A 32-year-old woman who is exclusively breastfeeding at 4 weeks postpartum requests reliable contraception. She has no medical comorbidities. Which co...

Question

A 32-year-old woman who is exclusively breastfeeding at 4 weeks postpartum requests reliable contraception. She has no medical comorbidities. Which contraceptive option is most appropriate at this time?

Accepted Answer

Progestogen-only pill or levonorgestrel intrauterine device

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Combined oestrogen-progestogen oral contraceptive pill

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No contraception is needed while breastfeeding

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Copper intrauterine device is contraindicated while breastfeeding

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Depot medroxyprogesterone should be avoided until 12 months postpartum

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Postpartum contraception in breastfeeding woman

A 32-year-old woman who is exclusively breastfeeding at 4 weeks postpartum requests reliable contraception. She has no medical comorbidities. Which contraceptive option is most appropriate at this time?