FEMALES Flashcards
1
Q
A
2
Q
mini pill
A
progesterone only
3
Q
combined pill CI
A
due to oestrogen women over 35 shouldnt take it.
4
Q
combined vs mini
A
c
- not safe ?35 or if smoke
- less painful periods
- efficacy is 99
- some types can be used for acne and hirsutism
- not effective staright away, takes 7 days to work against pregnancy
-improvement of pms
- take same time every day
- cant breastfeed
:(tender breast, n&v, weight gain
mini - thickens cervical mucus
- less painful periods
efficacy is 99
-can be on it while breastfeeding
- not effective straight away should use back up contraception for first few days
- when you stop taking
5
Q
what meds can yo take for heavy periods?
A
TXA
oral contraceptives
