Contraception_Flashcards_Obesity

Question 1

How does obesity affect the risk of venous thromboembolism for women taking the COCP?

Answer 1

Obesity increases the risk of venous thromboembolism for women taking the COCP.

Question 2

What is the UKMEC category for COCP use for women with BMI 30-34 kg/m²?

Answer 2

UKMEC 2

Question 3

What is the UKMEC category for COCP use for women with BMI >= 35 kg/m²?

Answer 3

UKMEC 3

Question 4

What is the consideration for the combined contraceptive transdermal patch in patients over 90kg?

Answer 4

The combined contraceptive transdermal patch may be less effective in patients over 90kg.

Question 5

What is the UKMEC category for all other methods of contraception for obese patients?

Answer 5

UKMEC 1

Question 6

What is the recommendation for patients who have had a gastric sleeve/bypass/duodenal switch regarding oral contraception?

Answer 6

Patients who have had a gastric sleeve/bypass/duodenal switch cannot have oral contraception ever again due to lack of efficacy.

Question 7

Can patients who have had a gastric sleeve/bypass/duodenal switch use oral emergency contraception?

Answer 7

No, patients who have had a gastric sleeve/bypass/duodenal switch cannot use oral emergency contraception due to lack of efficacy.