A woman is switching from DMPA to the combined oral contraceptive. She had her last DMPA injection 13 weeks ago. When should she start the COC?...

Question

A woman is switching from DMPA to the combined oral contraceptive. She had her last DMPA injection 13 weeks ago. When should she start the COC?

Accepted Answer

She can start the COC at any time up to 14 weeks after the last injection without additional precaution

Answer

Wait until her next period before starting the COC

Answer

Start the COC now (at 13 weeks), when the repeat DMPA injection would have been due

Answer

She must wait 16 weeks after the last injection

Answer

Start the COC and use additional precautions for 14 days

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Switching DMPA to COC