A woman using a combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) asks whether she should stop it periodically for a 'pill break' to 'rest her body'. What is th...

Question

A woman using a combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) asks whether she should stop it periodically for a 'pill break' to 'rest her body'. What is the FSRH recommendation?

Accepted Answer

There is no medical reason for a routine pill break; stopping and starting COCP increases VTE risk and risk of unintended pregnancy. COCP can be used continuously until a reason to stop arises

Answer

Pill breaks of 3-6 months are recommended every 2 years

Answer

Annual pill breaks are mandatory

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Pill breaks improve fertility

Answer

All women should stop COCP for 6 months every 5 years

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): No Routine Pill Break Recommended

A woman using a combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) asks whether she should stop it periodically for a 'pill break' to 'rest her body'. What is the FSRH recommendation?