Ethical Aspects of Contraception and Sterilization — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: In case of Incomplete abortion the most appropriate management is to do _____

Answer: dilatation and curettage

Flashcard 2: _____ regimen is the least effective method of emergency contraception

Answer: Yuzpe

Flashcard 3: Which method of tubal ligation involves burying the proximal stump of the fallopian tube into the uterine myometrium?

Answer: Irving method

Flashcard 4: The woman needs to use barrier contraception or abstain in the first _____ days post-insertion of norplant

Answer: 7

Flashcard 5: MVA is used for early pregnancy failures or elective termination upto _____ weeks

Answer: 12

Flashcard 6: Mcafee and Johnson's expectant management in case of placenta previa advocates termination of pregnancy at _____ weeks.

Answer: 37

Flashcard 7: A pap smear is done _____ performing a vaginal examination

Answer: before (before/after)

Flashcard 8: Which method of tubal ligation involves creating a loop of the fallopian tube, ligating the base of the loop with absorbable suture, and then excising the loop?

Answer: Pomeroy's method

Extra: Pomeroy's method is the most commonly used technique for tubal sterilization. The use of absorbable suture (like plain catgut) is key; as the suture is absorbed, the two ends of the tube pull apart and seal over, which minimizes the risk of recanalization or fistula formation.