Is there any lab work that should be done prior to prescribing the progestin only pill (POP)?
No, routine laboratory screening is not required. Assessing the cholesterol-lipoprotein profile and carbohydrate metabolism should follow standard guidelines. A hemoglobin and platelet level may be warranted if there is a history of menorrhagia. A Von Willebrand factor may be included in the adolescent with severe menorrhagia.
