A 45-year-old woman on combined hormonal contraception is 6 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding without VTE risk factors. What does U.S. MEC say?...

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A 45-year-old woman on combined hormonal contraception is 6 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding without VTE risk factors. What does U.S. MEC say?

Accepted Answer

MEC 2 (advantages generally outweigh risks) at 6 weeks postpartum

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MEC 4 (contraindicated) at 6 weeks postpartum

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MEC 1 (no restriction) at 6 weeks postpartum

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MEC 3 (risks outweigh advantages) for the first 6 months postpartum

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MEC 4 until 1 year postpartum

"obstetrics & gynecology" MCQ (SBA): Combined Hormonal Contraception