A 34-year-old woman with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease) affecting the terminal ileum asks the GP about reliable contraception. She has f...

Question

A 34-year-old woman with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease) affecting the terminal ileum asks the GP about reliable contraception. She has frequent episodes of diarrhoea. She does not wish to use an intrauterine method. Which is the single most appropriate hormonal contraceptive?

Accepted Answer

Etonogestrel subdermal implant

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Combined oral contraceptive pill

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Progestogen-only pill (desogestrel 75 mcg)

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Oral ulipristal acetate for ongoing use

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Combined contraceptive vaginal ring

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Contraception with Malabsorption

A 34-year-old woman with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease) affecting the terminal ileum asks the GP about reliable contraception. She has frequent episodes of diarrhoea. She does not wish to use an intrauterine method. Which is the single most appropriate hormonal contraceptive?