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What are the major advantages of the progestin only pill (POP)?

April 26, 2017advantages Pill pop progestin

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What are the major advantages of the progestin only pill (POP)?

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The major advantages to the POP are that: • There are no absolute contraindications- they may be used in women with contraindications to the combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP) such as thromboembolic disease and myocardial disease • They may be used in women over 35 who smoke, during breastfeeding and when the combined pill is discontinued before major surgery • They have no estrogen- related side effects