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Contraception Side effects
CDM 6
14
Pharmacology
Not Applicable
02/19/2012

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Term
Spermicide
Definition
Can increase STI risk, caution with allergies. May increase vaginal infections
Term
Levonorgestrel
Definition
Irregular bleeding, amenorrhea. C/I: PID
Term
Copper
Definition
Heavier, crampier menses
Term
Etonogestrel (implant)
Definition
irregular bleeding, mood changes, weight gain
Term
Medroxyprogesterone
Definition
Irregular bleeding, weight gain (more prominent), BMD loss
Term
Norelgestromin (patch)
Definition
Nausea, HA, breast tenderness, local irritation
(symptoms lessen over time)
Term
Etonorgestrel (Nuvaring)
Definition
irregular bleeding, HA, acne, less GI, vaginitis
Term
Nogestrel and Norethindone (Progestin only)
Definition
Significant breakthrough bleeding
Term
Too much estrogen
Definition
Nausea, breast tenderness, increased BP, melasma, HA, fluid retention
Term
Too little estrogen
Definition
Early BT bleeding, increased spotting
Term
Too much progestin
Definition
Fatigue, mood changes, increased appetite, weight gain, constipation
Term
Too little progestin
Definition
Late cycle breakthrough bleeding
Term
Too much androgen
Definition
Acne, oily skin, hirsutism
Term
Emergency Contraceptives (Plan B, Next choice, Ella)
Definition
Nausea, vomiting, spotting, irregular menses
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