How would you manage OCPs in a patient who develops a VTE while on treatment?
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Hematology · Indiana University
If a patient has a venous thromboembolic event, while on a combined estrogen-progesterone oral contraceptive, it is reasonable to continue the OCP with the initiation of anticoagulation. A study from 2016 revealed that it was safe to continue hormone therapy with the anticoagulation (Martinelli et a...