A 22-year-old woman with a history of previous bariatric surgery (adjustable gastric band - a purely restrictive procedure with no malabsorption) requ...

Question

A 22-year-old woman with a history of previous bariatric surgery (adjustable gastric band - a purely restrictive procedure with no malabsorption) requests the COC. Is oral contraception suitable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a gastric band is a restrictive procedure without malabsorption; oral contraception absorption is not significantly affected

Answer

No, all bariatric surgery contraindicates oral contraception

Answer

She needs a triple dose of COC

Answer

Only DMPA is suitable

Answer

She should wait 5 years post-surgery before using oral contraception

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Gastric Band Restrictive No Malabsorption Oral COC Safe

A 22-year-old woman with a history of previous bariatric surgery (adjustable gastric band - a purely restrictive procedure with no malabsorption) requests the COC. Is oral contraception suitable?