Question

A 35-year-old non-pregnant woman presents requesting a combined oral contraceptive pill. Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to prescribing the combined pill according to Australian contraception guidelines?

Accepted Answer

History of migraine with aura

Answer

Age over 35 years alone

Answer

Migraine without aura

Answer

Well-controlled hypertension (130/80 mmHg)

Answer

Current smoking at 5 cigarettes per day and BMI 24 kg/m²

Practice question

A 35-year-old non-pregnant woman presents requesting a combined oral contraceptive pill. Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to prescribing the combined pill according to Australian contraception guidelines?