Progesterone only pill e.g. Cerazatte Flashcards

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Action

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Increased cervical mucus

Thins endothelium

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Treatment course

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Take daily at same time (no breaks)

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3
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Side effects

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Hormonal SE

Periods: stop / irregular / lighter / more frequent

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4
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Contraindications

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Forgetfulness, breast cancer, undiagnosed pv bleed, liver disease

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5
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Comments

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Start on day 1 of cycle
Must be taken at same time each day
Missed pill: take ASAP but if > 3 hours late (or > 12 hours with cerazette) use condom for 2 days and consider emergency contraception if had sex in the 2-3 days before missed pill or had sex since missed pill

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6
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Positives vs negatives

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  • must remember to take at exact same time
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