A 22-year-old woman who has just had a medical termination of pregnancy (9 weeks) at the clinic asks the GP when she can start the combined oral contr...

Question

A 22-year-old woman who has just had a medical termination of pregnancy (9 weeks) at the clinic asks the GP when she can start the combined oral contraceptive pill. Which is the single most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

She can start the COC immediately (day of, or day after, the termination) - she will be immediately protected if started within 5 days

Answer

She must wait until her next menstrual period

Answer

She must wait 6 weeks

Answer

She cannot start hormonal contraception for 3 months after a termination

Answer

She can start after 2 weeks

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Contraception Immediately Post-Termination

A 22-year-old woman who has just had a medical termination of pregnancy (9 weeks) at the clinic asks the GP when she can start the combined oral contraceptive pill. Which is the single most appropriate advice?