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CHC postpartum 4 weeks no risk — DFSRH MCQ

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A 30-year-old woman is 4 weeks postpartum, not breastfeeding and has no VTE risk factors. She wants a combined pill. What is the UKMEC category for CHC?

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Correct answer: B — UKMEC 2

For non-breastfeeding women 21-42 days postpartum without VTE risk factors, CHC is generally UKMEC 2. Additional VTE risk factors would raise the category. Exact postpartum timing is important.

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