A 30-year-old woman using a COC has routine blood tests for another condition. Her ALT is mildly elevated at 52 IU/L (normal ...

Question

A 30-year-old woman using a COC has routine blood tests for another condition. Her ALT is mildly elevated at 52 IU/L (normal

Accepted Answer

Mildly elevated ALT in an asymptomatic woman does not automatically require stopping CHC; investigate the cause and review based on findings

Answer

Stop CHC immediately for any liver enzyme elevation

Answer

CHC must be stopped if ALT exceeds 30 IU/L

Answer

Switch to the combined patch as it bypasses the liver

Answer

No investigation is needed

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): CHC Mildly Elevated ALT Investigation