Progesterone only pill e.g. Cerazatte Flashcards
1
Q
Action
A
Increased cervical mucus
Thins endothelium
2
Q
Treatment course
A
Take daily at same time (no breaks)
3
Q
Side effects
A
Hormonal SE
Periods: stop / irregular / lighter / more frequent
4
Q
Contraindications
A
Forgetfulness, breast cancer, undiagnosed pv bleed, liver disease
5
Q
Comments
A
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
6
Q
Positives vs negatives
A
- must remember to take at exact same time