Question

A 36-year-old woman who is 8 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding presents seeking contraception. She has no contraindications to hormonal methods and is normotensive. According to Canadian guidelines, which of the following is the most appropriate first-line option at this time?

Accepted Answer

Progestin-only pill

Answer

Combined oestrogen-progestin oral contraceptive pill starting immediately

Answer

Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate injection is contraindicated while breastfeeding

Answer

Copper intrauterine device is contraindicated if breastfeeding

Answer

Advise condoms only until 6 months postpartum, then consider hormonal contraception

Practice question

A 36-year-old woman who is 8 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding presents seeking contraception. She has no contraindications to hormonal methods and is normotensive. According to Canadian guidelines, which of the following is the most appropriate first-line option at this time?