A 32-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and positive antiphospholipid antibodies attends the GP for contraceptive advice. What is ...

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A 32-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and positive antiphospholipid antibodies attends the GP for contraceptive advice. What is the UKMEC category for combined hormonal contraception?

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 3 for SLE alone, but UKMEC 4 with antiphospholipid antibodies

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): SLE and Contraception

A 32-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and positive antiphospholipid antibodies attends the GP for contraceptive advice. What is the UKMEC category for combined hormonal contraception?