Overview of MENSTRUAL
CYCLE
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Menstrual cycles are counted from the first day
of menstrual bleeding
Averagemenstrual cycle is 28 days
Divided into three phases:
the follicular phase (pre-ovulatoryphase),
the ovulation phase
the lutealphase (post-ovulatoryphase)
Cont…
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Influenced by the hormonal relationships
among the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary,
and ovaries
epinephrine and norepinephrine
gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
gonadotropins,
(FSH), and (LH).
Estrogen and progestroneg
oAt the end, either pregnancy or
menstruation occurs
The Menstrual Cycle
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DESIRED OUTCOMEs of contraceptives use
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Primary goal
Prevention of pregnancy.
Secondary goals
prevention of STDs
improvements in menstrual cycle regularity
prevention of malignancies and other health
conditions
management of perimenopause
Metods of contraception
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Barrier methods
Spermicides
Sponges
Condoms
Diaphrams
Cervical cap
Hormonal methods
Oral pills
IUD
Injectables
Implants and viginalrings
Skin patches
Emergence contraception
Hormonal method
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Combined hormonal contraceptives
(CHCs)
Componets
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progestins
provide most of the contraceptive
effect
thickening cervical mucus to prevent
sperm penetration,
slowing tubal motility
delaying sperm transport,
inducing endometrial atrophy.
inhibits ovulation
Components cont…
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Estrogens
Theprimaryroleistostabilizethe
endometrialliningandprovidecyclecontrol
Alsopreventovulation
Mestranolandethinylestradiol
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Considerations with Combined
Hormonal Contraceptive Use(CHCs)
Points to be considered:
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A medical history and blood pressure
measurement before use
The benefits,
Adverse effects,
Risks should be considered
Adverse effects
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Estrogen excess
Nausea, breast tenderness, headaches, cyclic
weight gain due to fluid retention
Dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, uterine fibroid
growth
Estrogen deficiency
Vasomotor symptoms, nervousness,
decreased libido
Early-cycle (days 1–9) breakthrough bleeding and
spotting Increase
Safety concern
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WHO precautions in the provision of CHCs
4 categories of precautions
Category IV-Absolute contraindication
Category III-risk > benefit. Need
monitoring
Cate II-benefits > outweigh risks
Cate I-no contraindication
thromboembolicdisorder,
or a history of these
conditions
CVD, CAD, PVD
Diabetes with vascular
involvement or DM>20
years
Breast cancer
Uncontrolled HTN
Age >35 years and
currently smoking ≥15
cigarettes per day
Known hyperlipidemia
History of HTN
Hxof Ca
Cirrhosis
Breast-feeding women 6
weeks to 6 months
postpartum
Migraine headache without
aura in women ≥35 years
old
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Category 4 Category 3
Family history of
thromboembolism
Diabetes without
vascular disease
Migraine headaches
without aura in women
<35 years old
Breastfeeding women
≥6 months postpartum
Age ≥40 years
Varicose veins
History of gestational
diabetes
Nonmigrainous
headaches
Thyroid disease
Iron deficiency anemia
Depression
Epilepsy
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Category 2 Category 1
Oral Contraceptives
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Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) Vs
progestin only pills (POPs)
COCs
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Preparation with the lowest oestrogen &
progestogen which gives good cycle control &
minimal side-effects should be selected
Moa:
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Changing the body's hormone balanceso that you do
not ovulate.
Causing the mucusmade by the cervix to thicken
and form a 'mucus plug' in the cervix
Making the liningof the uterus thinner.
Types of cocs
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Mono-phasic
Fixed amount of estrogen and progesterone in 21 pills
Bi-pahsic:
Fixed amount of estrogens and changeable levels of
progesterones
Tri-phasiccontraceptives: 3 different strength pills
are available
Extended cycle pills –84 days + 7days placebo
Continuous combined pills-few /no placebo pills
Third generation pills -newer progseg.Desogestrel,
norgestimateetc…
advantages
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1.Reduced dysmenorrhoeaand menorrhagia.
2.Reduced incidence of premenstrual tension.
3.Reduced risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer.
4.Reduced risk of pelvic inflammatory disease, which
may be a risk with intra-uterine devices.
Choice of cocs
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are similarly effective in preventing pregnancy,
the initial choice is based on
the hormonal content and dose,
preferred pattern of pill use,
coexisting medical conditions
Pops(minipills)
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The 28 days active hormone per cycle
less effective than combination OCs
associated with irregular menstrual bleeding.
must be taken every day at approximately the
same
the risk of ectopic pregnancy is higher than
with other hormonal contraceptives.
What if dose missed????
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Transdermal patch
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includes 0.75 mg of EE and 6 mg of
norelgestromin,
abdomen, buttocks, upper torso, or upper arm
Applied at the beginning of the menstrual cycle
Replaced every week for 3 weeks
compliance > ocs
risk of increased estrogen exposure
Vaginal Rings
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It is a 54-mm flexible ring, 4 mm in thickness
contains EE and etonogestrel (NuvaRing)
It stays there for 21 days. You then remove the ring for 7 days
The ring can be used as a continuous-dose form of birth
control.
To use it this way, a new ring is inserted every 3 weeks with
no ring-free week in between
precise placement is not an issue
Injectable Progestins.
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DMPA 150 mg (Depo-Provera)
administered by deep intramuscular injection
in the glutealor deltoid muscle
within 5 days of onset of menstrual bleeding
inhibits ovulation for more than 3 months
DMPA (Depo-SubQProvera104)
a new formulation approved by the FDA contains
104 mg of DMPA
injected subcutaneously
into the abdomen or thigh
Reduces BMD (need monotoring)
Intrauterine Devices
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small, "T-shaped" devices made of flexible
plastic that inserted into a woman's uterus.
It is one of the most effective reversible forms
of birth control available.
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Types
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IUD that slowly
releases
progesterone
(hormonal)
Copper containing
IUD
(non-hormonal)
The hormonal IUD works for up
to 5 years
The copper IUD works for up to
10 years.
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No need to remember it every day.
The hormonal IUD may help decrease and, in
some cases, treat menstrual pain .
If a woman wishes to become pregnant, she
can have the IUD removed.
It can be used by women who are
breastfeeding.
The copper IUD has no effect on a woman’s
natural hormones.
RISKS OF IUD
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There is an increased risk that the pregnancy will be
ectopic.
The IUD should be removed from pregnant women
when possible.
The woman having STD or at risk to have, she’s at
risk of Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an
infection of the uterus and fallopian tubes specially
in the first 3 weeks after insertion of an IUD.
Emergency Contraception
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is used to prevent unwanted pregnancy after
unprotected sexual intercourse
It is effective if taken within 3-5 days of unprotected
intercourse.
Ulipristalacetate
Hormonal emergency contraception involves the use of
levonorgestrel
Currently plan B is FDA approved
Post coital insertion of IUD also method of emergency
contraception.
Also 4 pills of COCs & then 2 pills after 12 hrs
EVALUATION OF OUTCOMES
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At least annual blood pressure monitoring is
recommended for all users of CHC
history of glucose intolerance or overt diabetes
mellitus begins or discontinues the use of
CHC, glucose levels
at least annual (more frequent if they are at
risk for STDs) cytologic screening
outcomes evaluation cont…
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Women using Implanonshould be monitored
annually for
menstrual cycle disturbances,
weight gain,
local inflammation or infection at the implant site,
acne, breast tenderness, headaches, and hair loss.
Women using DMPA should be asked at 3-
month follow up visits about
weight gain,
menstrual cycle disturbances, and
STD risks.