A 22-year-old woman is breastfeeding at 10 weeks postpartum. She requests the desogestrel POP. When can she start?...

Question

A 22-year-old woman is breastfeeding at 10 weeks postpartum. She requests the desogestrel POP. When can she start?

Accepted Answer

She can start at any time - progestogen-only methods can be started at any time after childbirth, including immediately

Answer

Only at 6 weeks postpartum

Answer

She must wait until breastfeeding is established (6 months)

Answer

Only after weaning

Answer

She needs to wait until her periods return

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): POP Breastfeeding 10 Weeks Start Anytime