backup 7d; contraindicated — smokers >35, migraine with aura, VTE); POP — breastfeeding; injectable — DMPA 3-monthly; implant — 3 years; IUCD — CuT 380A — 10 years; LNG-IUS — 5 years — menorrhagia; permanent — tubectomy — postpartum/minilap; vasectomy — simplest — NSV). Cafeteria choice — the woman decides.

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