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Definition
ethinyl estradiol/ desogestrel
monophasic, less side effects from hormone fluctuation
active: 21
inactive: 7
-water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness)
-upset stomach
-headache |
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Definition
ethinyl estradiol/ desogestrel
lessens headaches caused by drop in estrogen
active: 21
inactive: 2
small amount estrogen: 5
-water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness)
-upset stomach
-headache |
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Term
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Definition
ethinyl estradiol/ levonorgestrel
reduces number of periods
active: 84
inactive: 7
-water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness)
-upset stomach
-headache |
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Term
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Definition
ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone
replaces iron lost during menses
active: 21
inactive (75 mg Iron): 7
-water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness)
-upset stomach
-headache |
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Term
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
Tri-Sprintec |
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Definition
ethinyl estradiol/ norgestimate
triphasic, mimics natural menstrual cycle
active: 21 (7, 7, and 7 different dosages of norgestimate)
inactive: 7
-water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness)
-upset stomach
-headache |
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Term
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Definition
ethinyl estradiol/ drospirenone
shorter menstrual cycles
active: 24
inactive: 4
-water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness)
-upset stomach
-headache
-Increases K+ Levels |
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Term
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Definition
ethinyl estradiol/ norelgestromin
patch
active: 21
inactive: 7
-water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness)
-upset stomach
-headache
-Skin Rash, rotate sites (butt, torso, stomach, upper arm)
-do not cut patch |
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Term
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Definition
ethinyl estradiol/ etonogestrel
Vaginal Ring Insert
active: 21
inactive: 7
-water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness)
-upset stomach
-headache
-rinse with cool water if it falls out, reinsert within 3 hours
-don't remove for intercourse
-not a barrier device
-refrigerate until dispensed |
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Term
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Definition
medroxyprogesterone acetate
150mg deep IM injection every 3 months.
-water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness)
-upset stomach
-headache
-nervousness
-don't use >2 years due to bone loss |
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Term
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Definition
levonorgestrel
Emergency Post-Coital Contraception
(0.75 mg once now, and once 12 hours later or One Step 1.5mg now. Within 72 hours after unprotected sex)
-Upset Stomach
-Headache
-Fatigue
-Dizziness |
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