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Knowledge of oral contraceptive users: oversights and side effects Volume 15, issue 6, Juin 2019

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Université Jean Monnet, Faculté de médecine Jacques Lisfranc, Département de Médecine Générale, 42270 Saint-Priest-en-Jarez
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In France, in 2018, oral contraception (OC) is the most widely used medical contraception. Forgetting the pill and adverse reactions can lead to an unwanted pregnancy. This article aims to explore knowledge of how to handle OC in the event of forgetting, possible adverse effects (ARs) and their possible consequences on compliance. Two thirds of participants lack information. For forgetting less than 12 hours, the right conduct to adopt is assimilated. For forgetting more than 12 hours, the need for mechanical contraception is known, while post-coïtal contraception and what to do when forgetting active tablets in the last week of the pack are not. 68% of participants tolerate their OC well. For 31%, the ARs were responsible for the discontinuation or change. ARs are poorly known except for weight gain. The childlessness and a high socio-professional category seems to be factors related to a better level of knowledge.

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