Contraception: A Primer for Pharmacists
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Course Summary
Contraception is the purposeful use of interventions to prevent pregnancy after sexual intercourse. Contraception is a common reason many women seek healthcare, and pharmacists provide a vital and accessible resource for contraceptive education. By offering evidence-based information and counseling on administration, indications, side effects, and interactions associated with contraceptives, pharmacists can ensure their patients utilize contraception safely and effectively. This course will provide a review of the menstrual cycle and detail currently available contraceptive options. Mechanisms of action, side effects profiles, benefits, failure rates, and contraindications and warnings will be discussed for various contraceptives.
Course Objectives
Describe phases of the menstrual cycle
Compare and contrast contraceptive methods
Recall indications, contraindications, side effect profiles, and monitoring parameters for contraceptives
I. Introduction
II. The Menstrual Cycle: An Overview
1. The Follicular (Proliferative) Phase
2. Ovulatory Phase
3. Luteal Phase
III. Contraceptive Options
IV. Nonpharmacologic Therapies
1. Fertility Awareness Methods
2. Barrier Techniques
V. Pharmacologic Therapies
1. Spermicides
2. Hormonal Contraception
3. Combined Hormonal Contraceptives (CHCs)
4. Oral Contraceptives
5. Transdermal Contraceptives
6. Vaginal Rings
7. Important Considerations of CHC Use
8. Progestin-Only Contraceptives
9. Progestin-Only Pills (POPs)
10. Injectable Progestin
11. Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
12. Emergency Contraception
VI. The Role of the Pharmacist
VII. Summary
- Read the course objectives and faculty planner disclosure
- Read the course material
- Complete the post-test with a minimum score of 70% and complete the course evaluation form.
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Faculty Planner Disclosure
The following individuals were involved in developing this activity: Liz Fredrickson, PharmD, BCPS, Pamela M. Sardo, PharmD, BS, and Susan DePasquale, MSN, PMHNP-BC. Pamela Sardo, PharmD, BS, was an employee of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals until March 2022, and has no conflicts of interest or relationships regarding the subject matter discussed. There are no financial relationships relevant to this activity to report or disclose by any of the individuals involved in developing this activity.
Unlabeled Use Disclosures
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- Target Audience: Pharmacist
- Contact Hours: 1.0 (0.1 CEUs)
- Activity Release Date: 5/1/2023
- Activity Expiration Date: 5/1/2026
- Activity Type: Knowledge
- UAN: 0669-0000-23-062-H99-P
- Topic: Additional Topic Areas
- CeBroker Number: 20-1040452
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