Oral Contraceptive

Question 1

Classification of oral contraceptives

Answer 1

Oral
Parenteral
IOD’
Intrauterine devices
- Progesterone (Progestasert)
- Levonorgestrel
Injection
DMPAª
NET-END
Implants
- Norplant
- Implanon
Combined ostrogen and progestin preparations:
- Monophasic
- Biphasic
Progestin - only pill (minipill)
• Norethindrone
• Norgestrel
- Triphasic
Postcoital contraceptives (emergency contraception)
• Levonorgestrel
/ Ulipristal
• Mifepristone

Question 2

Beneficial effects of using oral contraceptives?

Answer 2

Beneficial Effects of Contraceptives
Unwanted pregnancy is avoided.
Noncontraceptive beneficial effects
° Relieve dysmenorrhoea and premenstrual tension.
• Prevent iron-deficiency anaemia by reducing menstrual loss.
• Reduce incidence of pelvic inflammatory disease and endometriosis.
/ Protect against ovarian and endometrial carcinoma.
/ Reduce incidence of benign breast tumours and ovarian cysts.