A 32-year-old woman using a combined oral contraceptive (COC) presents with new calf swelling and tenderness. Her D-dimer is elevated. What is the mos...

Question

A 32-year-old woman using a combined oral contraceptive (COC) presents with new calf swelling and tenderness. Her D-dimer is elevated. What is the most appropriate immediate action regarding her contraception?

Accepted Answer

Add aspirin and continue the COC

Answer

Continue the COC while awaiting imaging

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Stop the COC immediately and arrange urgent investigation for DVT

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Reduce the COC dose

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Switch to the combined patch

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): CHC Suspected DVT Stop Immediately

A 32-year-old woman using a combined oral contraceptive (COC) presents with new calf swelling and tenderness. Her D-dimer is elevated. What is the most appropriate immediate action regarding her contraception?