A 34-year-old woman presents requesting a repeat prescription for her COC. She reports she has recently started using CBD oil (cannabidiol) daily. Doe...

Question

A 34-year-old woman presents requesting a repeat prescription for her COC. She reports she has recently started using CBD oil (cannabidiol) daily. Does this affect her contraception?

Accepted Answer

There is no evidence that CBD at standard consumer doses significantly interacts with hormonal contraception; however, the evidence is limited

Answer

CBD oil is a potent enzyme inducer

Answer

CBD oil is contraindicated with CHC

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CBD doubles oestrogen levels

Answer

CBD should be stopped before using any contraception

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): CBD Oil No Significant CHC Interaction

A 34-year-old woman presents requesting a repeat prescription for her COC. She reports she has recently started using CBD oil (cannabidiol) daily. Does this affect her contraception?