Question

A 19-year-old woman presents requesting contraception. She has a history of migraine with aura and smokes 10 cigarettes per day. Blood pressure is 118/70 mmHg, BMI 24 kg/m². According to Australian contraceptive guidance, which option is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Etonogestrel implant

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill

Answer

Transdermal combined hormonal patch

Answer

Combined vaginal ring

Answer

No hormonal contraception because of smoking

Practice question

A 19-year-old woman presents requesting contraception. She has a history of migraine with aura and smokes 10 cigarettes per day. Blood pressure is 118/70 mmHg, BMI 24 kg/m². According to Australian contraceptive guidance, which option is most appropriate?