Hormonal Methods of Birth Control

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Which medications can decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control methods like the pill, patch, and ring?

  • Antidepressants
  • Antibiotics
  • Antihistamines
  • Anticonvulsants (correct)

What is a potential side effect of birth control pills according to the text?

  • Decreased risk of blood clots
  • Weight gain (correct)
  • Improved skin complexion
  • Reduced menstrual bleeding

Which hormone does Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) contain?

  • Estrogen
  • Progestin (correct)
  • Both estrogen and progestin
  • None of the above

What should you do if you experience continuing side effects from taking birth control pills?

<p>Consult your medical care team (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) affect seizures in patients who have them?

<p>It reduces seizures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following anticonvulsants may potentially reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control?

<p>Lamotrigine (Lamictal®) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic can decrease the efficacy of hormonal birth control?

<p>Rifampin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of continuous dosing of birth control pills?

<p>Reduced days of menstrual bleeding per year (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pill regimen involves taking all active pills for three weeks and immediately starting a new pack without a break?

<p>Mono phasic pill packs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using birth control patches?

<p>To replace oral contraceptives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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