The amount of estrogen in low dose oral contraceptive pills is:
Correct Answer: 20 micrograms
Description: Over time, the estrogen and progestin contents of COCs have been reduced remarkably to minimize hormone-related adverse effects. Currently, the lowest acceptable dose is limited by their ability to prevent pregnancy and unacceptable breakthrough bleeding. Although daily estrogen content varies from 20 to 50 g of ethinyl estradiol, most contain 35 ug or less. Low-dose COCs usually contains 20 ug ethinyl estradiol. Ref: Leveno K.J., Hauth J.C., Rouse D.J., Spong C.Y. (2010). Chapter 32. Contraception. In K.J. Leveno, J.C. Hauth, D.J. Rouse, C.Y. Spong (Eds), Williams Obstetrics, 23e.
Category:
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now