A 35-year-old woman has been using CHC continuously (no HFI) for 12 weeks as a tailored regimen. She has had no breakthrough bleeding. Should she take...

Question

A 35-year-old woman has been using CHC continuously (no HFI) for 12 weeks as a tailored regimen. She has had no breakthrough bleeding. Should she take a break?

Accepted Answer

FSRH recommends a 4-day HFI at least every 12 weeks, or earlier if breakthrough bleeding occurs

Answer

She must take a 7-day HFI every 21 days

Answer

She can continue indefinitely without breaks if she has no breakthrough bleeding

Answer

She should stop CHC after 12 weeks of continuous use

Answer

Continuous use beyond 4 weeks is unsafe

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Continuous CHC When to Take HFI

A 35-year-old woman has been using CHC continuously (no HFI) for 12 weeks as a tailored regimen. She has had no breakthrough bleeding. Should she take a break?