This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Natural Methods, Barrier Methods, IUDs, OCPs, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Hormonal contraceptives are contraindicated in women: 
Select and explain. 
A. Less than 25 years of age, B. Who are normotensive, C. Who have thromoboembolic disorders, D. Who have anemia
C: Who have thromoboembolic disorders
Answer: C: Who have thromoboembolic disorders 
Explanation: - Combined oral contraceptives are absolutely contraindicated in those with Thrombo-embolic disorders. - They are useful in women with anemia, as they decrease the menstrual blood loss. Other Absolute CI of OCPs: Cancer Liver diseases Uterine bleeding Cardiovascular diseases Hyperlipidemia Pregnancy