Question

A 32-year-old woman delivered a healthy infant 2 weeks ago. She is exclusively breastfeeding and requests contraception. She has no history of venous thromboembolism or other contraindications. According to SOGC contraception consensus guidelines, which option is most appropriate at this time?

Accepted Answer

Copper intrauterine device insertion now

Answer

Combined estrogen-progestin oral contraceptive starting immediately

Answer

Depot medroxyprogesterone injection starting now

Answer

Barrier methods only; hormonal methods are contraindicated during breastfeeding

Answer

Postponing contraception until 6 months postpartum

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman delivered a healthy infant 2 weeks ago. She is exclusively breastfeeding and requests contraception. She has no history of venous thromboembolism or other contraindications. According to SOGC contraception consensus guidelines, which option is most appropriate at this time?