Question 1
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There is no such thing as the perfect contraceptive. True or false?
Question 2
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Which of the following are examples of contraception which require ongoing action by the user?
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Oral contraceptives
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Female condoms
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Contraceptive implants
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Intrauterine devices
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Male condoms
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Diaphragms
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Steralization
Question 3
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Which of the following are examples of non-contraceptive benefits of contraception?
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Control of menstruation
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Female equality
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Improves sexual health
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Controls women
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Allows population growth
Question 4
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What are some risks of not providing contraception?
Question 5
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By what pattern is the combined oral contraceptive pill usually taken?
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Taken for 3 weeks, then a 7 day break
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Taken continuously
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Taken for 4 weeks, then a 7 day break
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Taken for 3 months, then a 1 month break
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Taken for 2 weeks, then a 2 week break
Question 6
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Which hormones are in the combined oral contraceptive pill?
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Oestrogen
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Progesterone
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GnRH
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LH
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FSH
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Cortisol
Question 7
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Which of the following are contraceptive benefits of the combined oral contraceptive pill?
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Easily reversible
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Unrelated to sexual intercourse
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Under the control of the woman
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Alters the metabolism of hormones
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Can be used to treat acne
Question 8
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Which of the following are non-contraceptive benefits of the combined oral pill?
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Reduces the risk of endometrial cancer
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Reduces the risk of colon cancer
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Reduces the risk of breast cancer
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Alters bodily response to insulin, leading to weight loss
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Reduces the risk of venous thromboembolism
Question 9
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How does the combined oral contraceptive prevent ovulation?
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Oestrogen levels are constantly high so the body is tricked into thinking its pregnant
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The pill prevents LH surge mid-cycle so there is no stimulation of ovulation
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Continually high progesterone tricks the body into thinking the corpus luteum is still functioning
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The pill blocks FSH receptors on follicles which prevents follicle selection
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Oestrogen causes the fallopian tubes to block the passage of oocytes
Question 10
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How does the combined oral contraceptive prevent sperm from entering the uterus?
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It thickens the cervical mucous
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It acts as a spermicide at the cervix
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It causes the vagina to produce acidic secretions so that the sperm will be destroyed
Question 11
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The combined oral contraceptive causes thinning of the endometrium. How does this aid its contraceptive effects?
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A fertilised egg would not be able to be laid down in the endometrium
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It means the menses are much lighter
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It causes increased contraction of the myometrial cells which would cause the products of contraception to be destroyed
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It causes the uterus to shrink in size so it would be unable to support a growing foetus
Question 12
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Which hormone within the combined oral contraceptive pill causes the cervical mucous to thicken?
Question 13
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At which sites within the body does the oestrogen in the combined oral contraceptive pill work?
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Hypothalamus
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Anterior pituitary
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Endometrium
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Ovary
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Fallopian tubes
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Cervix
Question 14
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Why is there increased clotting factors produced when the combined oral contraceptive pill is taken?
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Because the liver produces more clotting factors as it would when a woman is pregnant in preparation for partuition
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Because there is increased blood volume and liver produces more clotting enzymes
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Because oestrogen is able to act on liver receptors
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Because oestrogen can be broken down into precursors of clotting factors
Question 15
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Which hormone increases the risk of venous thromboembolism?
Question 16
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What effects does the progesterone in the combined oral contraceptive pill have on the cardiovascular system?
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Can cause high blood pressure
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Can cause venous thromboembolism
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Can decrease cardiac output
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Can cause mitral stenosis
Question 17
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The combined oral contraceptive pill can alter hormone metabolism. What can this subsequently cause?
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Renal stones
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Gallstones
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Liver cirrhosis
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Crohn's disease
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Jaundice
Question 18
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How does the combined oral contraceptive pill cause weight gain?
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It alters the metabolism of insulin
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It increases insulin resistance
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It reduces leptin levels
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It decreases the amount of thyroxine produced from the thyroid gland
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It increases the size of the uterus
Question 19
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Which drugs might the combined oral contraceptive pill interact with?
Question 20
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There is strong evidence which proofs that the combined oral contraceptive pill can cause cervical cancer. True or false?
Question 21
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Which of the following may mean a woman is unable to take the combined oral contraceptive?
