A 45-year-old woman stopped her COC at age 50 as recommended. She is now 51 and has had no periods since stopping the COC 12 months ago. Can she stop ...

Question

A 45-year-old woman stopped her COC at age 50 as recommended. She is now 51 and has had no periods since stopping the COC 12 months ago. Can she stop contraception?

Accepted Answer

Yes, she can stop contraception - she is aged ≥50 and has been amenorrhoeic for ≥1 year after stopping hormonal contraception

Answer

She needs to continue contraception for another year

Answer

She needs FSH testing first

Answer

She must continue contraception until age 55

Answer

She should restart the COC to confirm menopause

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Stop Contraception 1 Year Amenorrhoea Over 50

A 45-year-old woman stopped her COC at age 50 as recommended. She is now 51 and has had no periods since stopping the COC 12 months ago. Can she stop contraception?