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Contraception - Coggle Diagram
Contraception
Combination OCPs (COCs)
- Monophasic (same E/P dose in all pills)
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- Triphasic (three E/P doses)
Mechanism of Action
- Suppresses LH/FSH → Anovulation
- Thickens cervical mucus → Blocks sperm
- Alters endometrium → Prevents implantation
- High efficacy (0.1–5 pregnancies/100 women/year)
- Non-contraceptive benefits (e.g., reduced dysmenorrhea, lower cancer risk)
- User-dependent (daily compliance needed)
- Drug interactions (e.g., antibiotics)
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Contraindications
- Absolute: Pregnancy, thromboembolism, liver disease, breast cancer
- Relative: Migraines, hypertension, undiagnosed bleeding
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Vaginal Rings
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- Worn for 3 weeks, removed for 1 week
- Combined hormones absorbed vaginally
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