AContraception
First line
Contraception
First line
Regular contraception in women with estrogen contraindications (smoking after 35, migraine with aura, thrombophilia, prior VTE, breastfeeding). Per SEGO 2023 and FSRH 2017, the preferred mini-pill. Pearl Index 0.4 perfect-use, 9 typical-use. Taken continuously (no breaks or placebo) at the same time with a 12-hour missed-dose window.
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ICD-10: Z30.0 · ICD-11: QA21