Background Information Although they are less common birth control than COCs (combined oral contraceptives), progestogen-only pills (POPs) have a strong safety profile and might be a very useful option for women for whom COCs (oestrogen-containing pills) are either not tolerated or contraindicative. Some call them the “mini-pill.” Progestogen only pills are taken at the same … Read more
Combined Hormonal Contraception (CHC) Background In the UK and USA, CHCs Contraception are the most common way to avoid getting pregnant. They are made up of a synthetic oestrogen (most often ethinyl estradiol, or EE) and a synthetic progestogen, which is a form of progesterone. They come in three different forms: the “pill,” a “contraceptive … Read more
Introduction Reproductive and sexual health (SRH), a holistic specialty, offers a wide range of client-centered treatment services with a core focus on two pillars:1. Offering contraception2. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) screening and treatmentThe scope and type of SRH services vary widely around the world. Dermatovenereologists, primary care physicians, gynaecologists, and infectious disease experts provide sexual … Read more