A 22-year-old woman using the desogestrel POP develops acne and asks if this could be related to her contraception. What is the most accurate response...

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A 22-year-old woman using the desogestrel POP develops acne and asks if this could be related to her contraception. What is the most accurate response?

Accepted Answer

Acne can occur or worsen with progestogen-only methods due to the androgenic activity of some progestogens

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Acne is never a side effect of POPs

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Acne only occurs with CHC, not with POPs

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The desogestrel POP specifically improves acne

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Acne with POP always indicates polycystic ovary syndrome

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): POP Side Effect Acne

A 22-year-old woman using the desogestrel POP develops acne and asks if this could be related to her contraception. What is the most accurate response?