A 38-year-old woman attends the GP 3 weeks after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. She is exclusively breastfeeding and would like to start contracep...

Question

A 38-year-old woman attends the GP 3 weeks after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. She is exclusively breastfeeding and would like to start contraception. She has no relevant medical history. Which is the single most appropriate time to start the progestogen-only pill?

Accepted Answer

It can be started now (day 21 or later) with additional precautions for 2 days

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It should not be started until 6 weeks postpartum while breastfeeding

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It can be started at any time postpartum with no additional precautions

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It can be started immediately only if she stops breastfeeding

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It should be deferred until her first menstrual period

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Postpartum Contraception

A 38-year-old woman attends the GP 3 weeks after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. She is exclusively breastfeeding and would like to start contraception. She has no relevant medical history. Which is the single most appropriate time to start the progestogen-only pill?