A woman using the etonogestrel implant develops new-onset hypertension (BP 165/100 mmHg). Her GP asks whether the implant needs to be removed. What is...

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A woman using the etonogestrel implant develops new-onset hypertension (BP 165/100 mmHg). Her GP asks whether the implant needs to be removed. What is the UKMEC category for the implant with hypertension ≥160/100?

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UKMEC 1 - hypertension does not restrict implant use at any level. The implant can be continued while her hypertension is managed

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UKMEC 4 - remove the implant

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UKMEC 3

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UKMEC 2

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The implant caused the hypertension

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Severe Hypertension UKMEC 1 for Implant Continue

A woman using the etonogestrel implant develops new-onset hypertension (BP 165/100 mmHg). Her GP asks whether the implant needs to be removed. What is the UKMEC category for the implant with hypertension ≥160/100?