Question

A 36-year-old with postpartum hemorrhage risk delivered yesterday and asks about when to resume combined hormonal contraception. She is breastfeeding. US MEC category?

Accepted Answer

Avoid combined hormonal contraception before 6 weeks postpartum (Category 4 if <21 days breastfeeding)

Answer

Start immediately postpartum

Answer

Safe at any time if breastfeeding

Answer

Contraindicated for 12 months

Answer

Copper IUD is Category 4 in breastfeeding

Practice question

A 36-year-old with postpartum hemorrhage risk delivered yesterday and asks about when to resume combined hormonal contraception. She is breastfeeding. US MEC category?