Oral contraceptive pill – Your questions answered: Part 2

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Which OCPs or contraceptive methods are best for a woman who:

  • Has PMS
  • Has acne
  • Has PCOS
  • Is concerned about weight gain
  • Has heavy menstrual bleeding
  • Has a history of depression

 

Host: Dr Terri Foran, Sexual Health Physician; Conjoint Senior Lecturer, School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW

Total time: 17 mins

Guest: Prof Deborah Bateson, Clinician, Researcher and Educator in Sexual and Reproductive Health; Professor of Practice at The Daffodil Centre in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at The University of Sydney

 

Recently, Healthed surveyed over 1,000 GPs to understand their key questions and issues regarding the oral contraceptive pill. Our education team has carefully compiled the resulting responses into a series of questions for our experts to answer. This is the second instalment. Let us know what you think about this new format by sending your comments to info@healthed.com.au.

 

Recommended resources:

If you found this podcast useful, we highly recommend Healthed’s OCP Masterclass. An on-demand learning resource for medical practitioners and any health professional looking for a definitive, practical guide to prescribing and managing the OCP.

Enrol in Oral Contraceptive Pill Masterclass.

 

Women’s and Children’s Health Update, OCP series:

– Your questions answered: Part 1
– Your questions answered: Part 3

 

Resources provided by the experts:

Medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use

 

Last Updated: 30 Sep, 2022

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