Question

A 4-week postpartum woman who is fully breastfeeding requests contraception. She has no medical comorbidities. Which of the following is the most appropriate option?

Accepted Answer

Progestogen-only implant (etonogestrel)

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill started immediately

Answer

No contraception is required while breastfeeding

Answer

Copper intrauterine device is contraindicated

Answer

Depot medroxyprogesterone is contraindicated while breastfeeding

Practice question

A 4-week postpartum woman who is fully breastfeeding requests contraception. She has no medical comorbidities. Which of the following is the most appropriate option?