COC Flashcards
1
Q
Is it reversible
A
rapidly
2
Q
___day regimen
A
21
3
Q
Seasonale
A
84 days followed by 7 day blank pills
4
Q
seasonique
A
84 days followed by 7 day low dose estrogen
5
Q
benefits
A
low estrogen important for smokers
6
Q
Contraindications
A
smokers 35+, estrogen CA, hx thromboembolic/hypercoagulable
7
Q
COC mechanism of action
A
inhibts ovum release by creating atrophic endometrium, maintaining thick cervical mucus, inhibits process that allows sperm to penetrate ovum
8
Q
COC when to call MD
A
depressed, breast lump, jaundice, ACHES
9
Q
ACHES
A
abdominal/leg pain chest pain, SOB Headaches, dizzy eyevison loss/blurr speech problems
