best time to conceive
LH surge detected and following 2 days
phases of menstrual cycle
follicular (estrogen surge causing LH and FSH to increase), ovulatory (LH surge triggers ovulation), luteal (progesterone is dominant)
indication of pregnancy
positive hCG (human chorionic gonado...
COCs have other indications besides pregnancy: - answer
dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps), premenstrual syndrome (PMS),
acne (in females), anemia, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS),
endometriosis
, unique progestin used to reduce AEs commonly seen with
contraceptives, such as bloating, PMS, weight gain, acne,
androgenic symptoms (also acts as a mild K-sparing diuretic) -
answer drospirenone
progestin-only pills are primarily used in... - answer lactating
women (estrogen decreases milk production); migraines with aura
(aura associated with thrombosis risk)
progestin-only pills require... - answer good adherence; pill must be
taken within 3 hours of scheduled time
patch vs PO contraceptives - answer higher estrogen exposure;
Xulane less effective in women > 198lbs; don't use in women > 35
y.o. who smoke
with continuous contraception, patients may experience [blank], but
this typically resolves after [blank2] - answer spotting
(breakthrough bleeding); 3-6 months of continuous use
monophasic formulations of contraceptives - answer 21/7 pill pack:
Junel Fe 1/20, Microgestin Fe 1/20, Sprintec 28, Loestrin 1/20,
Yasmin 28
24/4 pill pack: Loestrin 24 Fe, Yaz
24/2/2 pill pack: Lo Loestrin Fe
triphasic formulations of contraceptives - answer Ortho Tri-Cyclen
Lo, Tri-Sprintec
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