Reproductive System & Contraception -- Female Flashcards
1
Q
What is the combined oral pill?
(AKA ‘The Pill’, OCP)
A
A contraceptive pill that contains the hormones Oestrogen and Progesterone.
2
Q
What’s the function of the pill?
A
Block ovulation by stimulating an atrophic change in the endometrium.
3
Q
What are some advantages of the pill?
A
- Low failure rate
- Decreased bleeding
4
Q
What are some disadvantages of the pill?
A
- Doesn’t protect against STDs
- Increases stroke risk
5
Q
What are side effects of the combined OCP?
A
- Nausea
- Headache
- Weight gain
- Mood swings
(2 of the following)
