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MEDICINE DENTISTRY CONTRACEPTION: A CASE-
BASED APPROACH ACTUAL FLASHCARDS
Contraception Methods used to prevent pregnancy
Estrogen and Progestin Hormones used in combination oral contraceptives Progestin
Only Contraceptive methods that contain only progestin
Combination oral Oral contraceptive pill containing both estrogen and progestin
contraceptive (COC) pill
Progestin-only pills Oral contraceptive pills that contain only progestin
Levonorgestrel Intrauterine device that releases levonorgestrel to prevent
intrauterine system pregnancy
Patch containing hormones that prevent pregnancy
Contraceptive patch
when applied to the skin
Flexible ring inserted into the vagina that releases
Contraceptive ring
hormones to prevent pregnancy
Contraceptive methods that physically block sperm from
Barrier Methods
reaching the egg
Contraceptive method where a small rod is inserted
Subdermal implant
under the skin to release hormones
Injectable Contraceptive method where a hormone is injected into the body
medroxyprogesterone to prevent pregnancy
Small T-shaped device inserted into the uterus to
Intrauterine device (IUD)
prevent pregnancy
Intrauterine device that contains copper to prevent
Copper containing IUD
pregnancy
Barrier method made of latex, plastic, or lambskin to prevent
Condom
pregnancy and protect against STDs
, 2
Silicone dome or cup inserted into the vagina to cover the cervix
Diaphragm
and prevent pregnancy
Contraceptive method that contains spermicide and is inserted
Sponge
into the vagina
Being in a committed relationship with only one
Monogamous relationship
partner
Previous methods of birth Methods used in the past to prevent pregnancy
control
Amenable to hormonal Willingness to use contraceptive methods that contain hormones
therapy
Choice of contraceptive method based on personal
Patient/partner preference
preference
Ability to comply with Capability to follow the prescribed contraceptive regimen
therapy
Intention to have a child in the future
Desire for future
pregnancy
Over-the-counter or herbal medications used by the
Other OTC or herbal meds
patient
Medical conditions other than allergic rhinitis and
Other health conditions
dysmenorrhea
Smoking status Whether the patient is a smoker or a non-smoker
Estradiol valerate Combination oral contraceptive pill with variable doses of
(variable)/dienogest estradiol valerate and dienogest
(variable)
Ethinyl estradiol 20 Combination oral contraceptive pill with 20 mcg of ethinyl
mcg/levonorgestrel 100 mcg estradiol and 100 mcg of levonorgestrel
Ethinyl estradiol 30
mcg/drospirenone 3 mg Combination oral contraceptive pill with 30 mcg of ethinyl
estradiol and 3 mg of drospirenone
MEDICINE DENTISTRY CONTRACEPTION: A CASE-
BASED APPROACH ACTUAL FLASHCARDS
Contraception Methods used to prevent pregnancy
Estrogen and Progestin Hormones used in combination oral contraceptives Progestin
Only Contraceptive methods that contain only progestin
Combination oral Oral contraceptive pill containing both estrogen and progestin
contraceptive (COC) pill
Progestin-only pills Oral contraceptive pills that contain only progestin
Levonorgestrel Intrauterine device that releases levonorgestrel to prevent
intrauterine system pregnancy
Patch containing hormones that prevent pregnancy
Contraceptive patch
when applied to the skin
Flexible ring inserted into the vagina that releases
Contraceptive ring
hormones to prevent pregnancy
Contraceptive methods that physically block sperm from
Barrier Methods
reaching the egg
Contraceptive method where a small rod is inserted
Subdermal implant
under the skin to release hormones
Injectable Contraceptive method where a hormone is injected into the body
medroxyprogesterone to prevent pregnancy
Small T-shaped device inserted into the uterus to
Intrauterine device (IUD)
prevent pregnancy
Intrauterine device that contains copper to prevent
Copper containing IUD
pregnancy
Barrier method made of latex, plastic, or lambskin to prevent
Condom
pregnancy and protect against STDs
, 2
Silicone dome or cup inserted into the vagina to cover the cervix
Diaphragm
and prevent pregnancy
Contraceptive method that contains spermicide and is inserted
Sponge
into the vagina
Being in a committed relationship with only one
Monogamous relationship
partner
Previous methods of birth Methods used in the past to prevent pregnancy
control
Amenable to hormonal Willingness to use contraceptive methods that contain hormones
therapy
Choice of contraceptive method based on personal
Patient/partner preference
preference
Ability to comply with Capability to follow the prescribed contraceptive regimen
therapy
Intention to have a child in the future
Desire for future
pregnancy
Over-the-counter or herbal medications used by the
Other OTC or herbal meds
patient
Medical conditions other than allergic rhinitis and
Other health conditions
dysmenorrhea
Smoking status Whether the patient is a smoker or a non-smoker
Estradiol valerate Combination oral contraceptive pill with variable doses of
(variable)/dienogest estradiol valerate and dienogest
(variable)
Ethinyl estradiol 20 Combination oral contraceptive pill with 20 mcg of ethinyl
mcg/levonorgestrel 100 mcg estradiol and 100 mcg of levonorgestrel
Ethinyl estradiol 30
mcg/drospirenone 3 mg Combination oral contraceptive pill with 30 mcg of ethinyl
estradiol and 3 mg of drospirenone
