Question

A 32-year-old woman attends for contraception advice 3 weeks after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. She is breastfeeding and has no contraindications to oestrogen. What is the most appropriate contraceptive option at this time?

Accepted Answer

Progestogen-only pill or implant started now

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill started immediately

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Depot medroxyprogesterone injection today

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Copper intrauterine device inserted now

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No contraception is required while exclusively breastfeeding

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman attends for contraception advice 3 weeks after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. She is breastfeeding and has no contraindications to oestrogen. What is the most appropriate contraceptive option at this time?