A 26-year-old woman asks about the non-contraceptive benefit of CHC regarding premenstrual syndrome (PMS). What is the evidence?...

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A 26-year-old woman asks about the non-contraceptive benefit of CHC regarding premenstrual syndrome (PMS). What is the evidence?

Accepted Answer

CHC may improve PMS symptoms in some women by stabilising hormonal fluctuations. Continuous or extended regimens may be more beneficial by reducing hormone-free intervals

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CHC has no effect on PMS

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CHC always worsens PMS

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Only the POP helps PMS

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PMS is a contraindication to CHC

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): CHC May Improve PMS Continuous Regimen

A 26-year-old woman asks about the non-contraceptive benefit of CHC regarding premenstrual syndrome (PMS). What is the evidence?