Contraception · NEET PG Preparation Obstetrics & Gynaecology
According to the US Medical Eligibility Criteria (US MEC) for Contraceptive Use, a patient with active deep vein thrombosis (DVT) on anticoagulant th…
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hard · MCQ · Q-18A303
According to the US Medical Eligibility Criteria (US MEC) for Contraceptive Use, a patient with active deep vein thrombosis (DVT) on anticoagulant therapy is categorized under which WHO/US MEC category for the use of combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs)?
- A.Category 1
- B.Category 2
- C.Category 3
- D.Category 4Correct answer
Solution
Category 4 represents a condition that represents an unacceptable health risk if the contraceptive method is used. Active DVT/PE represents a strict contraindication to combined hormonal contraceptives (estrogen increases thrombotic risk), placing it in US MEC Category 4.
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