Hormone Contraception

Question 1

Combined hormonal contraceptives are contraceptives that contain oestrogen and progesterone. In the UK what are 3 forms in which they can be administered?

1 - pill, patch, vaginal ring
2 - implant, patch, vaginal ring
3 - pill, implant, vaginal ring
4 - pill, patch, implant

Answer 1

1 - pill, patch, vaginal ring

Question 2

Combined hormonal contraceptives are contraceptives that contain oestrogen and progesterone. What cancers have they been shown to reduce the risk of?

1 - breast, colorectal and endometrial cancer
2 - ovarian, colorectal and endometrial cancer
3 - ovarian, breast and endometrial cancer
4 - ovarian, colorectal and breast cancer

Answer 2

2 - ovarian, colorectal and endometrial cancer

Question 3

Combined hormonal contraceptives (CHC) are contraceptives that contain oestrogen and progesterone. What 3 gynaecological conditions can taking the CHC pill help with?

1 - UTI, endometriosis, premenstrual syndrome
2 - polycystic ovarian syndrome, UTI, premenstrual syndrome
3 - polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, premenstrual syndrome
4 - polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, UTI

Answer 3

3 - polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, premenstrual syndrome

Question 4

What age should the combined hormonal contraceptives (CHC) not be used for?

1 - women >20 y/o
2 - women >30 y/o
3 - women >40 y/o
4 - women >50 y/o

Answer 4

4 - women >50 y/o