A 35-year-old woman had an ectopic pregnancy treated surgically (salpingectomy) 3 weeks ago. She wishes to start the COC. When can she start?...

Question

A 35-year-old woman had an ectopic pregnancy treated surgically (salpingectomy) 3 weeks ago. She wishes to start the COC. When can she start?

Accepted Answer

She can start the COC immediately - hormonal contraception can be started at any time after ectopic pregnancy treatment. If started within 5 days, no additional precaution is needed

Answer

She must wait 6 weeks

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She must wait for her first period

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CHC is contraindicated after ectopic pregnancy

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She can only use the POP after an ectopic

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): CHC After Ectopic Pregnancy Immediate Start

A 35-year-old woman had an ectopic pregnancy treated surgically (salpingectomy) 3 weeks ago. She wishes to start the COC. When can she start?