11 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ What does a relative contraindication mean for contraception use?
Answer: The method may be used with caution if benefits outweigh
risks.
⩥ What is an absolute contraindication related to age and smoking for
combined estrogen-progestin contraceptives? Answer: Age ≥35 years
and smoking ≥15 cigarettes/day increases risk of cardiovascular events
and thromboembolism.
⩥ What is the absolute contraindication for blood pressure in combined
estrogen-progestin contraceptives? Answer: BP ≥160/100 mm Hg
increases stroke and MI risk.
⩥ What is the absolute contraindication for migraines in combined
estrogen-progestin contraceptives? Answer: Migraine with aura
significantly increases stroke risk with estrogen use.
⩥ What is the absolute contraindication related to venous
thromboembolism (VTE) for combined estrogen-progestin
contraceptives? Answer: Current or prior VTE increases
thromboembolic risk.
, ⩥ What is the absolute contraindication related to thrombophilia for
combined estrogen-progestin contraceptives? Answer: Increased risk of
clot formation with estrogen.
⩥ What is the absolute contraindication related to ischemic heart disease
or stroke for combined estrogen-progestin contraceptives? Answer:
Estrogen increases cardiovascular risk.
⩥ What is the absolute contraindication related to diabetes for combined
estrogen-progestin contraceptives? Answer: Complicated or long-
standing diabetes increases vascular complication risk.
⩥ What is the absolute contraindication related to breast cancer for
combined estrogen-progestin contraceptives? Answer: Hormone-
sensitive malignancy.
⩥ What is the absolute contraindication related to liver disease for
combined estrogen-progestin contraceptives? Answer: Severe cirrhosis
or hepatocellular adenoma worsens liver disease.
⩥ What is a relative contraindication related to age and smoking for
combined estrogen-progestin contraceptives? Answer: Age ≥35 years
and smoking <15 cigarettes/day increases CV risk but not absolute.