A 34-year-old woman using a CHC asks about the risk of VTE during pregnancy compared to CHC use. What should she be told?...

Question

A 34-year-old woman using a CHC asks about the risk of VTE during pregnancy compared to CHC use. What should she be told?

Accepted Answer

VTE risk during pregnancy (approximately 10 per 10,000 per year) is higher than with CHC use (approximately 5-12 per 10,000 per year)

Answer

VTE risk is lower during pregnancy than with CHC

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VTE risk is identical in pregnancy and CHC use

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Pregnancy has no effect on VTE risk

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VTE only occurs in the postpartum period

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): VTE Risk Pregnancy vs CHC Comparison