A 21-year-old woman taking a COC develops significant unilateral calf pain. She uses the UKMEC Quick Reference Card and notices that current DVT/PE is...

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A 21-year-old woman taking a COC develops significant unilateral calf pain. She uses the UKMEC Quick Reference Card and notices that current DVT/PE is listed as UKMEC 4 for CHC. What does UKMEC 4 mean clinically?

Accepted Answer

The condition represents an unacceptable health risk; the method should not be used

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The method can be used with additional precautions

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The advantages outweigh the risks

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Expert clinical judgement is required

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The method requires specialist referral but can still be prescribed

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): UKMEC 4 Clinical Definition

A 21-year-old woman taking a COC develops significant unilateral calf pain. She uses the UKMEC Quick Reference Card and notices that current DVT/PE is listed as UKMEC 4 for CHC. What does UKMEC 4 mean clinically?