A 24-year-old woman is 3 weeks postpartum and exclusively breastfeeding. She wants reliable contraception and has no infection, hemorrhage, or

Question

A 24-year-old woman is 3 weeks postpartum and exclusively breastfeeding. She wants reliable contraception and has no infection, hemorrhage, or thromboembolic disease. She prefers not to affect milk supply. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Offer a progestin contraceptive method

Answer

Start combined estrogen-progestin pills today

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Recommend douching after intercourse

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Prescribe isotretinoin for contraception

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Use no contraception during breastfeeding

Postpartum contraception — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 24-year-old woman is 3 weeks postpartum and exclusively breastfeeding. She wants reliable contraception and has no infection, hemorrhage, or thromboembolic disease. She prefers not to affect milk supply. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?