23rd February 2024

A 24 year old female attends her GP to discuss the different types of long-term contraception.

A 24 year old female attends her GP to discuss the different types of long-term contraception. She is on Phenytoin for seizures which started after a head injury 3 months ago. She has no personal or family history of venous thromboembolism however she currently smokes 20 cigarettes per day.

Select the single, most appropriate management option for this patient regarding long-term contraception.