A 28-year-old breastfeeding woman 4 weeks postpartum asks about contraception. She is exclusively breastfeeding, has no contraindications to hormonal ...

Question

A 28-year-old breastfeeding woman 4 weeks postpartum asks about contraception. She is exclusively breastfeeding, has no contraindications to hormonal methods, and wishes to avoid effects on milk supply. What is the most appropriate option?

Accepted Answer

Copper intrauterine device

Answer

Combined oestrogen-progestin oral contraceptive started now

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Depot medroxyprogesterone started immediately

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Barrier methods only until 6 months postpartum

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No contraception needed while breastfeeding

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Postpartum contraception

A 28-year-old breastfeeding woman 4 weeks postpartum asks about contraception. She is exclusively breastfeeding, has no contraindications to hormonal methods, and wishes to avoid effects on milk supply. What is the most appropriate option?