Question

A 28-year-old woman who is 6 weeks postpartum and exclusively breastfeeding requests reliable contraception. She has no risk factors. What is the most appropriate method to offer as first-line?

Accepted Answer

Progestogen-only implant

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill immediately

Answer

Copper intrauterine device only after 6 months

Answer

No contraception while breastfeeding

Answer

Depot medroxyprogesterone is contraindicated when breastfeeding

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman who is 6 weeks postpartum and exclusively breastfeeding requests reliable contraception. She has no risk factors. What is the most appropriate method to offer as first-line?