Clinical Case Studies-Menopause and Contraception
Lecture Notes
Slides from the Webinar
CPD- Pharmacist
CPD- GP Appriasal
CPD- Nurse
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By completing this session, you will be able to:
Apply UKMEC guidance when selecting contraceptive methods in women with multiple risk factors such as obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, smoking or age over 45
Evaluate the risks and benefits of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) in women with cardiovascular or bone health risk factors and identify appropriate alternative contraceptive options.
Assess the role of drospirenone-only contraception (Slynd), including indications, counselling points, bleeding patterns and monitoring requirements.
Identify safe contraceptive options in the postpartum period, particularly in women with a history of venous thromboembolism.
Apply current guidance on emergency contraception and hormonal contraception in patients using GLP-1 receptor agonists such as tirzepatide.
Recognise and investigate irregular bleeding in women using hormonal contraception, including potential pharmacokinetic interactions and appropriate contraceptive optimisation.
Integrate menopause management and contraception considerations when counselling perimenopausal women experiencing vasomotor symptoms.
