CHC BMI 32 category — DFSRH MCQ

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A 29-year-old woman with BMI 32 kg/m2 requests a combined pill. She is a non-smoker, normotensive and has no thrombosis history. What is the UKMEC category for CHC?

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Correct answer: A — UKMEC 2

BMI 30-34.9 kg/m2 is generally UKMEC 2 for CHC. BMI 35 kg/m2 or above is usually UKMEC 3. Additional thrombotic risk factors may alter clinical judgement.

Reference: UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (UKMEC) 2025; FSRH Clinical Guidelines