Contraception Flashcards
1
Q
Which ladies are contraindicated to use COC? (3)
A
Smokers>35y BMI>40 history of VTE HTN Active breast cancer
2
Q
Name one advantage and one disadvantage of using a POP as contraception. (2)
A
Good: few contraindications
Bad: compliance (needs to be well motivated)
3
Q
How does progesterone work as contraception? (1)
A
Cervical mucus and sometimes inhibits ovulation (more often in depot)
