A 28-year-old breastfeeding woman at 8 weeks postpartum wishes to start the etonogestrel implant. She has not yet had a period since delivery. Can the...

Question

A 28-year-old breastfeeding woman at 8 weeks postpartum wishes to start the etonogestrel implant. She has not yet had a period since delivery. Can the implant be inserted?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the implant can be inserted at any time postpartum including during breastfeeding. If inserted after day 21 postpartum, 7 days of additional precaution are needed

Answer

No, she must wait for her first postpartum period

Answer

Only the POP can be started during breastfeeding

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The implant is contraindicated while breastfeeding

Answer

She must wean before starting any hormonal method

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Implant Postpartum Breastfeeding Any Time

A 28-year-old breastfeeding woman at 8 weeks postpartum wishes to start the etonogestrel implant. She has not yet had a period since delivery. Can the implant be inserted?