A 36-year-old woman, 6 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding, seeks contraception. She has no contraindications to oestrogen and would like an effective ...

Question

A 36-year-old woman, 6 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding, seeks contraception. She has no contraindications to oestrogen and would like an effective reversible method. Which option is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A progestin-only method such as a levonorgestrel intrauterine system

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive started immediately after birth

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No contraception as breastfeeding is fully protective

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A transdermal oestrogen patch

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Emergency contraception only after unprotected intercourse

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Postpartum contraception

A 36-year-old woman, 6 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding, seeks contraception. She has no contraindications to oestrogen and would like an effective reversible method. Which option is most appropriate?