Instructions: For each scenario described below, choose the contraceptive option that may safely be used (UKMEC category 1 or 2) from the above list of options. Each option may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
Explanation
Question 7
A 28 year old woman has been referred for contraceptive advice. She has been diagnosed with SLE and has positive anti-phospholipid antibodies. Her BMI is 23 kg/m2 and she has never smoked. Her LMP was 1 week earlier with a regular 28 day cycle. She has severe thrombocytopaenia but renal function tests are normal.
Why is the correct answer K?
UKMEC says progesterone only contraception is UKMEC 2.
