Family Planning

Question 1

Is unpredictable bleeding common after Depo-Provera injection?

Answer 1

yes, usually resolves in 2-3 months; after one year 50% of people have amenorrhea

Question 2

when is plan B best given?

Answer 2

levonorgestrel pills should be started within 72 hours and no later than 120 hours

Question 3

who are ideal candidates for progestin only pills?

Answer 3

women who have contraindications to OCPs including hx thromboembolic dz, estrogen sensitive cancer such as breast, breastfeeding, women over 35 who smoke or women who develop severe nausea with ocps

Question 4

OCPs decrease a womens risk of developing which cancers?

Answer 4

ovarian and endometrial