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POP and VTE history — DFSRH MCQ

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ModerateUKMECPOP and VTE historyDFSRH

A 33-year-old woman with previous DVT asks for a desogestrel POP. She is no longer anticoagulated and has no current symptoms. What is the UKMEC category for POP?

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Correct answer: E — UKMEC 2

Previous VTE is generally much less restrictive for POP than for CHC. POP is commonly UKMEC 2, whereas CHC would be contraindicated. Do not transfer oestrogen risks directly to POP.

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