Question

A 32-year-old woman who is exclusively breastfeeding at 4 weeks postpartum requests reliable contraception. She has no medical comorbidities. Which contraceptive option is most appropriate at this time?

Accepted Answer

Progestogen-only pill or levonorgestrel intrauterine device

Answer

Combined oestrogen-progestogen oral contraceptive pill

Answer

No contraception is needed while breastfeeding

Answer

Copper intrauterine device is contraindicated while breastfeeding

Answer

Depot medroxyprogesterone should be avoided until 12 months postpartum

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman who is exclusively breastfeeding at 4 weeks postpartum requests reliable contraception. She has no medical comorbidities. Which contraceptive option is most appropriate at this time?