A 27-year-old woman delivers a healthy baby vaginally. She is breastfeeding and asks about suitable contraception to start at 3 weeks postpartum. She ...

Question

A 27-year-old woman delivers a healthy baby vaginally. She is breastfeeding and asks about suitable contraception to start at 3 weeks postpartum. She has no risk factors for thrombosis. What is the most appropriate option?

Accepted Answer

Progestogen-only pill

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill immediately

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No contraception is needed while breastfeeding

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Copper intrauterine device is contraindicated in breastfeeding

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Female sterilisation is first-line

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Postpartum contraception

A 27-year-old woman delivers a healthy baby vaginally. She is breastfeeding and asks about suitable contraception to start at 3 weeks postpartum. She has no risk factors for thrombosis. What is the most appropriate option?