A 35-year-old woman using a COC reports she has been having palpitations and anxiety. She asks whether these could be side effects of the COC. What sh...

Question

A 35-year-old woman using a COC reports she has been having palpitations and anxiety. She asks whether these could be side effects of the COC. What should she be told?

Accepted Answer

While uncommon, mood changes and cardiovascular-type symptoms can occur with CHC; she should be assessed clinically to exclude other causes, and alternative contraception discussed if symptoms are troublesome

Answer

The COC never causes palpitations or anxiety

Answer

These symptoms always indicate a PE and CHC must be stopped immediately

Answer

Only the POP causes these symptoms

Answer

She should double her COC dose to resolve symptoms

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): CHC Palpitations Anxiety Assessment

A 35-year-old woman using a COC reports she has been having palpitations and anxiety. She asks whether these could be side effects of the COC. What should she be told?