A 34-year-old woman with a history of bariatric surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) requests the combined oral contraceptive. What is the most appropri...

Question

A 34-year-old woman with a history of bariatric surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) requests the combined oral contraceptive. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Oral contraception may have reduced efficacy due to malabsorption after bariatric surgery; a non-oral method is recommended

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The COC can be used as normal after bariatric surgery

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The COC is more effective after bariatric surgery due to weight loss

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She must take three pills daily to compensate for malabsorption

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Bariatric surgery is a contraindication to all contraception

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Oral Contraception After Bariatric Surgery

A 34-year-old woman with a history of bariatric surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) requests the combined oral contraceptive. What is the most appropriate advice?