UKMEC Flashcards
What does UKMEC 1 indicate?
No restriction for the use of the contraceptive method.
What does UKMEC 2 indicate?
Advantages generally outweigh the disadvantages.
What does UKMEC 3 indicate?
Disadvantages generally outweigh the advantages.
What does UKMEC 4 indicate?
Represents an unacceptable health risk.
More than 35 years old and smoking less than 15 cigarettes/day
UKMEC 3
- BMI > 35 kg/m^2
- Family history of thromboembolic disease in first degree relatives < 45 years
- Controlled hypertension.
UKMEC 3
More than 35 years old and smoking more than 15 cigarettes/day
Migraine with aura.
UKMEC 4
Breastfeeding 6 weeks - 6 months postpartum
changed from UKMEC 3 → 2.
True or False: A history of stroke is classified as UKMEC 4.
True.
- History of thromboembolic disease
- Positive antiphospholipid antibodies (e.g. in SLE).
UKMEC 4
family history of thromboembolic disease in first degree relatives?
Classified as UKMEC 3.
women taking phenytoin, carbamazepine, barbiturates, primidone, topiramate, or oxcarbazepine when using the COCP and POP?
UKMEC 3
women taking phenytoin, carbamazepine, barbiturates, primidone, topiramate, or oxcarbazepine when using the implant?
UKMEC 2
phenytoin, carbamazepine, barbiturates, primidone, topiramate, or oxcarbazepine when using Depo-Provera, IUD, or IUS?
UKMEC 1
women taking lamotrigine when using the COCP?
UKMEC 3
women taking lamotrigine when using POP, implant, Depo-Provera, IUD, or IUS?
UKMEC 1