A woman on CHC is travelling on a long-haul flight (4 hours). What advice should she be given regarding VTE risk?...

Question

A woman on CHC is travelling on a long-haul flight (>4 hours). What advice should she be given regarding VTE risk?

Accepted Answer

Advise mobility, hydration, and consider graduated compression stockings; CHC can be continued

Answer

CHC use is contraindicated during any air travel

Answer

She should stop CHC 4 weeks before the flight

Answer

She must switch to a non-hormonal method before the flight

Answer

The risk is only relevant for flights over 12 hours

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): CHC and Long-Haul Travel VTE Risk