Intermittent Dull Pelvic Pain in Obstetrics & Gynecology — Case | General Gynecology | SMLE Q#16449

SMLE Question #16449

Obstetrics & Gynecology General Gynecology

Objective: OBJ-ETH-STERIL

Last updated: February 2026
A 27-year-old nulligravid woman presents with intermittent dull pelvic pain. Pelvic ultrasound shows a 4-cm simple ovarian cyst consistent with a functional cyst. She is otherwise healthy, has regular menses, and takes no medications. She wants reliable contraception and asks for a method that can also reduce the risk of developing new functional ovarian cysts. What is the most appropriate contraceptive choice?

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