A 30-year-old woman using a combined oral contraceptive develops a deep vein thrombosis. What is the most appropriate immediate action regarding her c...

Question

A 30-year-old woman using a combined oral contraceptive develops a deep vein thrombosis. What is the most appropriate immediate action regarding her contraception?

Accepted Answer

Stop the COC immediately and advise on alternative non-hormonal or progestogen-only contraception

Answer

Continue the COC and start anticoagulation

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Switch to a combined transdermal patch

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Switch to a lower-dose COC

Answer

Advise she can restart CHC once anticoagulated

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): CHC and Acute VTE

A 30-year-old woman using a combined oral contraceptive develops a deep vein thrombosis. What is the most appropriate immediate action regarding her contraception?