A 32-year-old woman with recurrent ovarian cysts asks whether the desogestrel POP will reliably suppress ovulation. She previously used a traditional

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A 32-year-old woman with recurrent ovarian cysts asks whether the desogestrel POP will reliably suppress ovulation. She previously used a traditional norethisterone POP and had frequent bleeding. What would you advise this patient?

Accepted Answer

Desogestrel POP inhibits ovulation more consistently than traditional POPs

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Desogestrel POP is contraindicated after age 30

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Desogestrel POP protects against STIs

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Traditional POPs and desogestrel POPs have identical ovulation suppression

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Desogestrel POP must be taken with a 3-hour window

Desogestrel POP mechanism — DFSRH MCQ

A 32-year-old woman with recurrent ovarian cysts asks whether the desogestrel POP will reliably suppress ovulation. She previously used a traditional norethisterone POP and had frequent bleeding. What would you advise this patient?