All::Obstetrics and Gynaecology::Pharmacology::Postpartum contraception
Intro
Postpartum when do patients need to start taking contraception?
after day 21
Progestogen-only pill
When can the Progestogen-only pill be started postpartum?
any time
When would additional contraception be needed if taking the Progestogen-only pill postpartum?
after day 21 additional contraception should be used for the first 2 days
Combined oral contraceptive pill
When can the Combined oral contraceptive pill be started in breastfeeding mothers?
after 6 weeks
What is the side effect on breast milk with the Combined oral contraceptive pill?
may reduce breast milk production
Why the Combined oral contraceptive pill should not be used in the first 21 days Postpartum?
increased venous thromboembolism risk post-partum
intrauterine device or intrauterine system
When can intrauterine device or intrauterine system be inserted postpartum?
within 48 hours of childbirth or after 4 weeks