A 31-year-old woman using a combined oral contraceptive (COC) develops new-onset unilateral leg swelling. She is referred for urgent investigation. Wh...

Question

A 31-year-old woman using a combined oral contraceptive (COC) develops new-onset unilateral leg swelling. She is referred for urgent investigation. While awaiting results, what should she do with her COC?

Accepted Answer

Stop the COC immediately while awaiting investigation - she should not wait for diagnostic confirmation

Answer

Continue the COC until DVT is confirmed

Answer

Reduce the dose

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Switch to the combined patch

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Take the COC on alternate days

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Stop CHC Immediately if DVT Suspected

A 31-year-old woman using a combined oral contraceptive (COC) develops new-onset unilateral leg swelling. She is referred for urgent investigation. While awaiting results, what should she do with her COC?