Psychology 2075 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, Copper Iuds, Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: Samantha Doralp

Document Summary

Advantages and disadvantages similar to other hormonal methods. Higher risk of blood clot and stroke. Works by suppressing ovulation,thickening cervical mucous, changing endometrial lining. Loss of bone density after 2 years (irreversible) Thin tubes or rods are implanted under the skin. Removed from market due to multiple lawsuit. One flexible tube is implanted under skin. Effectiveness 99. 5%, no possibility for user error. Usable by women who are unable to use birth control pills. Copper ions and enzymes impair sperm function and impair fertilization. Only nova-t or flexi-t available in canada used up to 12 years. Time-released progestin used up to 5 years. Expulsion rate of 1-7% during first year of use in younger women. Infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and other reproductive organs. Can lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancy, abscess formation, and chronic pelvic pain. Creams, suppositories, gels, foams, foaming tablets, capsules or films. Often used in conjunction with another method of birth control.