A 26-year-old woman had an uncomplicated caesarean section 2 days ago and asks about starting the combined oral contraceptive pill before discharge. S...

Question

A 26-year-old woman had an uncomplicated caesarean section 2 days ago and asks about starting the combined oral contraceptive pill before discharge. She is not breastfeeding. What is the UKMEC category for CHC at this time?

Accepted Answer

UKMEC 4

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UKMEC 1

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UKMEC 2

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UKMEC 3

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UKMEC 2 as she had a caesarean rather than vaginal delivery

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Postpartum Combined Hormonal Contraception

A 26-year-old woman had an uncomplicated caesarean section 2 days ago and asks about starting the combined oral contraceptive pill before discharge. She is not breastfeeding. What is the UKMEC category for CHC at this time?