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Young age regret risk — DFSRH MCQ

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ModerateSterilisationYoung age regret riskDFSRH

A 24-year-old woman with no children requests sterilisation. She is certain but has never used LARC and is in a new relationship. What is the most appropriate management?

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Correct answer: C — Provide non-judgemental counselling including regret risk and alternatives

Age and life circumstances may increase regret risk, but they are not reasons for automatic refusal. Counselling should be thorough, non-judgemental and include LARC. Consent must come from the patient.

Reference: FSRH Male and Female Sterilisation Guideline; NICE Contraception guidance