A 28 year old woman requests contraception from the GP surgery. She has a 28 day menstrual cycle with a 6 day very heavy menstrual bleed. She had a pulmonary embolism in her previous pregnancy.
Which is the most appropriate contraception?
- Combined oral contraceptive pill
- Copper intrauterine contraceptive device
- Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (Mirena coil)
- Progestogen implant
- Progestogen-only pill
C. Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (Mirena coil)
Explanation:
UKMEC Guidance
https://www.fsrh.org/standards-and-guidance/documents/ukmec-2016-summary-sheets/