Contraceptive pill of choice in lactating female is:
Correct Answer: Progesterone only pill
Description: OCP are contraindicated in first six months of breastfeeding. Of the remaining methods, POP has the highest effectiveness. Progesterone only pills can be initiated after six weeks of delivery. POP with LAM has a failure rate with typical usage of only 1/HWY. - LAM (Lactational Amenorrhea) is a method, which will be functional in all women by default as exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for six months.
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