Contraception and breastfeeding

Can I use the contraceptive injection after I finish breastfeeding?

I wanted to ask if I could use a contraceptive injection if I had stopped breastfeeding, or if I should take something else. – Renata

The contraceptive injection is a contraceptive consisting of the intramuscular injection of progestogens. This method can also be used 5-6 weeks after childbirth, it is safe even when breastfeeding a baby. Therefore, the more you can apply it after the feeding.

Advice was provided by:

Małgorzata Uchman-Musielak, MD, PhD – specialist in gynecology and obstetrics, Medicover Hospital

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