15th April 2024

A 38-year-old female presents the general practice.

A 38-year-old female presents the general practice. She recently started the COCP and would like an alternative method of contraception. In the last 3 months she reports around 5kg of weight gain. Her past medical history includes migraines without aura and previous breast cancer, which is now in remission. She does not drink any alcohol but smokes 15 cigarettes a day. Which of the following factors would necessitate a switch to the POP?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.