progesterone only

Question 1

effectiveness of the pill

Answer 1

91,99%

Question 2

examples of poP

Answer 2

noriday

Question 3

is there a pill free period with a POP

Answer 3

no - but not all active

Question 4

effectiveness of the DMPA

Answer 4

94/99%

Question 5

effectiveness of the implant

Answer 5

99/99%

Question 6

effectiveness of the IUS

Answer 6

99/99%

Question 7

mechanism of action of progesterone only contraception

Answer 7

suppression of ovulation, thickens cervical mucus, delays ovum transport and renders endometrium hostile to implantation.

Question 8

advantages of POP

Answer 8

decreased risk of endometrial cancer, suitable when COC isn’t

Question 9

disadvantages of pOP

Answer 9

minor ADRs such as headache and acne, increased risk of ectopic pregnancy

Question 10

how many pills missed count as a missed pill

Answer 10

1 or more ACTIVE pills

Question 11

if quickstarting a POP how many days precaution is needed

Answer 11

2 days

Question 12

if changing from a COC to a pOP is there a way of getting instant protection

Answer 12

yes if they omit the pill free period, if not additional precautions for 2 days