Question

A 37-year-old woman 4 weeks postpartum wishes to start combined oral contraception. Breastfeeding; no risk factors for VTE. Best advice?

Accepted Answer

Delay until 6 weeks postpartum if breastfeeding

Answer

Start immediately

Answer

Avoid until 12 weeks postpartum

Answer

Use progestogen-only pill until 1 year

Answer

COC is contraindicated while breastfeeding

Practice question

A 37-year-old woman 4 weeks postpartum wishes to start combined oral contraception. Breastfeeding; no risk factors for VTE. Best advice?