Adverse symptoms from COCs of A>C>H>E>S

Question 1

a is for

Answer 1

An abdominal pain: pelvic or hepatic clot, liver or gallbladder disease, ectopic pregnancy

Question 2

C is for

Answer 2

Chest pain: PE, MI, angina, or breast lump

Question 3

H is for

Answer 3

Headaches: CVA, migraine, headache, HTN

Question 4

E is for

Answer 4

Eye problems: CVA, vision changes, migraine, clots in the eyes, corneal changes

Question 5

S is for

Answer 5

Severe leg pain: DVT phlebitis