PROGESTERONE ONLY CONTRACEPTION (POC) Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of POC
A
- levonorgestrel
- norethisterone
- desogestrel
2
Q
is there a pill-free period in POC?
A
NO take everyday
3
Q
what is considered the first day of the cycle?
A
1st day the pt has bleed or started period
4
Q
is there any additional precaution if POC is taken within first 5 days of cycle
A
no additional precaution needed
5
Q
is additional precaution required in POC after first 5 days of cycle
A
2 days of precaution is needed
6
Q
when to take POC
A
same time each day for max efficiacy
7
Q
when is desogestrel considered a missed pill
A
needs to be taken within 12 hours if not = missed pill
8
Q
when is other POC considered a missed pill
A
needs to be taken within 3 hours if not = missed pill
