A 25-year-old woman who had a normal vaginal delivery 3 weeks ago asks about contraception. She is not breastfeeding and has no risk factors for venou...

Question

A 25-year-old woman who had a normal vaginal delivery 3 weeks ago asks about contraception. She is not breastfeeding and has no risk factors for venous thromboembolism. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill can be started from 21 days postpartum

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Combined pill should not be used for at least 6 months postpartum

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Only progesterone-only methods are allowed postpartum

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Intrauterine devices are contraindicated postpartum

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She should avoid all hormonal contraception for a year

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Postpartum contraception

A 25-year-old woman who had a normal vaginal delivery 3 weeks ago asks about contraception. She is not breastfeeding and has no risk factors for venous thromboembolism. What is the most appropriate advice?