2. Definition-
Oral contraceptives (the pill) are hormonally active pills which are
usually taken by women on a daily basis.
They contain either two hormones combined (progesterone and
estrogen) or a single hormone (progesterone).
Combined oral contraceptives suppress ovulation.
Contraceptives are the name given to medicines and other devices
that are used to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
Hormonal contraceptives consist of one or more synthetic female
sex hormones.
3. Types of contraceptives-
Oral contraceptives-
Combination pills-
containing a combination of estrogen + progesterone
in varying amount of phase regimens.
Monophasic
Biphasic
Triphasic
Mini pills-
Progesterone only pill containing progesterone
prepration alone.
Post coital (morning after/ emergency contraceptive
pills)
5. Common Brands of Oral Contraceptive Pills
Rasmin- a combination of estradiol and
drospirenone.
Ovral- Progestin and estrogen.
Bandhan- lenorogestral.
Choice- it contains levonorgestrel.
Deviry- This pill contains medroxyprogesterone.
Mtpill- this commonly available pill contains
mifepristone.
Centron- it contains ormeloxifene the estrogen
derivative.
19. USES OF ORAL CONTACEPTIVES
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Amenorrhea
Menstrual cramps
Premenstrual syndromes
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI)
Acne
Leucorrhoea
Endometrium cancer
Breast cancer
20. DRUG INTERACTION OF OCP
Antibiotics
Vitamin suppliment
Anti HIV drug
Anti fungal medication
Anti seizures drugs
Corticosteroid
caffine
21. SIDE EFFECT OF ORAL CONTACEPTIVES
Weight gain
Mood changes
Missed period
Vaginal discharge
Headaches migraine
Dicrease libido
Changes to eye sight for those using contact
lenases
Breast tenderness
Cardiovascular problem
Cancer risk