Who Cannot use cocs?

Have just had an abortion, miscarriage, or ectopic pregnancy. Smoke cigarettes—if under 35 years old. Have anemia now or had in the past. Have varicose veins.

How do I choose which OCP to prescribe?

The guiding principles when considering which pill to prescribe for an individual woman are to choose a formulation that: has the lowest dose of oestrogen and progestogen to provide good cycle control and effective contraception.

What is the Plan B One Step legislation?

Whereas the abortion pill results in termination of a pregnancy and is only used after pregnancy is established, Plan B One-Step is used to prevent pregnancy when taken within three to five days after unprotected sex. It cannot harm or affect an existing pregnancy.

Who Cannot take the combined pill?

The combined pill is not suitable if you are over 35 and smoke, or if you have certain medical conditions. The pill does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), so use a condom as well. There may be a link between the pill and depression but evidence is mixed and further research is needed.

Can COCs be used as emergency pills?

Can COCs be used as emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) after unprotected sex? Yes. As soon as possible, but no more than 5 days after unprotected sex, a woman can take COCs as ECPs (see Emergency Contraceptive Pills, Pill Formulations and Dosing).

What is the difference between monophasic and triphasic birth control?

As the names suggest, monophasic pills provide the same level of hormones throughout the pill cycle. Triphasic pills also induce a steady state of hormones, but at 3 different levels during the cycle. The 2 types are equally effective for pregnancy prevention.

What is the only 100% effective birth control method?

Abstinence. Abstinence is the only birth control that is 100 percent effective and is also the best way to protect you against STDs. You may not be ready to have sex. Don’t let someone pressure you into having sex if you don’t feel ready.

What are the 3 types of contraception?

There are 2 permanent methods of contraception: female sterilisation….Read about the different methods of contraception:

  • caps.
  • combined pill.
  • condoms (female)
  • condoms (male)
  • contraceptive implant.
  • contraceptive injection.
  • contraceptive patch.
  • diaphragms.

What is the difference between Plan B and Plan B One-Step?

Each pill contains levonorgestrel, a synthetic version of the hormone progestin. Levonorgestrel has been used in birth control pills for over 35 years. Plan B One-Step contains a higher dose of levonorgestrel than that in regular birth control pills.

Is there a difference between Plan B and take action?

There is no medically significant difference between the Take Action pill and Plan B. Both contain the same amount of the same active ingredient: 1.5 milligrams of levonorgestrel and both are 75% to 89% effective if taken within 72 hours.