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bingousmle - 05-09-10 10:06
Which among the following side effect of combination oral contraceptives is most frequently cited as the reason for discontinuing their use?
a. Nausea
b. Breast tenderness
c. Fluid retention
d. Headache
e. Irregular bleeding
bingousmle - 05-09-10 10:06
Which among the following side effect of combination oral contraceptives is most frequently cited as the reason for discontinuing their use?
a. Nausea
b. Breast tenderness
c. Fluid retention
d. Headache
e. Irregular bleeding
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: gynaec
bingousmle - 05-12-10 03:23 My answer is: e.
The side effect most frequently cited as the reason for stopping use of COCs is irregular
bleeding. It is common in the first 3 months of use, and generally diminishes over time.
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Re: gynaec mtniharika - 05-18-10 14:47 My answer is: e.
women often experience some minor side effects, including:
Irregular bleeding or spotting
Nausea
Breast tenderness
Weight gain and/or water retention
Spotty darkening of the skin
Mood changes
Side effects usually disappear after 2-3 cycles.
#16
Re: gynaec babbu5508 - 05-19-10 14:24 My answer is: e.
Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common side effect of all forms of hormonal contraception. In fact, women frequently discontinue hormonal contraception because of irregular bleeding and other side effects
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Re: gynaec sudha2015 - 04-14-11 01:08 Which among the following side effect of combination oral contraceptives is most frequently cited as the reason for discontinuing their use
irregular bleeding
#34
Re: gynaec sudha2015 - 04-16-11 11:14 Which among the following side effect of combination oral contraceptives is most frequently cited as the reason for discontinuing their use irreguler bleeding
#35
Re: gynaec babbu5508 - 04-30-11 21:56 Combined oral contraceptive pills were developed to prevent ovulation by suppressing the release of gonadotropins. Combined hormonal contraceptives, including COCPs, inhibit follicular development and prevent ovulation as their primary mechanism of action
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