HSC 3211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Intrauterine Device, Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill, Emergency Contraception
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T shaped device placed in uterus, releasing small doses of progestin daily. Thin rod inserted under skin of upper arm, releasing progestin. Estrogen and progestin combined in one pill. Contraindications: smoker over the age of 35, history of blood clots, and breast cancer. Pill needs to be taken at same time each day. Placed on skin of lower abdomen, buttocks or chest (avoiding breasts), releasing progestin and estrogen into blood vessels. Replace patch each week for 3 weeks, no patch for 4th week (to allow for menstrual period) and repeat with new patch. Ring placed inside vagina, releasing progestin and estrogen. Worn for 3 weeks, removed for week of menstrual period, and repeat with new ring. Not a regular method of birth control. Used only if no birth control or failed birth control. Emergency contraceptive pill can be taken up to 5 days after unprotected sex (the sooner the more efficient)
