32. POP Flashcards
What?
Also known as minipill
contains only progestogen
How POP works?
Stopping producing a monthly egg
Thickening the mucus of cervix so sperm can’t travel
POP in NZ market?
Cerazette
Microlut
Noriday
What should I do if I miss my doses?
Microlut and Noriday:
3 hours late considered missed dose. This medicine(Microlut and Noriday) Protection fails if late for 3 hours.
If forget take as soon as you can and take the next pill of its normal time, it could be 2 pills at the same day.
If 3 or more hours late, take as soon as remember, and continue taking regular pill each day but You use condom for next 2 days.
Cerazette:12 hours late considered as “missed dose”.This medicine (Cerezette)protection fails after 12 hours late.
If forgot take immediately. continue next pill on time. It can be 2 tablets a day.
If 12 hr or more late, take immediately you remember and continue regular pills but you use condoms for 7 days.
What type of women use pop ?
This POP is best suits for Breast feed women
Or women who cant use COC for medical reason.
Who cannot take POP?
blood clots,migraines,heavy smoking,very high blood pressure or heart disease,diabetes with complications, not being able to tolerate oestrogen.Breast cancer
What if i have diarrhoea and vomiting?
Microlut and Noriday: Vomit within 2 hours,take additional pill as soon as possible.If you dont take within 3 hours then use caution.
Cerazette: if vomit within 2 hours, take another pill asap. But it you dont take within 12 hours then use additional caution.
What if i have diarrhoea and vomiting?
Microlut and Noriday: Vomit within 2 hours,take additional pill as soon as possible.If you dont take within 3 hours then use caution.
Cerazette: if vomit within 2 hours, take another pill asap. But it you dont take within 12 hours then use additional caution.
Side effects of POP?
Breast discomfort
Headaches
Mood changes
Skin changes such as acne
Feeling sick (nausea)
