A 26-year-old woman who is exclusively breastfeeding presents 8 weeks after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery seeking contraception. She has no medica...

Question

A 26-year-old woman who is exclusively breastfeeding presents 8 weeks after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery seeking contraception. She has no medical comorbidities and does not smoke. What is the most appropriate contraceptive option?

Accepted Answer

Progestogen-only pill

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill started immediately

Answer

Copper intrauterine device only after weaning

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No contraception is needed while breastfeeding

Answer

Combined hormonal vaginal ring

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Postpartum contraception – breastfeeding woman

A 26-year-old woman who is exclusively breastfeeding presents 8 weeks after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery seeking contraception. She has no medical comorbidities and does not smoke. What is the most appropriate contraceptive option?