A 37-year-old woman with a history of bariatric surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) attends the GP for contraceptive advice. She wishes to use a hormon...

Question

A 37-year-old woman with a history of bariatric surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) attends the GP for contraceptive advice. She wishes to use a hormonal method. Which is the single most appropriate recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Non-oral methods (implant, LNG-IUS, or DMPA) are preferred due to potential malabsorption of oral contraceptives

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill

Answer

Progestogen-only pill (desogestrel)

Answer

Any oral method is suitable as absorption is not affected by gastric bypass

Answer

Contraception is not needed after bariatric surgery as fertility is reduced

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Contraception After Bariatric Surgery

A 37-year-old woman with a history of bariatric surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) attends the GP for contraceptive advice. She wishes to use a hormonal method. Which is the single most appropriate recommendation?