A 20-year-old woman with Turner syndrome (45,X) requests contraception. She has premature ovarian insufficiency and is on HRT with cyclical oestrogen ...

Question

A 20-year-old woman with Turner syndrome (45,X) requests contraception. She has premature ovarian insufficiency and is on HRT with cyclical oestrogen and progestogen. She asks whether she needs contraception. What should she be advised?

Accepted Answer

Spontaneous pregnancy is rare but possible in some women with Turner syndrome; contraception should be discussed if pregnancy is not desired

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She definitely needs contraception as Turner syndrome does not affect fertility

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She cannot conceive and does not need contraception

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Only barrier methods are suitable

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She must stop HRT before using contraception

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Turner Syndrome Rare Spontaneous Fertility

A 20-year-old woman with Turner syndrome (45,X) requests contraception. She has premature ovarian insufficiency and is on HRT with cyclical oestrogen and progestogen. She asks whether she needs contraception. What should she be advised?