A 25-year-old woman using a combined hormonal contraceptive (COC) asks about the effect on iron-deficiency anaemia. What should she be told?...

Question

A 25-year-old woman using a combined hormonal contraceptive (COC) asks about the effect on iron-deficiency anaemia. What should she be told?

Accepted Answer

CHC use is associated with lighter withdrawal bleeds, which may reduce menstrual blood loss and help improve iron-deficiency anaemia

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Combined hormonal contraception (CHC) worsens anaemia

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CHC has no effect on anaemia

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Only the LNG-IUS helps anaemia

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CHC increases menstrual blood loss

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): CHC Lighter Bleeds Helps Iron-Deficiency Anaemia