POP Flashcards
1
Q
Important SE of POP (2)
A
Headache
Nausea
2
Q
What are the risks of taking POP (2)
A
Breast Ca
Ovarian cyst
3
Q
Can a patient breast feed whilst on POP?
A
Yes
Can start POP immediatly after giving birth
4
Q
What are 3 contraindications of POP
A
Pregnant
Active Breast Cancer
Liver cirrhosis
5
Q
If pt is day 1-5 of their cycle - what happens in regards to POP
A
Works immediately no protection
6
Q
If pt is day >5 days, what happens in regards to POP
A
Condoms for 2 days
7
Q
Does desogestrel (cerazette) have a 12hr window?
A
Yes
=> Missed after 12 hours = take missed pills + 48hr protection
8
Q
What procedure is done for POP that is NOT desogestrel for window times + emergency contraception
A
<3hour window
9
Q
What type of cancer does progesterone increase the risk of?
A
Breast cancer
