Question

A 3-week postpartum woman is exclusively breastfeeding and wishes to start contraception. She has no medical comorbidities. Which option is most appropriate at this time?

Accepted Answer

Progestin-only pill

Answer

Combined oestrogen-progestin oral contraceptive pill

Answer

Copper intrauterine device insertion

Answer

Transdermal combined hormonal patch

Answer

Vaginal ring with combined hormones

Practice question

A 3-week postpartum woman is exclusively breastfeeding and wishes to start contraception. She has no medical comorbidities. Which option is most appropriate at this time?