A woman with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease) affecting the small bowel asks about the reliability of oral contraception. What is the most...

Question

A woman with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease) affecting the small bowel asks about the reliability of oral contraception. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Absorption of oral contraception may be impaired; consider a non-oral method

Answer

Oral contraception is equally effective in Crohn's disease

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Only the POP is affected; COC absorption is normal

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She should take double the dose of oral contraception

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Oral contraception is contraindicated in Crohn's disease

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Oral Contraception and Crohn's Disease

A woman with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease) affecting the small bowel asks about the reliability of oral contraception. What is the most appropriate advice?