Hormones

Question 1

How to take the pill

Answer 1

• Start on active pill (Stat protection)
• or Take 7 days worth of active pills)
• Same time each day with water

Question 2

Oestrogen

Answer 2

female sex hormone
-made in ovaries and placenta
-follicle development and growth of endometrium
-can cause: nausea, vomiting, decrease milk supply, increase thromboembolism risk
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Question 3

Progestogen

Answer 3

Female sex hormone
-secreted in ovaries and placenta
-causes the drop in temperature at ovulation (0.5 degrees)
Androgenic side effects: fluid retention, acne, headaches, change in libido, breakthrough bleeding

Question 4

Drugs that interact with the pill

Answer 4

St john’s wort, rifampicin, rifabutin, carbamazepine

Question 5

Missed pill?

Answer 5

Less than 24hrs since missed pill
-take when remember and still safe from preg

Over 34 hrs from missed pill

• week 1 (after period) most importnant week, use barrier for 7 days and take EC
• week 2: use barrier for 7 days
• week 3 use barrier for 7 days and skip inactive pills