A 25-year-old woman attends the GP requesting the combined oral contraceptive pill. Her blood pressure is 146/92 mmHg, confirmed on repeat. She has no...

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A 25-year-old woman attends the GP requesting the combined oral contraceptive pill. Her blood pressure is 146/92 mmHg, confirmed on repeat. She has no other cardiovascular risk factors. What is the UKMEC category for combined hormonal contraception?

Accepted Answer

UKMEC 3

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UKMEC 1

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UKMEC 2

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UKMEC 4

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UKMEC 2 if blood pressure is controlled with medication

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Hypertension and Contraception

A 25-year-old woman attends the GP requesting the combined oral contraceptive pill. Her blood pressure is 146/92 mmHg, confirmed on repeat. She has no other cardiovascular risk factors. What is the UKMEC category for combined hormonal contraception?