Contraception Flashcards
1
Q
What are the missed pill rules for POP
A
If traditional then > 3h need condoms for 2 days
If desogestrel then > 12h need condoms for 2 days
If has sex in that time then need emergency contraception
2
Q
What are the missed pill rules for COCP
A
If missed <3 pills then no need to do anything
If missed 2 or more pills depends where you are in your cycle. You need to use emergency contraception for 7 days
- if in week 3 and has had sex then need to miss the pill free week
- if in week 1 of taking pills then need emergency contraception if has had sex in the pill free interval
3
Q
What is the risk of VTE with the COCP vs normal
A
Background risk is 5 in 100,000
With COCP 25 in 100,000
