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Using emergency contraception during breastfeeding
10 October 2023
Progestogen-Only Intra-Uterine Device (LNG-IUD) for contraception
5 October 2021A PGD template developed by SPS and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH).
Levonorgestrel 1500 microgram tablets for emergency contraception
4 October 2021A PGD template developed by SPS and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH).
Lactation Safety Information
Intrauterine
Intrauterine
Nonhormonal contraception or oral POC until 6 weeks postpartum
Limited published evidence of safety in lactation when used as an IUD
Small risk of interference with early lactation
Breastfeeding may increase risk of uterine perforation and/or expulsion of device
24 September 2020
Oral
Oral
Nonhormonal contraception until 6 weeks postpartum
Moderate level of published evidence of use in breastfeeding
Small risk of interference with early lactation
24 September 2020
Oral for emergency contraception
Oral
for emergency contraception
Limited published evidence of safety when used as emergency contraceptive
Breastfeeding can continue without any delay period after administration of a single dose
24 September 2020