A 22 year old woman is seeing you at 6 weeks post-partum. She had a normal vaginal delivery and is currently breast-feeding four times a day without problem. Which of the following would you advise?

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A 22 year old woman is seeing you at 6 weeks post-partum.  She had a normal vaginal delivery and is currently breast-feeding four times a day without problem.  Which of the following would you advise?

Accepted Answer

She can not use the combined oral contraceptive pill.

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She is likely to suffer dyspareunia due to vaginal dryness.

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She does not need contraception until she stops full breastfeeding.

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She should stop breastfeeding immediately if she develops mastitis.

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She should avoid any medication while breast-feeding.

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