23rd December 2021

An 18 year old woman visits the GP practice to discuss her use of anti-epileptic drugs and contraception

An 18 year old woman visits the GP practice to discuss her use of anti-epileptic drugs and contraception. She is aware of the risks of becoming pregnant while on these medications and wants to find out the best contraceptive for her to use to ensure no pregnancy occurs. She is currently on lamotrigine, which gives her good seizure control. Which contraceptive would NOT be recommended for her to use?

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