Explaining - COCP

Question 1

What is

Answer 1

Contains 2 hormones to prevent pregnancy

Question 2

Takes

Answer 2

1 pill each day for 3w then 1w pill break

Question 3

Advantages

Answer 3

Non invasive
99% effective
Periods improve

Question 4

Disadvantages

Answer 4

Side effects - headache, nausea, breast tenderness
No STI protection
User dependent

Question 5

Risks

Answer 5

VTE
Breast cancer
Cervical cancer

Question 6

Contraindications

Answer 6

Migraine with aura
Smoker and 35y
BMI > 35
Pregnant

Question 7

Starting

Answer 7

Anytime, condoms 7 day

Question 8

Missed

Answer 8

If 1 take 2 on the next day

If 2, take 2 max, condoms 7 days, speak to pharmacist about emergency contraception

Question 9

Sick

Answer 9

If <2h, take another tablet