The Puerperium Flashcards
1
Q
What is the recommended contraceptive for breastfeeding mothers?
A
Progestin-only contraceptives
2
Q
Patients who are smokers and are 35 years old and older are cautioned against using this contraceptive method
A
Combined hormonal contraceptives
3
Q
In smokers who are 35 years and above, the risks outweigh benefits when using combined hormonal contraceptives. An unacceptably high health risk is recognized when patient smoke at least how many cigarettes per day in this age group?
A
15 cigarettes per day
4
Q
No backup contraceptive is necessary if depot medroxyprogesterone acetate is given within how many days following onset of menses?
A
First five days
