NORISTERATE

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 OBJECTIVES
• At the end of the presentation the learners
should be able to;
• Define Noristerate
• Identify indications, contraindications
• Discuss advantages of noristerate
• Identify mode of action
• Discuss effectiveness
 DEFINITION

• Is a contraception that is injected into the

deltoid or gluteal.
• Is a reversible progestin-only method of
prescription birth control
 INDICATIONS

• Want highly effective method of

contraception.
• Are breast feeding.
• Should not use estrogen containing
contraceptives.
• Desire the convenience of not having to keep
contraceptive supplies at home.
 CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Known or suspected pregnancy.
• Current or severe hepatic disease.
• Previous or existing liver tumors.
• Severe diabetes with vascular changes.
• Disturbance of lipid metabolism
 ADVANTAGES
• It does not interrupt sex.
• Is meant for short-term method of
contraception. Mainly used by women;
Whose partners are having vasectomy(the
noristrate injection will offer pregnancy
protection until the vasectomy becomes
effective).
A good short-term birth control because it does
not have estrogen
 MODE OF ACTION
• Prevents ovulation
• Noristerate mainly thickens the cervical mucus
and the hormone may also thin the lining of
the uterus.
• Prevents an ovum being released from the
ovaries.
 EFFECTIVENESS
• Noristrate is 97% to 99.7% effective