Question

A 32-year-old woman 6 weeks postpartum is fully breastfeeding and requests contraception. She has no contraindications to hormones. Which of the following is the most appropriate contraceptive option at this time?

Accepted Answer

Progestogen-only pill

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill started immediately

Answer

No contraception required if breastfeeding fully

Answer

Copper intrauterine device is contraindicated

Answer

Withdrawal method only

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman 6 weeks postpartum is fully breastfeeding and requests contraception. She has no contraindications to hormones. Which of the following is the most appropriate contraceptive option at this time?