A 3-weeks postpartum woman who is breastfeeding requests contraception. She has no risk factors for VTE. What is the most appropriate option today?...

Question

A 3-weeks postpartum woman who is breastfeeding requests contraception. She has no risk factors for VTE. What is the most appropriate option today?

Accepted Answer

Progestogen-only pill

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill

Answer

Copper IUD cannot be used until 6 months postpartum

Answer

Depot medroxyprogesterone immediately

Answer

No contraception until 6 weeks postpartum

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Postpartum contraception