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MRCOG PART 2 SBAs and EMQs

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Please help with the answer Posted by Nibedita R.
This is from mcq section

Low dose (20-35 mcg ethinyl estradiol) Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill

* should be discontinued at the age of 40 years in smokers.

The answer given is FALSE

Explanation given - Combined OCPills should not be stopped on the basis of age alone.

RCOG guideline says - Smokers over age of 35 years should not use Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills but Progesterone only method can be used.

please explain the descrepancy.
Posted by Nibedita R.
Thank you.