A 24-year-old woman with no medical history attends for a routine contraceptive review. She has been using a COC for 2 years. Her BP today is 150/95 m...

Question

A 24-year-old woman with no medical history attends for a routine contraceptive review. She has been using a COC for 2 years. Her BP today is 150/95 mmHg on two readings. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Stop the COC immediately; BP 140-159/90-99 is UKMEC 3 for CHC continuation

Answer

Continue the COC and recheck BP in 3 months

Answer

Reduce the Ethinylestradiol dose and recheck in 1 month

Answer

Switch to the combined vaginal ring

Answer

Continue the COC and add an antihypertensive

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): CHC Continuation with Elevated BP

A 24-year-old woman with no medical history attends for a routine contraceptive review. She has been using a COC for 2 years. Her BP today is 150/95 mmHg on two readings. What is the most appropriate action?