A 29-year-old woman who has been abstinent for 2 years attends requesting CHC. She has no medical history, BP 118/74 mmHg, BMI 22 kg/m², non-smoker. S...

Question

A 29-year-old woman who has been abstinent for 2 years attends requesting CHC. She has no medical history, BP 118/74 mmHg, BMI 22 kg/m², non-smoker. She asks whether she needs STI screening before starting the pill. What is the answer?

Accepted Answer

No, STI screening is not a prerequisite for starting CHC; however, the consultation is an opportunity to discuss sexual health and offer screening if appropriate

Answer

Yes, STI screening is mandatory before starting CHC

Answer

She must have a full STI screen including HIV before CHC can be prescribed

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Only chlamydia screening is required

Answer

She needs a cervical smear before starting CHC

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): STI Screening Not Prerequisite for CHC

A 29-year-old woman who has been abstinent for 2 years attends requesting CHC. She has no medical history, BP 118/74 mmHg, BMI 22 kg/m², non-smoker. She asks whether she needs STI screening before starting the pill. What is the answer?