Components

<aside> 💡 *In anyone with a uterus, Estrogen treatment must be combined with Progesterone-related drugs to avoid Uterine hyperplasia .

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CI

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• For Estrogen
  • Migraine with aura
  • Smoking (RF) for 35 x 14 pack year
  • Lecture Slides

*Continuous release and quick start doesn’t have any harm

Pediatric Consideration

• Adolescents (Puberty) : use mid-potency EE - Ethinyl estradiol (30-35 mg)
  • low-potency = poor bone mineralization, doesn’t decrease A/E
  • Prefer IUD > OCP

Absolute CI

Post-partum Complications (21-28dy) Smoking (RF) Vascular Risk Factors (CVD, Stroke) VTE and Risk Factors Migraine with aura

Non Contraceptive Benefits

• ↓ Acne
• Lower risk for Ovarian cancer, Endometrial Cancer
• !Ruptured Ovarian cyst
• CRC - Colorectal cancer

Conditions

• Contraception: Avoid Pregnancy
• Menopause → vasomotor sympto (see HRT)