Birth Control

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Across
  1. 2. The ______ of FSH and LH production prevents ovulation
  2. 5. This side effect should usually resolve within 2 to 3 months: _____ bleeding
  3. 10. CHCs are contraindicated in those who _____ due to increased risk of cardiovascular events
  4. 11. The phase where ovulation beings
  5. 12. Type of birth control that acts as a barrier and can protect from STIs
  6. 13. Breast _________ is a side effect of estrogen
  7. 15. In those taking estrogen, clot risk can increase in patients who have a history of migraines with ____
  8. 16. Hormonal IUDs are ________ -only
  9. 17. Many medications in this drug class can decrease hormonal contraception efficacy
  10. 18. An alternative indication for COCs besides preventing pregnancy
Down
  1. 1. Which IUD is indicated for heavy menstrual bleeding?
  2. 3. Long-acting and reversible form of birth control
  3. 4. Major risk with using estrogen birth control
  4. 5. Progestin-only pills are primarily used in women who are ________
  5. 6. The form of birth control that is 100% effective in preventing pregnancies and STIs
  6. 7. Birth control formulation that is not oral or invasive
  7. 8. The term for the start of bleeding that is considered day 1 in a cycle
  8. 9. Type of COCs that has same dose of both estrogen and progestin throughout the pill pack
  9. 14. Permanent form of birth control for males
  10. 19. What hormone is released when a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus?