Question

A 28-year-old postpartum (2 days) requests contraception and is partially breastfeeding. She has no VTE risk factors. Which method is eligible to start now under U.S. MEC?

Accepted Answer

Etonogestrel implant

Answer

Combined estrogen-progestin pill

Answer

Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate injection

Answer

Vaginal ring

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive starting at 3 weeks postpartum

Practice question

A 28-year-old postpartum (2 days) requests contraception and is partially breastfeeding. She has no VTE risk factors. Which method is eligible to start now under U.S. MEC?