A 29-year-old woman presents to discuss contraception 6 weeks after giving birth vaginally. She is fully breastfeeding, has no medical comorbidities a...

Question

A 29-year-old woman presents to discuss contraception 6 weeks after giving birth vaginally. She is fully breastfeeding, has no medical comorbidities and does not wish to conceive for at least 3 years. Which contraceptive option is most appropriate to recommend as first-line?

Accepted Answer

Etonogestrel subdermal implant

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Combined oral contraceptive pill starting immediately

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Copper intrauterine device

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Withdrawal method

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No contraception is required while breastfeeding

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Postpartum contraception

A 29-year-old woman presents to discuss contraception 6 weeks after giving birth vaginally. She is fully breastfeeding, has no medical comorbidities and does not wish to conceive for at least 3 years. Which contraceptive option is most appropriate to recommend as first-line?