A 34-year-old woman with a history of gestational trophoblastic disease (hydatidiform mole) treated 18 months ago attends the GP for contraceptive adv...

Question

A 34-year-old woman with a history of gestational trophoblastic disease (hydatidiform mole) treated 18 months ago attends the GP for contraceptive advice. Her hCG levels have been normal for 12 months. She has been advised not to conceive for another 6 months. What is the UKMEC category for the combined oral contraceptive pill?

Accepted Answer

UKMEC 1 - hCG has normalised and CHC is safe

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UKMEC 4 while hCG is still being monitored

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UKMEC 3

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UKMEC 4 - hormonal contraception must be avoided permanently after GTD

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UKMEC 2 - standard precautions apply

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): GTD and Contraception After hCG Normalisation