Missed CHC pills week 1 — DFSRH MCQ
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Correct answer: B — Offer emergency contraception and use condoms for 7 days
Missing two or more pills at the start of a pack after a hormone-free interval risks ovulation; EC and 7 days of condoms are indicated. A pregnancy test today cannot exclude pregnancy from sex two days ago. Week 1 missed pills are high yield in DFSRH-style questions.
Reference: FSRH Combined Hormonal Contraception Guideline; UKMEC 2025; BNF