A woman 30 years of age, is on warfarin for deep vein thrombosis. Which contraceptive should be advised to her?
High-Yield Explanation
Hormonal contraceptives Estrogen - aerial thrombosis Progesterone - venous thrombosis Progesterone or estrogen preparations are therefore not preferred, thus excluding progesterone only pills, levonorgestrel and Implanon. Non hormonal IUCDs are thus preferred over hormonal contraceptives in patient of DVT