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1
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Example of a COCP

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Microgynon

2
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Mechanism of action of COCPs

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Feedback on hypothalamus to prevent ovulation, Some thickening of cervical mucus and thinning of endometrium

3
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ADRs of COCPs

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Mood changes, Headaches, Gall stones, Nausea, Vomiting, Weight gain, Hypertension, Thrombosis, Breast cancer

4
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DDIs of COCPs

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Effected by inducers and inhibitors

5
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Monitoring with COCPs

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BP

6
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Example of POPs

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Cerazette

7
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Mechanism of action of POPs

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Thicken cervical mucus, Thin endometrium

8
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ADRs of POPs

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Mood changes, Breast tenderness, Abdo cramps, Irregular periods, Heavy bleeding

9
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DDIs of POPs

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Effected by inducers and inhibitors

10
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Natural methods of contraception

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Rhythm, Coitus interuptus

11
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Barrier methods of contraception

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Condom, Femidom, Diaphragm

12
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Medical methods of contraception

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COCPs, POPs, Implants, IUDs, Emergency contraceptive pill

13
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Surgical methods of contraception

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Vasectomy, Ligation of fallopian tubes

14
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Mechanism of action of HRT

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Replace lost hormones

15
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ADRs of HRT

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Endometrial cancer, Ovarian cancer, Breast cancer, Heart disease, Stroke, Thrombosis, Uterine bleeding

16
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Method to reduce risk of endometrial cancer with HRT

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Oestrogen only or hysterectomy

17
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DDIs of HRT

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Effected by inducers and inhibitors