Question

A 25-year-old 10 days postpartum is exclusively breastfeeding and requests combined oral contraceptives. According to US MEC, what is the recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Category 4: Contraindicated

Answer

Category 1: Use without restriction

Answer

Category 2: Advantages outweigh risks

Answer

Category 3: Generally not recommended

Answer

Start immediately if blood pressure is normal

Practice question

A 25-year-old 10 days postpartum is exclusively breastfeeding and requests combined oral contraceptives. According to US MEC, what is the recommendation?