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Contraception Types (Implant (PROS (can't be forgotten, GI disturbance…
Contraception Types
Implant
Progesterone Depot / Implant
How it works: same as POP
every 3 months / every 3 years
PROS
can't be forgotten
GI disturbance doesn't affect its absorption
Spotting / unexpected bleeding biggest problem
Pills
The Pill (COCP)
Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
how it works: a mix of oestrogen & progesterone, taken every day for 3 weeks, then stopped for one.
if person has GI problems or ill, it can be poorly absorbed
Rare but serious problems
Blood clots & related CV events: strokes, DVT, PE, MI
Breast & Cervical Carcinoma
Migraine
ask about aura
Hypertension
BP check
Side Effects
nausea
headaches
breast tenderness
Check Contraindications before starting the pill
Progesterone Only (POP)
how it works: makes cervical mucus hostile to sperm; and inhibits ovulation too
poorly absorbed when people have gastric disturbance
spotting bleeding
Intrauterine device (IUD)
Copper Coil
CONS
can cause pelvic inflammatory disease
pregnancy is more likely to be ectopic
very heavy periods
rare - perforation of uterus (pain)
PROS
effective
can be forgotten about
last 5-10 years
Hormonal Devices
Progesterone containing
Injection
Patch
Vaginal Ring
Diaphragm
Male / Female Condom
Cervical Cap
Sponge
Fertility Awareness Based Methods
Spermicide
Sterilisation