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June plans to use a combination estrogen-progestin oral contraceptive. She is 25 years old.
1.Describe the mode of action for this type of contraception.
list the advantages of using oral contraception.
Using the acronym ACHES, identify the signs and symptoms that would require June to stop taking the pill and notify her health care provider.
Specify the instructions the nurse shoul give June about taking the pill to ensure maximum effectiveness.
1) Action of combination estrogen-progestin oral contraceptive.
Estrogens and progestins decrease the production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Inhibition of FSH and LH result in the inhibition of ovulation.
So again,
Inhibit ovulation
Due to suppression of FSH and LH output from pituitary gland
Lower levels of FSH results in minimal follicular development.
#. Advantages of oral contraceptives :-
- More than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.
- Convenient.
- Able to be used discreetly.
- Does not interfere with lovemaking.
- May lessen menstrual difficulties.
- Lower risk of several health conditions.
- Many different brands available that also offer additional benefits, such as reducing acne or minimizing fluid retention.
#. The following are warning signs of problems. Acronym -"ACHES”.
A - Abdominal (stomach) pain (severe) may mean a possible ruptured liver tumor, cyst, tubal pregnancy
C - Chest pain (sharp, crushing or heaviness) may mean possible heart attack; sudden shortness of breath, persistent cough or coughing up blood indicating possible blood clot in lungs
H - Headaches (sudden severe) or vomiting, dizziness or fainting, weakness or numbness in an arm or leg or disturbances of speech may mean a possible stroke
E - Eye problems (blurring vision, flashing lights or partial/complete loss of vision) may mean a possible clot in the eye or other blood flow problems
S - Sudden leg pain in calf or thigh or redness, heat or swelling in calf or thigh, may mean possible blood clots
If you experience any of these warning signs, call or see a health care provider as soon as possible.
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