Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Progestin-Only Pills

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of progestin-only pills?

• A)They can be taken by women who intend to breastfeed during the first six weeks after childbirth.
• B)They have a typical-user failure rate that is distinctly lower than that of combination pills.
• C)They regularize the menstrual cycles of women who take them regularly.
• D)They are a safer alternative to combination pills for women above 35 who smoke.

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