Question

A 25-year-old woman, 2 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding, requests contraception. She has no risk factors for venous thromboembolism. What is the most appropriate option to offer now?

Accepted Answer

Progestogen-only pill

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill

Answer

Copper intrauterine device only after 6 months

Answer

No contraception while breastfeeding

Answer

Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate is contraindicated

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman, 2 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding, requests contraception. She has no risk factors for venous thromboembolism. What is the most appropriate option to offer now?