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A history of breast cancer
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A history of migraines
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A family history of thrombotic events, e.g. stroke
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A history of depression
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A busy lifestyle
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Not having a long-term partner
Question 22
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What option can be given to women who would like to take the combined pill, but are not able to?
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Progesterone only pill
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Fertility awareness
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Oestrogen only pill
Question 23
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The window for taking the combined pill is smaller than the window for taking the progesterone only pill. True or false?
Question 24
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How does the natural family planning method of contraception work?
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By predicting when ovulation and fertility will occur
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By taking the womans temperature to predict ovulation
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By using the womans mood to predict fertility
Question 25
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Which of the following are advantages of the natural family planning method?
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It can be used in third world countries
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It can be used by women from religions which don't believe in contraception
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It limits sexual activity and can therefore reduce the risk of STIs
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It has a low failure rate
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It is non-medical
Question 26
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What is the most effective form of contraception?
Question 27
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Which type of intrauterine device can be used for a longer period of time?
Question 28
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How do intrauterine devices work as emergency contraceptives?
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Inflammatory response when the IUD is inserted will prevent implantation
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The IUD contains methotrexate which will destroy any quickly dividing cells
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The IUD covers the surface of the endometrium preventing implantation
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The IUD will block the fallopian tubes
Question 29
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Which of the following could be considered disadvantages of the IUD?
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It has to be fitted by a trained medical professional
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It doesn't offer protection against STIs
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It can be used long-term
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It cannot be used in nulliparous women
Question 30
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Some evidence suggests that the IUD may increase bleeding during menstruation. How could this data be explained?
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The bleeding on the IUD is heavier than bleeding on the combined oral contraceptive pill because the pill thins the endometrium
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The IUD causes an inflammatory response which increases bleeding
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This is a very hard variable to measure because it is so objective
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The progesterone in the IUD causes the endometrium to proliferate
Question 31
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There is an increased risk of which of the following with the IUD?
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Ectopic pregnancy
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Miscarriage
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Thromboembolic event
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Gallstones
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Endometrial carcinoma
Question 32
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Which of the following are contraindications to the IUD?
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Current vaginal infection
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History of vaginal infection
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Current pelvic inflammatory disease
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Suspected pregnancy
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History of menorrhagia
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Being nulliparous
Question 33
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Why will insertion of a IUD be more painful for a nulliparous woman?
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Because her cervix is smaller
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Because her uterine corpus is smaller
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Because she is not ovulating
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Because she has a thinner endometrium
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Because she has a thinner myometrium
Question 34
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Which of the following are advantages of the male condom?
Question 35
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How do female condoms work?
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They are inserted into the vagina to block sperm entering the cervix or uterus
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They suck up to the cervix to prevent sperm entering
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They stick to the walls of the vagina and attract sperm to prevent it reaching the cervix and uterus
Question 36
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What is one advantage of the female condom, which is not an advantage of the male condom?
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They do not require a male erection to work
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They are easily accessible
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They are easy to use
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They do not interrupt sexual intercourse
Question 37
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Contraceptive diagphragms are used alongside spermicide. True or false?
Question 38
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Which of the following are disadvantages of the contraceptive diaphragm?
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They increase the risk of STIs
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They increase the risk of candida
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They increase the risk of UTIs
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The require teaching to be used correctly
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They have to be put in in advance
Question 39
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Why can't cervical caps be used by everyone?
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Because they require a particular shaped cervix
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Because they require the woman to be multiparous
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Because many women are allergic to them
Question 40
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Which of the following are advantages of cervical caps?
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They are very unobtrusive
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They can be used in women with poor pelvic floors
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The reduce the risk of candida
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They do not need to be used with spermicide
Question 41
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What is the critical time period for the use of emergency contraception?
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12 hours
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24 hours
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48 hours
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72 hours
Question 42
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Which of the following are side effects of the emergency contraceptive pill?
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Migraines
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Fatigue
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Heavy menstruation
Question 43
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Which of the following conditions would contraindicate the emergency contraceptive pill?
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Migraines
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Chlamydia
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Endometriosis
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Gastritis
Question 44
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What is another term for the progesterone only pill?