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What is a common adverse effect of medroxyprogesterone acetate?
What is a common adverse effect of medroxyprogesterone acetate?
- Osteoporosis
- Increased milk production
- Weight gain (correct)
- Irregular menstrual cycles
What is the primary mechanism of action for combination oral contraceptives?
What is the primary mechanism of action for combination oral contraceptives?
- Altering the uterine lining and disrupting fertilization
- Preventing ovulation and thickening cervical mucus (correct)
- Stimulating the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis
- Inhibiting sperm motility and function
Which contraceptive method is less effective in women weighing greater than 90 kg?
Which contraceptive method is less effective in women weighing greater than 90 kg?
- Progestin-only pills
- Injectable progestin
- Transdermal patch (correct)
- Vaginal ring
Which of the following is a characteristic of triphasic oral contraceptive products?
Which of the following is a characteristic of triphasic oral contraceptive products?
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What is the primary reason progestin-only pills are preferred in breast-feeding patients?
What is the primary reason progestin-only pills are preferred in breast-feeding patients?
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What is the typical duration of active pills in a standard oral contraceptive regimen?
What is the typical duration of active pills in a standard oral contraceptive regimen?
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How often is medroxyprogesterone acetate administered?
How often is medroxyprogesterone acetate administered?
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What is a potential long-term consequence of using medroxyprogesterone acetate?
What is a potential long-term consequence of using medroxyprogesterone acetate?
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What is the effect of using extended-cycle contraception?
What is the effect of using extended-cycle contraception?
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What is the purpose of the placebo pills in an oral contraceptive regimen?
What is the purpose of the placebo pills in an oral contraceptive regimen?
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