A 25-year-old woman is started on the combined oral contraceptive pill. According to UKMEC, in which scenario is the combined pill absolutely contrain...

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A 25-year-old woman is started on the combined oral contraceptive pill. According to UKMEC, in which scenario is the combined pill absolutely contraindicated?

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Migraine with aura (at any age)

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BMI of 28

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Family history of breast cancer in a first-degree relative

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Age over 35 and smoking fewer than 15 cigarettes/day

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Mild, controlled hypertension

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Pharmacology & Prescribing

A 25-year-old woman is started on the combined oral contraceptive pill. According to UKMEC, in which scenario is the combined pill absolutely contraindicated?