Question

A 34-year-old woman breastfeeding 6 weeks postpartum seeks contraception. She is healthy, non-smoker. Best option with highest efficacy and no oestrogen:

Accepted Answer

Progestogen-only implant

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill

Answer

Copper IUD only after 6 months

Answer

Lactational amenorrhoea method alone

Answer

Depot medroxyprogesterone contraindicated when breastfeeding

Practice question

A 34-year-old woman breastfeeding 6 weeks postpartum seeks contraception. She is healthy, non-smoker. Best option with highest efficacy and no oestrogen: