Progestin-Only methods

Question 1

Progestin-only pills

Answer 1

*contain only progestins and are
sometimes called the “minipill.”
*They need to be taken daily and
continuously.
* A frequent side effect is
breakthrough bleeding.
Have a failure rate of 9% on
routine use

Question 2

Progestin-only injectable (Depo
Provera)

Answer 2

an injectable form of progesterone given
once
every 13 weeks IM/SC, with a failure rate
of 6% under regular use

Question 3

Contraindication
for DMPA ( depo provera )

Answer 3

1. Pregnancy (known or suspected)
2. Vaginal bleeding of unknown aetiology.
3. Breast cancer (known or suspected)
4. Liver disease
5. Allergy to the injection or to one of the
   components

**A history of VTE or thrombophlebitis is not a
contraindication

Question 4

Disadvantage of DMPA

Answer 4

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Question 5

Progestin-only subcutaneous implant (Nexplanon

Answer 5

uses etonogestrel progesterone .
o A frequent side effect is break- through bleeding.
o Failure rate is <1%.

**planted in upper arm