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1
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Combined oral contraceptive pill

A

-Inhibits ovulation

2
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Progesterone only pill (excluding desogestrel)

A

-Thickens cervical mucus

3
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Desogestrel-only pill

A
  • Primary: inhibits ovulation

- Secondary: thickens cervical mucus

4
Q

Injectable contraceptives

A
  • Medroxyprogesterone acetate
  • Primary: inhibits ovulation
  • Secondary: thickens cervical mucus
5
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Implantable contraceptive

A
  • Primary: inhibits ovulation

- Secondary: thickens cervical mucus

6
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Intrauterine contraceptive device

A

-Decreases sperm motility and survival

7
Q

IUS

A
  • Primary: prevents endometrial proliferation

- Secondary: thickens cervical mucus

8
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Levonorgestrel (emergency)

A

-Inhibits ovulation

9
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Ulipristal

A

-Inhibits ovulation