A 34-year-old woman with well-controlled bipolar disorder on lithium attends the GP for contraceptive advice. She asks whether lithium interacts with ...

Question

A 34-year-old woman with well-controlled bipolar disorder on lithium attends the GP for contraceptive advice. She asks whether lithium interacts with hormonal contraception. Which is the most accurate statement?

Accepted Answer

Lithium does not interact with hormonal contraception - all methods can be used without dose adjustment

Answer

Lithium is an enzyme inducer and reduces CHC efficacy

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Lithium interacts with the POP only

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Lithium is contraindicated with all hormonal contraception

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Lithium levels are increased by the COC

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Lithium - No Contraceptive Interaction

A 34-year-old woman with well-controlled bipolar disorder on lithium attends the GP for contraceptive advice. She asks whether lithium interacts with hormonal contraception. Which is the most accurate statement?