A 25-year-old woman is seen for a routine contraceptive review. She has been using a COC for 3 years. She now reports that she has a new partner and a...

Question

A 25-year-old woman is seen for a routine contraceptive review. She has been using a COC for 3 years. She now reports that she has a new partner and asks about STI protection. What should she be advised?

Accepted Answer

No hormonal contraceptive method protects against STIs; condoms should be used consistently for STI prevention alongside her COC

Answer

The COC provides some STI protection

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She should switch to an IUD for STI protection

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She should stop the COC and use condoms instead

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Dual use of COC and condoms is not recommended

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): CHC No STI Protection Condom Advice

A 25-year-old woman is seen for a routine contraceptive review. She has been using a COC for 3 years. She now reports that she has a new partner and asks about STI protection. What should she be advised?