Term
| What are the indications for the COCs? |
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Definition
| Contraception, moderate acne(Loette, Microgynon, Microlevlen), hirsutism (Cyproterone- Brenda, Diane, Juliet, Estelle), menstral disorders, period pain, endometriosis, PMS (Yaz) |
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Term
| What are the contraindications of COCs? |
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Definition
| Hx breast, endometrial cancer, migraines, pregnancy, viral hepatitis. |
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Term
| How is COCs dosage started? |
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Definition
start in the first week of active tablets on day 1-5 of period. OR AFTER THIS TIME;
use contraception until 7 active pills have been taken. |
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Term
| What does the patient do if she misses a pill? |
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Definition
<12h - take asap and the next pill @ usual time;
>12h - take it asap and next pill at usual time + wait 7 days for protection. IF the 7 days extends into active pills, then skip the inactive pills and go straight to a new pack of active pills. |
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Term
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Definition
| Inhibit ovulation, thicken cervical mucus |
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Term
| Which COC may be used for contraception in women with acne and hirsutism? |
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Definition
| Diane35, Juliet35, Brenda35, Estelle35 |
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Term
| Which COC may be used for someone with PMS |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the progesterone present in Yaz and Yasmin? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the progesterone present in Estelle25, Brenda35, Juliet35, and Diane35? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the counselling points for Depot Medroxypregesterone (Provera, Ralovera)? |
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Definition
Periods likely to become irregular and spotting may occur initially.
Periods may stop completely with continued use (1.5 years) |
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Term
| How often is Provera, Ralovera administered? |
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Definition
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Term
| When soon does Provera provide protection when changing from COC and POP? |
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Definition
COC: immediately
POP: use additional protection for 7 days |
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Term
| What is the active ingredient in Implanon? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the rules for missed POP levonergestrel pills? |
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Definition
| >3 hours: take ot as asap and use addition contraception for next 48 hours. |
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Term
| How often should the the Mirena IUD be replaced? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the active ingredient in the Mirena IUD? |
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Definition
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Term
| How is the Nuva ring used? |
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Definition
| Insert into vagina during 5 days of cycle and leave for 3 weeks; remove for a week, then insert a new ring. Add new ring regardless if period started during break or not. |
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