10 Questions
Which medications can decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control methods like the pill, patch, and ring?
Anticonvulsants
What is a potential side effect of birth control pills according to the text?
Weight gain
Which hormone does Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) contain?
Progestin
What should you do if you experience continuing side effects from taking birth control pills?
Consult your medical care team
How does Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) affect seizures in patients who have them?
It reduces seizures
Which of the following anticonvulsants may potentially reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control?
Lamotrigine (Lamictal®)
Which antibiotic can decrease the efficacy of hormonal birth control?
Rifampin
What is a potential benefit of continuous dosing of birth control pills?
Reduced days of menstrual bleeding per year
Which type of pill regimen involves taking all active pills for three weeks and immediately starting a new pack without a break?
Mono phasic pill packs
What is the purpose of using birth control patches?
To replace oral contraceptives
Learn about the different types of hormonal birth control methods that contain estrogen and progestin, or just progestin, and how they work to prevent pregnancy. Understand the various ways these hormones can be delivered and possible side effects of using birth control pills.
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