A 29-year-old woman attends the family planning clinic. She is 5 weeks postpartum and exclusively breastfeeding. She asks about contraception. Which o...

Question

A 29-year-old woman attends the family planning clinic. She is 5 weeks postpartum and exclusively breastfeeding. She asks about contraception. Which option is recommended as a reliable and safe method during exclusive breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Progestogen-only pill (mini-pill) started immediately

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Combined oral contraceptive pill started immediately

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Intrauterine device inserted immediately post-partum

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No contraception is required until 6 months

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Depot medroxyprogesterone injection only after 6 months postpartum

MCQ (SBA): Obstetrics & Gynaecology

A 29-year-old woman attends the family planning clinic. She is 5 weeks postpartum and exclusively breastfeeding. She asks about contraception. Which option is recommended as a reliable and safe method during exclusive breastfeeding?