A newly married couple, the woman is having irregular menstruation. What is the contraceptive of choice?: (A) Barrier method, (B) OCP, (C) Calendar method, (D) Progesterone only pills
Answer is B. - Contraceptive of choice in above case is OCP Non contraceptive benefits of use of oral contraceptives Help in treating Menstrual disturbances: irregularity, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, ovulation pain Cancers: protective for endometrial and ovarian cancers and choriocarcinoma Reduction in Benign tumors: benign breast disease, ovarian cysts Treat Endometriosis Acne improvement Inhibition of hirsutism progression Decrease incidence of Rheumatoid ahritis Reduce Anemia and malnutrition: by preventing pregnancy and decreasing menorrhagia Increase bone density